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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Driver Information Center (DIC)
Table 3: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Table 4: Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)

The scan tool data list(s) 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 list(s) as directed by a diagnostic table or in order to supplement the diagnostic procedures. Begin all of the diagnostic procedures with Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster , Diagnostic System Check - Driver Information Systems or Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings .

Use the scan tool data list(s) 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/High Beams Off/Doors Closed/Trunk Closed/Seat Belt Buckled/Park Brake Unapplied

Battery Voltage

Data

Volts

12.5 V (Varies)

Cargo Lamp Switch

Input 1

Input 2

On/Off

Off

Driver Door Jamb Switches

Input 1

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Headlamp Relay Feedback

Input 2

On/Off

Off

High Beam Switch

Input 2

On/Off

Off

Ignition 1

Input 1

Active/Inactive

Active

Ignition 3

Input 1

Active/Inactive

Active

Key in Ignition

Input 1

Yes/No

Yes

Left Turn Signal

Input 2

On/Off

Off

Park Brake Switch

Input 1

Set/Released

Released

RAP Relay Feedback

Input 1

On/Off

On

Right Turn Signal

Input 2

On/Off

Off

Seat Belt Buckled

Input 1

Yes/No

Yes

Security Lamp State

Security Data

On/Off/Flashing

On

Vehicle Speed

Data

mph (km/h)

0 mph (km/h)

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/High Beams Off/Doors Closed/Trunk Closed/Seatbelt Buckled

Annual Mileage

Trip Information

Miles (Kilometers)

Varies

Business Trip Avg Speed

Trip Information

miles per hour (kilometers per hour)

Varies

Business Trip Fuel Used

Trip Information

Gallons (Liters)

Varies

Business Trip Mileage

Trip Information

Miles (Kilometers)

Varies

Business Trip Percent O

Trip Information

%

0 - 100%

Display Fuel Switch

Data

On/Off

Off

Elapsed Time

Data

Hrs

Varies

Elapsed Time

Data

Min

0 - 60 min (Varies)

Elapsed Time

Data

Seconds

0 - 60 seconds (Varies)

Ignition Voltage

Data

Volts

9 - 16 Volts (Varies)

Illumination Input Volt

Data

Volts

9 - 16 Volts (Varies)

Menu Switch

Data

On/Off

Off

Monitored Fuel Level

Data

%

0 - 100% (Varies)

Odo/Trip Switch

Data

On/Off

Off

On/Off Switch

Data

On/Off

Off

Personal Trip Avg Speed

Trip Information

miles per hour (kilometers per hour)

Varies

Personal Trip Fuel Used

Trip Information

Gallons (Liters)

Varies

Personal Trip Mileage

Trip Information

Miles (Kilometers)

Varies

Personal Trip Percent O

Trip Information

%

0 - 100% (Varies)

Real Time Clock Day

Data

Day

Varies

Real Time Clock Hours

Data

Hrs

Varies

Real Time Clock Minutes

Data

Min

0 - 60 min (Varies)

Real Time Clock Month

Data

Month

Varies

Real Time Clock Seconds

Data

Seconds

0 - 60 seconds (Varies)

Real Time Clock Year

Data

Year

Varies

Reset Switch

Data

On/Off

Off

Right Arrow Switch

Data

On/Off

Off

Run/Accy/Rap Voltage

Data

Volts

9 - 12 Volts (Varies)

Vehicle Speed

Data

miles per hour (kilometers per hour)

0 mph (0 km/h)

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/Seat Belt Buckled/High Beams Off/Park Brake Unapplied/Park Lamps ON

4WD

Outputs

On/Off

Off

ABS Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Battery

Outputs

On/Off

On

Battery Voltage

Data

Volts

9.0 V-16 V (Varies)

Brake Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Cargo Lamp On

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Change Engine Oil

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Check Coolant Temp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Check Engine Oil Level

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Check Engine Temp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Cruise Control

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Dimming

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Displayed Coolant Temp

Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

32-127°C (89-260°F) (Varies)

Displayed Fuel Level

Data

Percent

0-100% (Varies)

Displayed Odometer

Data

Kilometers (Miles)

Varies with the mileage of vehicle

Displayed Trans Oil Temp

Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

29-157°C (84-315°F) (Varies)

Displayed Trip Odometer

Data

Miles (Kilometers)

Varies with the mileage of vehicle

Engine Speed

Data

RPM

0 RPM

Fasten Seat Belt

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Hi Beam Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Hourmeter

Data

Hours

Hours (Varies)

Low Coolant

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Low Fuel Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Low Washer Fluid

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Module Part Number

Module Information

--

Varies

Monitored Coolant Temp

Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

82-93°C (180-200°F) (Varies)

Monitored Fuel Level

Data

Percent

0-100% (Varies)

Monitored Trans Oil Temp

Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

37.78°C (100°F) (Varies)

Oil Pressure Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Overspeed Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Park Switch

Inputs

Open/Closed

Closed

PRNDL State

Inputs

Park / Reverse / Neutral / First / Second / Third / Drive

Park

Reduced Engine Power

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Security Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Service 4WD

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Service Throttle Soon

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Tow/Haul

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Trans Fluid Hot

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Trans Hot...Idle Engine

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Trip Reset Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Upshift Lamp

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Vehicle Speed

Data

Miles (Kilometers)

0 MPH (0 Km/h)

Wait to Start

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Water in Fuel

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

ECT Sensor

Engine 1

Engine 2

EE

EGR

FT

Fuel System

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F) (Varies)

Coolant Level Switch

Engine 2

Ok/Low

Ok

Engine Oil Level Switch

Engine 2

Ok/Low

Off

Engine Oil Life Remaining

Engine 2

Percent

0-100%

(Varies)

Engine Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EE

EGR

Fuel System

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Level Sensor

Engine 1

EE

Volts

0 - 5 Volts (Varies)

Fuel Level Sensor

Fuel System

Percent

0-100%

(Varies)

Fuel Level Sensor Rear Tank

Engine 1

EE

Volts

0 - 5 Volts (Varies)

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

Enhanced Evap

Gallons (Liters)

Varies

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

Enhanced Evap (EE)

Percent

0-100% (Varies)

Fuel Tank Rated Capacity

Enhanced Evap

Gallons (liters)

Varies

Ignition 1 Signal

Engine 1

Engine 2

EE

EGR

FT

TAC

Volts

9-16 V (Varies)

Low Oil Lamp Command

Engine 2

On/Off

Off

MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Command

Engine 2

On/Off

Off

Reduced Engine Power

Engine 1

Active/Inactive

Active

Vehicle Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EE

EGR

TAC

Fuel System

Miles per hour (Kilometers per hour)

0 mph (0 km/h)

Wait to Start

Engine 1

On/Off

Off

Water in Fuel

Engine 1

On/Off

Off