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Table 1: Body Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: Body Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Body Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions: Engine ON

Accy/RAP Relay Command

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the Accy/RAP relay.

Accessory Relay Command

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the accessory relay.

All Door Lock Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the all door lock switch.

Ambient Light Sensor

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current voltage at the ambient light sensor.

Ambient Light Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Night, Day, Unknown or Invalid. This is the state of the ambient light sensor.

Auto Hdlp. Disable Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the auto headlamp disable switch.

Backup Lamps

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the backup lamps.

Batt. Low at Start

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the state of the battery charge is low during cranking.

Batt. Open Ckt. Tested

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the BCM senses an open battery circuit.

Batt. Open Ckt. Voltage

--

Varies

This displays Volts.

Batt. Voltage High Res.

--

Varies

This displays Volts.

Battery Current

--

Varies

This displays amps. This numeric value is the battery amperage.

Battery Sulfation Mode

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the battery sulfation mode.

Battery Voltage

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current battery voltage.

Battery Voltage

--

Normal

This displays Normal or Out of Range. This is the current state of the system voltage.

BPP Sensor

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This numeric value is the current brake pedal position.

BPP Sensor Reference

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This numeric value is the BPP sensor reference.

BPPS High During Learn

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the BPPS was high during BPP calibration.

BPPS Learned Home Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This numeric value is the BPP sensor learned home position.

BPPS Low During Learn

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the BPPS was low during BPP calibration.

BPPS Move During Learn

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the BPPS was moved during BPP calibration.

BPPS Status

--

Learned

The scan tool displays Invalid, Learned & Invalid, Undecided, Learning and Learned. This is the state of the BPPS calibration in the BCM.

Brake Applied Output Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the brake applied output signal.

BTSI Fault

--

Not Present

The scan tool displays Present or Not Present. Present is displayed if the BCM senses a brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) fault.

Calculated Brake Pedal Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This numeric value is the current brake pedal position.

Content Theft Mode

--

Varies

The scan tool displays True or False. This is the mode of the content theft system.

Courtesy Lamp PWM Cmd.

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the current dimming percentage of the courtesy lamps.

Crank Abort

--

False

The scan tool displays True or False. This is the state of the crank abort.

Cruise Control Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays Off, On, Resume, Set, Error or Cancel. This is the current state of the cruise control switch.

Cruise Ctrl. LED Dimming Cmd.

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the current dimming percentage of the cruise control indicator of the cruise switch.

CTD Status

--

Disarmed

The scan tool displays Disarmed, Armed, Arm Delay or Alarm Active. This is the state of the content theft deterrent (CTD) system.

Ctsy. Lamp Actv. Reason

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Off, Panic, Manual, Air Bag, Door Open, RFA, RFA Theft, Door Closed, Exit or Manual Defeat. This is the reason for courtesy lamp activation.

Current CTD Trigger

--

None

The scan tool displays None, Drvr. Door, Psgr. Door, LR Door, RR Door, Rear Closure, Mid Closure, Tonneau, Hood, Ignition, Intrusion, Inclination, Remote, Batt. Reconnect, Power Mode or Tamper.

Current Power Mode

--

Run

The scan tool displays Off, Accessory, Run or Crank Request. This is the state of the ignition switch.

Desired Battery Voltage

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the desired battery voltage.

Dimming Control Reference

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the dimming control reference voltage.

Dimming Control Signal

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the dimming control percentage.

Dimming Control Signal

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the dimming control signal voltage.

Door Key Cyl. Unlock Switch

--

Inactive

This displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the door key cylinder unlock switch.

Door Lock Requestor

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Power Lock, Door Key Cyl., Rear Closure, Emergency, Keyless Entry, Passive Keyless, Remote, Delayed Lock, Relocking, Anti-Lockout, Exterior Sw. or Auto Locks. This is the current state of the door lock request as monitored by the BCM.

Driver Door Ajar Sw.

--

Door Closed

The scan tool displays Door Ajar or Door Closed. This is the state of the driver door ajar switch.

Driver Door Lock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the driver door lock switch.

Driver Door Open Sw.

--

Closed

The scan tool displays Open or Closed. This is the state of the driver door open switch.

Driver Door Unlock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the driver door unlock switch.

Driver Identification

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Unknown or Driver 1-7. This is the current driver identification as monitored by the BCM.

Drvr. Door Unlock Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the driver door unlock system.

Drvr. 1 RVS Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the driver 1 RVS.

Drvr. 2 RVS Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the driver 2 RVS.

Estimated Battery Temp.

--

Varies

This displays °C (°F). This is the current estimated battery temperature.

