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Data Display/Definitions

The Scan Tool Data Display/Definitions contains a brief description of all the ABS/ETS/ TCS data parameters. The menus available depend on the number and type of system on the vehicle and are listed below in alphanumeric order.

    • ABS DATA
    • ETS DATA
    • TCS DATA
ABS Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the ABS is active and No during normal vehicle operation.

ABS Warning Lamp: The scan tool will display On or Off depending on the state of the ABS indicator.

Brake Switch Status: The scan tool displays Applied or Released - The scan tool displays the state of the brake switch.

DRP Active: The scan tool will display Yes/No depending on the state of the DRP.

DRP Disabled: The scan tool will display Yes/No depending on the state of the DRP.

EBTCM to PCM Requested: The scan tool displays 0-100 percent. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the Requested Torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much torque the EBCM is requesting the PCM to deliver. Normal values are between 10 and 90 percent duty cycle. The signal should be at 90 percent duty cycle when traction control is not active and at a lower value approximately 10 percent when the traction control is active.

Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0-10200 RPM - This is essentially a digital tachometer display.

ETS Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the ETS is active and No during normal vehicle operation.

ETS Switch State: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool will display the state of the Electronic Traction Control Switch.

ETS Warning Lamp: The scan tool will display On or Off depending on the state of the ETS indicator.

Ignition Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-17 Volts. The scan tool displays the level of ignition voltage at the EBCM.

LF Inlet Valve Solenoid: The scan tool will display Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the LF inlet solenoid valve.

LF Outlet Valve Solenoid: The scan tool will display Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the LF outlet solenoid valve.

Left Front Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or (0-158 mph). The scan tool displays the actual speed of the left front wheel.

Left Rear Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or (0-158 mph). The scan tool displays the actual speed of the left rear wheel.

Low Traction Lamp: The scan tool will display On/Off. This will indicate the state of the LOW TRAC Indicator.

LR Inlet Valve Solenoid Inactive: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the LR inlet solenoid valve.

LR Outlet Valve Solenoid Inactive: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the LR outlet solenoid valve.

Motor Relay State: The scan tool display On /Off. This is the commanded state of the relay.

PCM to EBTCM Delivered: The scan tool displays 0-100 percent. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the Delivered Torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the PCM is delivering. Normal values are between 10 and 90 percent duty cycle. The signal is at low values approximately 10 percent at idle and at higher values under driving conditions.

Rear TCS Isolation Solenoid: The scan tool will display Active/Inactive. This displays the commanded state of the solenoid valve.

Rear TCS Prime Solenoid: The scan tool will display Active/Inactive. This displays the commanded of the solenoid valve.

RF Inlet Valve Solenoid: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the RF inlet solenoid valve.

RF Outlet Valve Solenoid: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the RF outlet solenoid valve.

Rear Inlet Valve Solenoid: The scan tool will display Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the Rear inlet solenoid valve.

Rear Outlet Valve Solenoid: The scan tool will display Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the Rear outlet solenoid valve.

Right Front Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or (0-158 mph). The scan tool displays the actual speed of the right front wheel.

Rough Road Parameters: The scan tool will display 0-g. The scan tool will display the EBCM calculation of the road surface roughness. This information is then sent to the PCM over the class 2 serial data line. This information is used by the PCM for misfire detection.

Rear Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the rear wheels.

RR Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the right rear wheel.

TCS Active: The scan tool displays Off or On. The scan tool displays On if the TCS indicator is currently being commanded ON.

TCS Spark Retard Reques: The scan tool displays N-m . Request to reduce spark timing, and torque.

TCS Switch State: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool will display the state of the Traction Control Switch.

TCS Warning Lamp: The scan tool will display On or Off depending on the state of the TCS indicator.

Throttle Angle: The scan tool displays % - The scan tool displays in percent of throttle open.

TP Sensor Learn: The scan tool displays 0 - The EBCM calibrates to the throttle angle.

Valve Relay State: The scan tool displays On or Off - This parameter indicates the state of the valve relay.