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For 1990-2009 cars only
ABS Lamp: The scan tool displays Off or On. The state of the ABS indicator as commanded by the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Calibration ID: The scan tool displays the calibration ID for the control module.

Controlled Power: The scan tool displays 0 to 25.5 Volts. The IPC monitors the battery positive voltage signal circuit.

Daily Serial Number: The scan tool displays the daily serial number.

Dis. Information Reset Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the INFO RESET ( NO) button of the driver information center (DIC). A closed switch is displayed as On.

Display Information Sw.: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the INFO (SKIP) button of the DIC. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Display Trip Reset Sw.: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the TRIP RESET (YES). A closed switch is displayed as On.

Driver Door Ajar Sw.: The scan tool displays On or Off. The body control module (BCM) monitors the signal circuit of the left front door ajar switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

ECT Sensor: The scan tool displays -40° to 151° C (-40° to 304° F). The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the signal circuit of the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Engine Speed: The scan tool displays from 0 to 9999 RPM. The PCM monitors the signal circuits of the camshaft position (CMP) sensor and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensors A and B.

Engine Speed: The scan tool displays from 0 to 7000 RPM. The IPC monitors the engine speed signal circuit from the PCM.

Engine Oil Level Switch: The scan tool displays OK or Low. The PCM monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch. An open switch is displayed as Low.

Engine Oil Pressure Switch: The scan tool displays OK or Low. The PCM monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil pressure switch. A closed switch is displayed as Low.

Fast Idle Input: The scan tool displays On or Off. The status of the fast idle as requested from the PCM.

Front Fog Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the front fog lamp switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Fuel Door Release Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the FUEL DOOR button of the DIC. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Fuel Level: The scan tool display 0 to 72 L (0 to 19 gal.). The PCM monitors the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor in order to calculate the amount of fuel in the tank.

Head Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the headlamp switch. A closed switch in the HEAD position, is displayed as On.

Highbeam Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the highbeam switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Ignition 1: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the ignition 1 voltage signal circuit.

Ignition Counter: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts. The IPC counts the number of times the ignition is cycled.

Ignition Off Position: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the Off/Run voltage signal circuit.

Incandescent Dim Pot: The scan tool displays 0 to 155 counts. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the interior dimmer switch. When the interior dimmer switch is turned to a brighter light setting, a higher number is displayed.

Interior Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the interior lamps switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Julian Date of Build: The scan tool displays year and day. The first digit indicates the last digit of the year that the control module was built. The remaining 3 digits indicate the day of the year that the control module was built.

Key In Ignition: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the key in ignition switch. A closed switch, with the key in the ignition, is displayed as Yes.

Last 4 Digits of Part No.: The scan tool displays the last 4 digits of the control module part number.

Low Brake Fluid Level: The scan tool displays 0 to 5 Volts. The IPC monitors the voltage of the brake fluid level sensor signal circuit. A low brake fluid level is displayed as 0 volts.

Low Coolant Level: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the engine coolant level switch. An open switch with low coolant is displayed as On.

Lt. Turn Signal Indicator: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the left turn signal supply voltage circuit. The scan tool display toggles between On and Off with an active turn signal.

Odometer: The scan tool displays the mileage of the vehicle. The IPC monitors the vehicle speed signal circuit in order to calculate the mileage. The mileage is stored in the EEPROM.

Oil Pressure Lamp: The scan tool displays On or Off. The state of the low oil pressure indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Park Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the headlamp switch. A closed switch in the PARK position, is displayed as On.

PROM ID: The scan tool displays the PROM ID for the control module.

Rear Fog Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the rear fog lamp switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Rt. Turn Signal Indicator: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the right turn signal supply voltage circuit. The scan tool display toggles between On and Off with an active turn signal.

Steering Wheel Controls: The scan tool displays Idle, Bottom Left Up, Bottom Left Down, Top Left Up, Top Left Down, Bottom Right Up, Bottom Right Dwn, Top Right Up, or Top Right Down. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the steering wheel control buttons. An open steering wheel control switch is displayed as Idle.

Steering Wheel Controls: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the steering wheel control buttons. A closed steering wheel control switch displays a different count value.

Trunk Release Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the TRUNK button of the DIC. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Twilight Delay: The scan tool displays 0 to 255  counts. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the twilight sentinel switch. A longer delay time is displayed as a higher number.

Twilight Photo: The scan tool displays 0 to 255  counts. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ambient light sensor. A low light condition is displayed as a higher number.

Twilight Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the twilight sentinel switch. A closed switch is displayed as Off.

Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 155 mph). The IPC monitors the vehicle speed signal circuit of the PCM.

Vehicle Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 155 mph). The PCM monitors the signal circuit of the vehicle speed sensor.

Washer Fluid Level: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the windshield washer fluid level switch. A closed switch with low washer fluid is displayed as On.

Wiper Activation Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the wiper activation switch. A closed switch is displayed as Off.

Year Module Built: The scan tool displays the 4 digit number which corresponds to the year that the IPC was manufactured.