Endgate Handle Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the endgate handle switch.

Endgate Lock Status

--

Unlocked

The scan tool displays Unlocked or Locked. This is the current state of the endgate lock.

Endgate Release Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the endgate release.

Ext. Trunk/Liftglass Rel. Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the exterior trunk or liftglass release switch.

Flash to Pass Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the flash to pass switch.

Front Fog Lamp Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the front fog lamp relay system.

Front Fog Lamp Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the front fog lamp switch.

Fuel Economy Mode

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the fuel economy mode.

Hazard Lamp Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the hazard lamp switch.

Headlamp Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the headlamp switch.

High Beam Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the high beam relay.

High Beam Select Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the high beam select switch.

Hood Ajar Switch

--

Closed

The scan tool displays Ajar or Closed. This is the state of the hood ajar switch.

Hood Closed Switch

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the hood closed switch.

Hood Open Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the hood open switch.

Hood Switch Fault

--

Not Present

The scan tool displays Present or Not Present. Present is displayed if the BCM senses a hood switch fault.

Horn Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the horn relay.

HS Comm. Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the high speed communications command of the BCM.

Idle Boost Level 2 Counter

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value. This is the number of level 2 idle boosts.

Idle Boost Level 3 Counter

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value. This is the number of level 3 idle boosts.

Ign. Off/Run/Crank

--

Run

The scan tool displays Key In/Off, Key Out/ACC, Crank or Run. This is the state of the ignition switch.

Ignition Accessory/Run

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the ignition accessory/run.

Ignition Run/Crank

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the ignition run/crank.

Ignition Switch Fault

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the BCM senses an ignition switch fault.

Incandescent Dimming PWM Cmd.

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the current incandescent dimming percentage.

Int. Trunk/Liftglass Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the interior trunk or liftglass release switch.

Key Capture Solenoid Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the key capture solenoid.

Key in Ignition

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the key in ignition.

Key in Ignition Status

--

Key In

The scan tool displays Key In or Key Out. This is the state of the key in ignition.

LED Dimming PWM Cmd.

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the current LED dimming percentage.

Left DRL Relay Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the left daytime running lamp (DRL) relay.

Left Rear Door Ajar Sw.

--

Door Closed

The scan tool displays Door Closed or Door Ajar. This is the state of the driver rear door ajar switch.

Left Turn Signal Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the left turn signal switch.

LF Turn Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the left front turn signal.

LR Turn Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the left rear turn signal.

Liftgate Handle Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the liftgate handle switch.

Liftgate Lock Status

--

Unlocked

The scan tool displays Locked or Unlocked. This is the current state of the liftgate lock.

Liftgate Release Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the liftgate release.

Liftglass Release Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the liftglass release.

LF Turn Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the left front turn signal.

Low Beam Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the low beam relay.

LR Window Enable Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the driver rear window enable system.

LR Window Up Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the driver rear window up request.

Off/Run/Crank Reference

--

Varies

This displays volts. This is the current off/run/crank reference voltage.

Off/Run/Crank Signal

--

Varies

This displays volts. This is the current off/run/crank signal voltage.

Parasitic Current

--

Varies

This displays amps. This is the state of the parasitic draw on the battery.

Park Brake Switch

--

Released

The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the park brake switch.

Park Lamp Relay Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the park lamp relay.

Parklamp Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the park lamp switch.

Passenger Door Ajar Sw.

--

Door Closed

The scan tool displays Door Closed or Door Ajar. This is the state of the passenger door ajar switch.

Passenger Door Open Sw.

--

Closed

The scan tool displays Open or Closed. This is the state of the passenger door open switch.

Powertrain HS Comm. Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the powertrain high speed communications command.

Prev. State of Charge

--

Varies

This displays percent. This was the previous state of charge of the battery.

Psgr. Door Lock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the passenger door lock switch.

Psgr. Door Unlock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the passenger door unlock switch.

Psgr. Door(s) Unlock Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the passenger doors unlock system.

Rain Sensor Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays Off, Low Speed, High Speed, Sensor Failed, Ckt. Fault Low, Ckt. Fault High, No Glass or No BCM Data. This is the state of the rain sensor signal.

Rear Cargo Lock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the rear cargo lock switch.

Rear Cargo Unlock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the rear cargo unlock switch.

Rear Closure Cyl. Unlock Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the rear closure cylinder unlock switch.

Rear Closure Open Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the rear closure open switch.

Rear Closure Ajar Sw.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the rear closure ajar switch.

Rear Doors Lock Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the rear doors lock system.

Rear Doors Unlock Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the rear doors unlock system.

Regulator Setpoint

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the set point of the voltage regulator.

