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Scan Tool Data List Except Holden

Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Table 3: 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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .

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/Trunk Closed/Park Brake Unapplied

Battery Voltage

Charging Info

Volts

9-16 V (Varies)

Dimming Control Signal

Interior Lighting

Volts

Varies

Driver Door Ajar Switch

Doors

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Ext. Trunk/Liftglass Rel. Sw.

Body Rear End

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Headlamp Switch

Exterior Lighting

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Key in Ignition Status

Power Mode

Key In/Key Out

Key In

Left Rear Door Ajar Sw.

Doors

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Park Brake Switch

Inputs

Applied/Released

Released

Parklamp Switch

Exterior Lighting

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Door Ajar Switch

Doors

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Right Rear Door Ajar Sw.

Doors

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

TR Sw. A/B/C/P

Inputs

HI/LOW HI/LOW HI/LOW HI/LOW

LOW HI HI LOW

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

ABS Telltale

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Air Bag Telltale

Lamp Status

Activated/Not Activated

Not Activated

Battery Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Change Oil Telltale

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Coolant Temperature

Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Coolant Warning Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Door Ajar Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Engine Speed

Data

%

Varies

Fuel Gage Position

Data

%

Varies

High Beam Telltale

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Incandescent Dimming PWM Cmd.

Data

%

Varies

LCD Dimming

Data

%

Varies

Oil Pressure Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Pointer Dimming

Data

%

Varies

Seatbelt Telltale

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Service Engine Soon Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Service Vehicle Soon Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Transmission Range

Data

First Gear/Second Gear/Third Gear/Fourth Gear/Fifth Gear/Park/Reverse/Neutral/Drive/Invalid

Park

Vehicle Speed

Data

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (0 mph)

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

Cruise Control Active

IPC Data

Yes/No

No

Engine Speed

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

TAC Data

Cooling/HVAC Data

Cruise/Traction Data

Electrical/Theft Data

IPC Data

RPM

100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

ECT Sensor

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

TAC Data

Cooling/HVAC Data

IPC Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Life Remaining

IPC Data

%

Varies

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

Engine Data

IPC Data

OK/Low

OK

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

EVAP Data

IPC Data

%

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor

EVAP Data

IPC Data

Volts

Varies

Generator Lamp Command

IPC Data

On/Off

Off

Ignition 1 Signal

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

TAC Data

Output Driver Data

Cooling/HVAC Data

Cruise/Traction Data

Electrical/Theft Data

IPC Data

Volts

9-16 V (Varies)

MIL Circuit History

IPC Data

OK/Open/Short/Invalid State

OK

MIL Command

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Ignition Data

IPC Data

On/Off

Off

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data

EGR Data

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

HO2S Data

Ignition Data

Misfire Data

TAC Data

Cooling/HVAC Data

IPC Data

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (0 mph)

Scan Tool Data List Holden

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.

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 .

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.

Scan tool values from an vehicle that is operating correctly may be used for comparison with the vehicle you are diagnosing. The Scan Tool Data List represents the values that would be seen on a normal operating vehicle under the conditions specified in the first row of the Scan Tool Data List table.

Important: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data. The scan tool concern should be reported to the manufacturer. Use of a faulty scan tool may result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Description

Engine Idling / Operating Temperature / Closed Throttle / Park or Neutral / Closed Loop / Accessories Off

ABS Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays On or Off. The state of the antilock brake system (ABS) indicator as commanded by the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Dimming Instrument Illumination

-

%

This parameter displays Percentage.

Door Open Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays On or Off. The state of the door ajar indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Driver Side Seat Belt Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays On or Off. The state of the fasten safety belt indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Engine Coolant Temperature

-

°C

This parameter displays °C. The displayed coolant temperature gage value in the IPC.

Engine Speed

-

RPM

This parameter displays RPM. The IPC monitors the engine speed signal circuit from the PCM via serial data.

Fr. Fog Light Telltale (Front)

 

-

This parameter displays the status of the Front Fog Light Telltale.

Fuel Level

-

%

This parameter displays %. The IPC calculates the amount of fuel remaining in the tank based on the serial data messages from the PCM regarding fuel level.

Fuel Level Telltale

On

Off

Flashing

Invalid

-

This parameter displays the status of the Fuel Level Telltale.

High Beam Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays the status of the High Beam Telltale.

Odometer

-

km

This parameter displays the distance the vehicle has traveled.

Oil Pressure Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays On or Off. The state of the engine oil pressure indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Park Brake And Brake Fail Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays the status of the Park Brake and Brake Fail Telltale.

Pointer Illumination Level

-

%

This parameter displays 0-100 percent. This is the dimming level of the gage pointers of the IPC.

PRNDL Position

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

P

R

N

D

Invalid

-

This parameter displays First Gear, Second Gear, Third Gear, Fourth Gear, Fifth Gear, Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, and Invalid. The state of the PRNDL indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Rear Fog Light Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays the status of the Rear Fog Light Telltale.

SRS Airbag Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays On or Off. The state of the air bag indicator as commanded by the IPC.

SVS Lamp (Service Vehicle Soon)

On

Off

Flashing

Not Used

-

This parameter displays On / Off or Flashing. The state of the service vehicle soon indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Turn Left Signal Telltale

On

Off

-

This parameter displays the status of each of the Turn Signal Telltales.

Turn Right Signal Telltale

On

Off

-

Vehicle Speed

-

km/h

This parameter displays 0-255 km/h (0-155 mph). The IPC monitors the vehicle speed signal circuit from the PCM via serial data.