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Table 1: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Scan Tool Data List
Table 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Scan Tool Data List

The scan tool data lists contain all the instrument panel, gages, and console related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The parameters in the list are arranged in order, as they appear on the scan tool. The data list column indicates the location of the parameter within the scan tool menu selections.

Use the scan tool data lists as directed by a diagnostic table or in order to supplement the diagnostic procedures. Begin all of the diagnostic procedures with Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.

Use the scan tool data lists only after the following is determined:

    • There is no published DTC procedure nor published symptom procedure for the customer concern.
    • The DTC or symptom procedure indicated by the diagnostic system check does not resolve the customer concern.

The typical data values are obtained from a properly operating vehicle under the conditions specified in the first row of the scan tool data list table. Comparison of the parameter values from the suspect vehicle with the typical data values may reveal the source of the customer concern.

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF, Doors Closed, Lights Off, Hatch Closed, Park Brake Not Set, No Trailer Tow Attached

Accessory Switch

BCM/Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Battery Voltage

IPC

Volts

9-16 Volts

Brake Fluid Level Switch

IPC

On/Off

Off

Change Oil Now Command

PCM

On/Off

Off

Cruise Control Active

PCM

Yes/No

No

ECT Sensor

PCM

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F) (Varies)

Engine Hot Lamp Command

PCM

On/Off

Off

Engine Oil Life Remaining

PCM

%

0-100% (varies)

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

PCM

OK/Low

OK

Engine Speed

PCM

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Engine Speed Circuit Status

PCM

Ok/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Fuel Level Sensor

PCM

Volts

0-5 V

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

PCM

%

0-100% (varies)

Headlamp Switch

BCM/Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Generator Lamp Command

PCM

On/Off

Off

Headlamp Off Switch

BCM/Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

High Beam Switch

BCM/Inputs

On/Off

Off

Ignition 1 Signal

PCM

Volts

9-16 Volts

Information Down Switch

IPC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Information Up Switch

IPC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Interior Light Switch

BCM/Inputs

On/Off

Off

Key In Ignition

BCM/Inputs

Active/Inactive

Active

Left Rear Door Ajar Sw.

BCM/Inputs

Closed/Ajar

Closed

Left Turn Signal

BCM/Inputs

On/Off

Off

LF Door Ajar Switch

BCM/Inputs

Door Closed/Ajar

Door Closed

Low Beam Switch

BCM/Inputs

On/Off

Off

Low Engine Oil Level Lamp Command

PCM

On/Off

Off

Low EOP Lamp Command

PCM

On/Off

Off

MIL Circuit History

PCM

Ok/Open/Short/Invalid State

OK

MIL Command

PCM

On/Off

Off

Odometer

PCM

Kilometers (Miles)

Varies with the mileage of vehicle

Outside Air Temp

IPC

Counts

Varies

Outside Air Temp. Raw

IPC

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

Varies

Outside Air Temp. Filtered

IPC

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

Varies

Page Switch

IPC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Park Brake Switch

BCM/Inputs

Set/Released

Released

Park Lamp Switch

BCM/Inputs

On/Off

Off

RF Door Ajar Switch

BCM/Inputs

Door Closed/Ajar

Door Closed

Right Rear Door Ajar Sw.

BCM/Inputs

Closed/Ajar

Closed

Right Turn Signal

BCM/Inputs

On/Off

Off

Set/Reset Switch

IPC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Vehicle Speed Sensor

PCM

km/h

0 km/h

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF

ECT Sensor

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

TAC Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F) (Varies)

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

Engine Data

OK/Low

OK

Engine Speed

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

TAC Data

Misfire Data

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Level Sensor

EVAP Data

Volts

0-5 V

Fuel Pump Relay Command

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

EVAP Data

%

0-100% (varies)

Ignition 1 Signal

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

Output Driver Data

Volts

9-16 Volts

MIL Circuit History

Output Driver Data

OK/Open/Short/Invalid State

OK

MIL Circuit Status

Output Driver Data

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

MIL Command

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Ignition Data

On/Off

Off

Reduced Engine Power

TAC Data

HO2S Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Traction Control Status

TAC Data

Active/Inactive

Active

Vehicle Speed Circuit History

Output Driver Data

OK/Open/Short/Invalid State

OK

Vehicle Speed Circuit Status

Output Driver Data

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

TAC Data

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (mph)