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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

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 alphabetical order. 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 the 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.

Body Control Module (BCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition On/Engine OFF/Headlamps Off/Doors Closed/Park Brake Unapplied/Seat Belt Buckled

ABS Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Brake Warning Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Cruise Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Division

SPI Data

Chevrolet/Invalid

Chevrolet

Door Ajar Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

English/Metric State

SPI Data

English Units/Metric

varies

Fuel Gage Position

SPI Data

Counts

0-255 Counts

varies

Gear Position

SPI Data

Drive/ Drive 1/ Drive 2/ Drive 3/ Neutral/ Reverse/Park

Park

Generator Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

On

Hi Beam Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

High Coolant Temp Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Key In Ignition

BCM Data

Yes/No

Yes

Low Coolant Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Low Fuel Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Low Oil Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Low Washer Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Oil Pressure Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

On

Park Lamp Input

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Phase Lock Loop

SPI Data

OK/Fault

OK

Seat Belt Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

Service Veh. Soon Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

Off

SPI Data Input

SPI Data

Low/High

varies

SPI Data Output

SPI Data

Low/High

varies

SPI Serial Data Status

SPI Data

OK/Fault

OK

Tach Signal

SPI Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Temp. Gage Position

SPI Data

Counts

0-255 Counts

varies

Theft System Lamp

SPI Data

On/Off

On

VSS Signal

SPI Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

EVAP Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Level Switch

Engine Data 2

OK/Low

OK

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

Engine Data 2

OK/Low

OK

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

EVAP Data

RPM

100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

EVAP Data

Percent

0-100%

varies

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data 1

EVAP Data

miles per hour (kilometers per hour)

0 km/h (0 mph)