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Data Display/Definitions

The Scan Tool Data Display/Definitions contains a brief description of all the ABS/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
    • ABS/TCS DATA 1
    • NORMAL MODE
    • SYSTEM DATA
ABS Warning Lamp: The scan tool will display On or Off depending on the state of the ABS indicator.

ABS Pump Motor: The scan tool displays On or Off - This parameter indicates the state of the ABS pump motor.

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

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

Desired Throttle Position: The scan tool displays % - The scan tool displays in percent the requested throttle opening.

DTC Status: The scan tool will display Yes/No. This will indicate the status of DTCs.

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

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

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

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

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

Part Number: The scan tool displays the part number of the control module.

Pump Monitor Status: The scan tool display On /Off. This is the commanded state of the pump.

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.

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.

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

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

Stop Lamp Switch Status: The scan tool displays Applied or Released - The scan tool displays the state of the stop lamp switch.

System Type: The scan tool displays the system identification number.

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 Request: 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 opening.

Throttle Pedal Position: The scan tool displays % - The scan tool displays in percent the throttle opening.

Traction Control Equipped: The scan tool will display Yes/No. This will indicate if the vehicle is equipped with TCS.

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