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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Table 3: Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

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 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/Doors Closed/Headlamp Switch Off/Seat Belt Unbuckled

Battery Voltage

Data

Voltage

Varies

Driver Seatbelt

Inputs

Buckled/Unbuckled

Unbuckled

Ignition 0

Inputs

On/Off

On

Ignition 1

Inputs

On/Off

On

Ignition Voltage

Data

Voltage

Varies

Key In Ignition

Inputs

Yes/No

Yes

Low Coolant Level

Inputs

OK/Low

OK

Park Lamp Input

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Seat Belt Lamp

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Active

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 Applied

8 Digit GM Part Number

Module Information

--

Varies

Air Bag Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Brake Fluid Level

Inputs

OK/Low

OK

Coolant Hot Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Coolant Temperature

Data

° C/° F

Varies

Cruise Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Display Fuel Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Display Gauge Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Display Odometer Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Engine Speed

Data

RPM

0 RPM

English/Metric Sw.

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Fuel Level

Data

Liters/gallons

Varies

High Beam Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Ignition 0

Data

Voltage

Varies

Ignition 1

Data

Voltage

Varies

Ignition 3

Data

Voltage

Varies

Ignition State

Inputs

Off/Run/Start

Run

Low Fuel Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Lt. Turning Signal Sw.

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Oil Pressure Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Park Brake Switch

Inputs

On/Off

On

PROM ID

Module Information

--

Varies

Reset Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Rt. Turning Signal Sw.

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Service Veh. Soon Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Traction Off

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Vehicle Speed

Data

km/h/mph

0 km/h/0 mph

Volt Lamp

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Year Module Built

Module Information

--

Varies

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Running/Normal Operating Temperature

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

EVAP

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Level Switch

Engine Data 2

OK/Low

OK

Engine Oil Life Remaining

Engine Data 2

Percent

0-100%

(varies)

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

Engine Data 2

Volts

2.20 V

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

EVAP

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

EVAP

Percent

0-100%

(varies)

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

EVAP

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (0 mph)