Electronic Suspension Control Scan Tool Data Definitions:

The Electronic Suspension Control Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description of all Electronic Suspension Control related parameters available on the scan tool.

GM Part Number:: The scan tool displays the controller part number for service identification.

GMSCM Software Version:: The scan tool displays the controller GMSCM software version number for service identification.

DSP Software Version:: The scan tool displays the controller DSP software version number for service identification.

EEPROM Calibration ID:: The scan tool displays the controller EEPROM calibration ID number for service identification.

Right Front Position Sensor:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The position sensor is a variable resistor which changes with vehicle trim height. The Electronic Suspension Control system uses this voltage reading to determine different road and driving conditions. The Electronic Suspension Control system adjusts the damping level in each shock absorber based upon the voltage level received back from all four position sensors.

Left Front Position Sensor:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The position sensor is a variable resistor which changes with vehicle trim height. The Electronic Suspension Control system uses this voltage reading to determine different road and driving conditions. The Electronic Suspension Control system adjusts the damping level in each shock absorber based upon the voltage level received back from all four position sensors.

Right Rear Position Sensor:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The position sensor is a variable resistor which changes with vehicle trim height. The Electronic Suspension Control system uses this voltage reading to determine different road and driving conditions. The Electronic Suspension Control system adjusts the damping level in each shock absorber based upon the voltage level received back from all four position sensors.

Left Rear Position Sensor:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The position sensor is a variable resistor which changes with vehicle trim height. The Electronic Suspension Control system uses this voltage reading to determine different road and driving conditions. The Electronic Suspension Control system adjusts the damping level in each shock absorber based upon the voltage level received back from all four position sensors.

Steering Position PWM:: The scan tool displays 0-10 ms. This PWM signal is sent by the ABS system which changes when the steering wheel is turned. The Electronic Suspension Control system uses this PWM signal to determine the shock absorber control levels and will command a more firm setting if the vehicle is turning.

Vehicle Speed:: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0-159 mph). The Electronic Suspension Control system obtains vehicle speed data from the PCM on a dedicated input. The PCM is responsible for calculating correct vehicle speed data.

Controller Battery Volts:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the controller battery input.

Lift/Dive Status:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The Electronic Suspension Control system receives chassis pitch input from the PCM. The scan tool will display Active when the Electronic Suspension Control system detects a change in chassis pitch status. When there is no change in chassis pitch, the scan tool will display Inactive.

Lift/Dive Change:: The scan tool displays Changed or Unchanged. The Electronic Suspension Control system receives chassis pitch input from the PCM. When there is a change in chassis pitch status , the scan tool will display Changed. If there is not change, the scan tool will display Unchanged.

Left Normal Force:: The scan tool displays 20-80%. This percentage represents a measured level of the road surface sent from the Electronic Suspension Control Module to the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). The EBCM uses this information to improve braking during various rough road conditions.

Right Normal Force:: The scan tool displays 20-80%. This percentage represents a measured level of the road surface sent from the Electronic Suspension Control Module to the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). The EBCM uses this information to improve braking during various rough road conditions.

Left Front Damper Actuator:: The scan tool displays 0-100%. This percentage represents the commanded state of the shock absorbers. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers ON, the percentage will increase. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers OFF, the percentage will decrease.

Right Front Damper Actuator:: The scan tool displays 0-100%. This percentage represents the commanded state of the shock absorbers. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers ON, the percentage will increase. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers OFF, the percentage will decrease.

Left Rear Damper Actuator:: The scan tool displays 0-100%. This percentage represents the commanded state of the shock absorbers. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers ON, the percentage will increase. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers OFF, the percentage will decrease.

Right Rear Damper Actuator:: The scan tool displays 0-100%. This percentage represents the commanded state of the shock absorbers. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers ON, the percentage will increase. When the Electronic Suspension Control system commands the shock absorbers OFF, the percentage will decrease.

ALC Compressor Active:: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the vehicle trim height is below a preset value. The ALC Compressor inflates the rear airlift shocks until the vehicle reaches the desired trim height. When the vehicle is at the desired trim height, the scan tool will display No.

ALC Exhaust Solenoid Active:: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the vehicle trim height is above a preset value. The ALC Exhaust Solenoid deflates the rear airlift shocks until the vehicle reaches the desired trim height. When the vehicle is at the desired trim height, the scan tool will display No.