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Scan Tool Data Definitions L81

The Scan Tool Data Definitions list contains a brief description of all of the cruise control related parameters that are available on the scan tool.

Battery Voltage: The scan tool displays the battery voltage. The electronic control module (ECM) monitors the battery positive voltage circuit.

Cruise Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the cruise control On/Off switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Cruise Brake Switch: The scan tool displays Applied or Released. The ECM monitors the cruise/brake switch. A closed switch is displayed as Released.

Cruise Resume/Accel: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the cruise control Resume/Accel switch. A closed switch is displayed as On, when the cruise On/Off switch is ON and the cruise Resume/Accel button is pressed.

Cruise Set/Coast: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the cruise control Set/Coast switch. A closed switch is displayed as On, when the cruise On/Off switch is ON and the Set/Coast button is pressed.

Brake Switch: The scan tool displays Applied or Released. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the stop lamp switch. A closed switch is displayed as Applied.

Engine Speed: The scan tool displays RPM. The ECM monitors the CKP sensor and the CMP sensor in order to determine the engine RPM.

Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays km/h or mph. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the vehicle speed signal sensor.