ECT: The scan tool displays -40°C to +150°C
(-40°F to +302°F). The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is
mounted in the coolant stream. The powertrain control module (PCM) applies
5 volts to the ECT sensor circuit. The sensor is a thermistor which
changes internal resistance as temperature changes. When the sensor is
cold, internal resistance high, the PCM monitors a high signal voltage and
interprets it as a cold engine. As the sensor warms, internal resistance
decreases, the voltage signal decreases and the PCM interprets the lower
voltage as a warm engine.
FC Relay 1 Command: The scan tool displays ON or OFF.
This parameter indicates the PCM commanded state of the low speed cooling
fans.
FC Relay 2 and S/P Command: The scan tool displays ON
or OFF. This parameter indicates the PCM commanded state of the high speed
cooling fans.
Low Coolant Level: Displays On or OFF. The status of
the discrete engine coolant level switch signal. The instrument cluster
uses this input to determine display of the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message
on the DIC.