Remaining Starts 0

--

Varies

The scan tool displays True or False. True is displayed if there are no remaining starts.

Remote Start Attempts 0

--

Varies

The scan tool displays True or False. True is displayed if there are no remote start attempts.

RF Turn Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the right front turn signal.

Right DRL Relay Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the right daytime running lamp (DRL) relay.

Right Rear Door Ajar Sw.

--

Door Closed

The scan tool displays Door Closed or Door Ajar. This is the state of the passenger rear door ajar switch.

Right Turn Signal Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the right turn signal switch.

RR Turn Signal

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the right rear turn signal.

RR Window Down Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the passenger rear window down system.

RR Window Enable Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the passenger rear window enable system.

RR Window Up Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the passenger rear window up system.

Run Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the run relay.

Run Abort

--

False

The scan tool displays True or False. True is displayed if a run abort was executed.

Run Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the run relay.

Shift Lock Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the shift lock solenoid.

Start Up State of Charge

--

Varies

This displays percent. This was the last state of charge of the battery at start up.

State of Charge

--

Varies

This displays percent. This is the current state of charge of the battery.

State of Charge Low

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the state of charge of the battery is low.

Stop Lamp Relay Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the stop lamp relay.

SWC Bank 1 Status

--

Idle

The scan tool displays Idle or Switch 1-10. This is the state of the steering wheel controls (SWC) bank 1.

SWC Bank 2 Status

--

Idle

The scan tool displays Idle or Switch 1-10. This is the state of the steering wheel controls (SWC) bank 2.

Tap Up/Down Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays On, Off, Up or Down. This is the state of the tap up/down switch.

Theft LED

--

Off

The scan tool displays On, Off, Flash Slow or Flash Fast. This is the current state of the theft indicator.

Tonneau Release Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the tonneau release.

Tow/Haul Mode Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the tow/haul mode switch.

Traction Control Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the traction control switch.

Valet Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the valet switch.

Washer Relay Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the washer relay.

Windshield Washer Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the windshield washer switch.

Windshield Wiper Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays Off, Intermittent, Low, High or Switch Fault. This is the state of the windshield wiper switch.

Wiper Delay Setting

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value. This is the wiper delay setting.

Wiper High Speed Relay Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the wiper high speed relay.

Wiper High Speed Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the wiper high speed switch.

Wiper Park Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the wiper park switch.

Wiper Relay Cmd.

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the wiper relay.

Body Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

Accy/RAP Relay

This output control is used to command the Accy/RAP relay On and Off.

Backup Lamps

This output control is used to command the backup lamps On and Off.

BPP Sensor Calibration

This output control is used to command the BCM to calibrate the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor to zero.

Courtesy Lamp

This output control is used to command the foot wells and courtesy lamps On and Off.

DRL

This output control is used to command the daytime running lamps On and Off.

Fog Lamps

This output control is used to command the fog lamps On and Off.

High Beams

This output control is used to command the high beam headlights On and Off.

Horn

This output control is used to command the horn On and Off.

Incandescent Dimming

The body control module (BCM) dims from 0-100 percent when you select INCREASE or DECREASE by 20 percent increments.

Incandescent Dimming

The BCM dims the incandescent dimming from 0-100 percent when you select INCREASE or DECREASE by 20 percent increments.

LED Dimming

The BCM dims the LED dimming from 0-100 percent when you select INCREASE or DECREASE by 20 percent increments.

Left Rear Window

This output control is used to command the left rear window Up and Down.

LF Turn Signal

This output control is used to command the left front turn signal On and Off.

Liftglass Release

This output control is used to command the liftglass release switch On and Off.

Lock Rear Doors

This output control is used to command the rear doors to lock.

Low Beams

This output control is used to command the low beam headlights On and Off.

LR Turn Signal

This output control is used to command the left rear turn signal On and Off.

Parking Lamps

This output control is used to command the parking lamps On and Off.

RF Turn Signal

This output control is used to command the right front turn signal On and Off.

Right Rear Window

This output control is used to command the right rear window Up and Down.

RR Turn Signal

This output control is used to command the right rear turn signal On and Off.

Run/Crank Relay

This output control is used to command the run/crank relay On and Off.

Setup SDM Primary Key in BCM

This output control is used to set up the SDM primary key into the BCM.

Shift Lock Solenoid

This output control is used to command the shift lock solenoid On and Off.

Unlock Rear Doors

This output control is used to command the rear doors to unlock.

Wiper High Speed Relay

This output control is used to command the wiper high speed relay On and Off.

Wiper Relay

This output control is used to command the wiper relay On and Off.

Wiper Washer Motor

This output control is used to command the wiper washer motor On and Off.