Data Display
The scan tool displays the module data. This information assists in
determining whether the module is operating properly, and whether the module
is sending or receiving the proper data to and from a particular
system. The module uses data received from other systems
in order to carry out some functions. If the module receives
the incorrect data from another system, the module may function
improperly. Use the scan tool in order to review the data
from the systems that interact with the module.
Displayed Input/Output Status
The scan tool also displays the module input/output status. Select the
module input/output status display in order to display the data and determine
if the switched inputs/outputs may be properly interpreted.
The display also indicates if the input/output has changed
states. For example, when a door is closed, the scan tool
displays the input status of the door ajar switch as INACTIVE.
When the door is open, the scan tool reads ACTIVE. Use this
type of information when diagnosing a malfunction associated
with a particular module input or an input that is shared with
another system.
Control Outputs
Use a scan tool in order to control the module output functions. When
the module output control is selected, the scan tool can command the module
to turn an output on or off. This feature may be used in
order to determine if the module is able to control an output
regardless of the inputs or any specific program instructions.
Once a test is selected, the scan tool will command the module
to energize the selected output. The scan tool then displays
the status of the selected output. The displayed information
represents only what was module commanded, not what action
was actually taken. Verify that the module is performing each
of the selected output functions.
Scan Tool Menus
Refer to the Scan Tool Manual for complete information on scan tool
diagnostics. The following selections appear under DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES. The
TCS and VSES systems are optional and will only appear if equipped.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
The diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) function has the following 3 modes:
DTC Information: Current or history DTCs stored by the EBCM may be displayed.
DTC History: Displays the conditions under which a history DTC was set and the
number of occurrences of the DTC.
Clear DTC Information: Current or history DTCs stored by the EBCM may be cleared.
Data Display
For the Data Display parameters, refer to
Scan Tool Data List
and
Scan Tool Data Definitions
.
Snapshot
In this test mode, the scan tool captures the data listed in the data
displays before and after a snapshot-triggering condition which may or
may not set a DTC.
Special Functions
In this test mode, the scan tool may be used in order to perform functional
tests on the system which help verify proper operation. Malfunction conditions
may be further identified by testing and observing the test results.
You must first clear any DTCs before any tests in Special Functions
may be performed. Only the test that are equipped on the vehicle will
be displayed. The Special Functions are grouped in the following
manner:
• | Tire Pressure Reset (w/UB7) |
• | TCS On/Off Test (w/NW9) |
• | Steering Position Sensor Test (w/JL4) |
The Special Functions are detailed below.
Solenoid Test-Pressure Hold
This test activates the selected wheel circuit inlet valve, placing
the valve in the pressure hold position. When the valve is in the pressure
hold position, the valve will not allow master cylinder pressure
to be delivered to the hydraulic wheel circuit. This is done
under actual operating conditions when the EBCM determines that
the wheel is moving too slowly. The EBCM holds additional master
cylinder pressure from the hydraulic wheel circuit in an attempt
to allow the circuit to rotate at an appropriate speed. The
scan tool commands the valve to close. This should allow the
technician to spin the wheel even though an assistant is applying
pressure to the brake pedal. Perform the following test:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information. Ensure that
all of the wheels are about 15 cm (6 in) off of the floor.
- Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.
- Select the Special Functions from the DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES menu.
- Select the Solenoid Test. Have an assistant command Inlet Valve
Solenoid of the appropriate wheel using the scan tool.
- Have the assistant press and hold the brake pedal.
- Attempt to move the wheel being tested by hand. The wheel should
move even though the assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal. The
front wheels may be difficult to turn by hand, but may be moved
if the system is working properly.
Solenoid Test-Pressure Release
This test activates the selected hydraulic wheel circuit outlet valves,
placing them in the pressure reduce position. When in the pressure reduce
position, the valve will allow wheel caliper pressure to be
returned to the master cylinder circuit. This is done under
actual operating conditions because the EBCM has determined
that the wheel is moving too slowly, and holding additional
master cylinder pressure from it has not allowed it to rotate
at an appropriate speed. The scan tool commands the valves to these
positions which should allow the technician to spin the wheel
even though an assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal.
Perform the following test:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information. Ensure that
all of the wheels are about 15 cm (6 in) off of the floor.
- Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.
- Select the Special Functions from the DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES menu.
- Select the Solenoid Test. Have an assistant command the Outlet
Valve Solenoid of the appropriate wheel using the scan tool.
- Have the assistant press and hold the brake pedal.
- Attempt to move the wheel being tested by hand. The wheel should
move even though the assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal. The
front wheels may be difficult to turn by hand, but may be moved
if the system is working properly.
Automated Test
This test cycles each valve solenoid and the pump motor (as well as
the necessary relays) in order to verify component operation. This test
is identical to the Initialization Sequence. If a malfunction
is detected, the EBCM will set DTCs. The DTCs will be displayed
upon completion of the test. Perform the following test:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Select the Special Functions from the DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES menu.
- Select the Automated Test.
- Run the Automated Test.
- Record any DTCs that were set.
TCS Test
This test runs the pump motor in order to apply fluid pressure to the
front wheel circuits.
Perform the following test. This test does NOT require an assistant:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information. Ensure that
all of the wheels are about 15 cm (6 in) off of the floor.
- Select the Special Functions from the DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES menu.
