Theft Deterrent Module (TDM)

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Theft Deterrent Module (TDM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SCAN TOOL DATA LIST - THEFT DETERRENT MODULE (TDM)

Scan Tool Parameter Data List Units Displayed Typical Data Value
Operating Conditions: Ignition ON, Engine OFFΒ 
Auto Learn Counter TDM Data Counts Varies
Auto Learn Timer TDM Data Minutes Varies
Battery Reconnect TDM Data Yes/No No
Ignition Voltage Signal TDM Data Present/Not Present Present
Immobilization TDM Data Active/Inactive Inactive
Immobilizer Programmed Powertrain Status Yes/No Yes
Master Keys Learned Learn Key Data Counts Varies
PCM Auto Learn Timer Powertrain Status Active/Inactive Inactive
PCM Password Learning Powertrain Status Disabled/Enabled Disabled
Power Mode TDM Data Off/Accessory/Run/Crank Request Run
Powertrain DTC Powertrain Status Yes/No No
Previous TDM State TDM Data Asleep/Wakeup/Normal/Learn Passkey/Tamper/Monitor Key/Fail Pending/Lrn Keys Stdby/Learn More Keys/Learn Pending/Auto Learn/Auto Lrn Done/No Coded Key Varies
Security Code Programmed Powertrain Status Yes/No Yes
Start Disabled TDM Data Yes/No No
Telltale Status TDM Data Off/On/Flash/Invalid Off
Tamper Status TDM Data Active/Inactive Inactive
TDM State TDM Data Asleep/Wakeup/Normal/Learn Passkey/Tamper/Monitor Key/Fail Pending/Lrn Keys Stdby/Learn More Keys/Learn Pending/Auto Learn/Auto Lrn Done/No Coded Key Normal
Theft Problem TDM Data Yes/No No
Total Keys Learned Learn Key Data Counts Varies
Transponder Key Learn Key Data Present/Not Present Present
Valid Key Learn Key Data Yes/No Yes
VIN Message Received TDM Data Yes/No Yes
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