Parameter Identification (PID): Description
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The parameter identification (PID) mode allows access to PCM information. This includes analog and digital signal inputs and outputs along with calculated values and the system status. There are two types of PID lists available. The first is the generic (J1979) OBD PID list. This is a standard set of PIDs that all diagnostic tools must be able to access. The second is a Ford specific (J2190) list which can be accessed by an appropriate diagnostic tool. When accessing any of these PIDs, the values will be continuously updated. The generic or Ford PID list provides definitions and values in appropriate units. For more information, refer to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) document J2205.