- Select the TCS Test.
- Command the TCS Test ON with the scan tool. The pump motor will
turn on for approximately 25 seconds.
- Attempt to move each front wheel by hand. The wheels should not
move due to the pump motor running and applying pressure to the front wheels.
Normal Mode Eavesdrop
This test is used to monitor the class 2 serial data messages
that relate to the DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES (if equipped). Only the parameters
of the options that the vehicle is equipped will be displayed. The
normal mode eavesdrop function has the following 2 modes:
Phase 1-4: The term phase refers to the ignition switch changing states. The
data parameters shown will display a value only when there is a change in
the ignition state. Otherwise, the scan tool displays all asterisks
next to each parameter.
No Phase: The data parameters shown are not affected by the changing of ignition
states. The scan tool will display a value only when there is a class 2
serial data message that relates to the individual parameter. Otherwise,
the scan tool displays all asterisks next to each parameter.
Phase 1-4
The following is a list of parameters for Phase 1-4 listed in
alphabetical order.
ABS Failed Lamp Command: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the ABS
indicator ON.
ABS Reference Speed: Displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The vehicle
speed from the average of all four wheel speeds.
Engine RPM: Displays from 0 to 9999 rpm. The crankshaft rotation speed.
Engine Type: Displays the type of the engine in the vehicle.
Estimated Trans. Gear: Displays Park, Reverse, Neutral, First, Second, Third, or Fourth.
The estimated state of the transmission gear.
Extended Travel Brake Switch: Displays Applied or Released. The state of the extended travel
brake switch.
Intake Air Temperature: Displays -40°C to 151°C (-40°F to 304°F).
The temperature of the intake manifold air.
Lateral Acceleration: Displays -1.2 to 1.2 g. The lateral acceleration from
the lateral accelerometer signal.
Low Tire Pressure: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the EBCM has determined that a
tire has low pressure.
Powertrain TCS Failure: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the PCM has suspended TCS due
to a malfunction related to TCS.
Red Brake Warning Indicator: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the red
BRAKE warning indicator ON.
Rough Road Parameter: Displays 0 to 1 g. The EBCM calculation of the road surface,
this information is sent to the PCM over the class 2 serial
data line. The PCM uses this information for misfire detection.
Service Stability System: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the SERVICE
STABILITY SYSTEM message to be displayed on the DIC.
State of Health Present: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the EBCM is sending the proper
state of health messages.
Stop Lamp Switch: Displays Applied or Released. The state of the brake switch.
System Power Mode: Displays Run, Crank, Accessory, Unlock, Off Awake, RAP Unlock,
or RAP. The state of the ignition as reported by the dash integration module
(DIM).
TCC/Brake Switch Active: Displays Yes or No. Indicates whether the TCC/brake switch is applied
TCS Equiped: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the vehicle is equipped with TCS.
TCS Failed Lamp Command: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the TRACTION
OFF indicator ON.
Temporary Inhibit of TCS: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the EBCM has suspended TCS due
to a malfunction or the driver using the traction control switch.
TPS - Pedal Position: Displays 0 to 100%. The throttle angle. The display should read
0% at idle and 100% at wide open throttle.
Transmission Type: Displays the type of the transmission in the vehicle.
VIN Packet #2: Displays the VIN packet #2.
VSES Active: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the VSES is currently active.
VSES Equiped: Displays Yes or No. Indicates if the vehicle is equipped with VSES.
No Phase
The following is a list of parameters for No Phase listed in alphabetical
order.
ABS Active Indicator: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the ABS active indicator is currently
ON.
Low Tire Pressure Reset Switch: Displays Was Pressed. Indicates if the tire pressure reset switch
was pressed.
Stability System Active: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the STABILITY
SYSTEM ACTIVE message to be displayed by the DIC.
TCS Active Message Command: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the TRACTION
CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE message to be displayed by the DIC.
TCS Off Lamp Command: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the TRACTION
OFF indicator ON due to the traction control switch.
TCS On/Off Switch: Displays Was Pressed. Indicates if the traction control switch
was pressed.
Traction Ready Message Comm.: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the TRACTION
OFF indicator OFF due to the traction control switch.
Traction Suspended Message Comm.: Displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the TRACTION
OFF indicator ON due to the Brake Thermal Model fault.
Pump Motor Test
This test is used to command the pump motor ON and OFF.
Tire Pressure Reset
The tire inflation monitor (TIM) can be reset using the scan tool. Be
sure that all tires are set to the proper pressures.
TCS On/Off Test
This test is used to command the TCS ON and OFF. This test performs
the same function as the traction control switch.
Steering Position Sensor Test
This test monitors the dual analog steering angle position. Perform
the following test only after the steering wheel position sensor (SWPS) has
been centered:
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Install a scan tool.
- Start the engine.
- Place the gear selector in the PARK position.
- Turn the steering wheel to the left lock position.
- Select the Special Functions from the DRP/ABS/TCS/TIM/VSES menu.
- Select the Steering Position Sensor Test.
- When the scan tool displays Turn Steering Wheel, turn the steering
wheel once to the right lock position.
- The scan tool will display whether or not the steering wheel position
sensor passes the test.
Automated Bleed
The Automated Bleed mode of the scan tool is used during bleeding of
the ABS System. Refer to
Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure
.