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Table 1: Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

ABS Active

No

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 Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the ABS has failed and No during normal vehicle operation.

Battery Voltage Signal

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current Battery voltage signal.

BCM Brake Fluid level Low Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

BCM Brake Pedal Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

BCM Traction Control Switch Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

BPP Signal

Varies

The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the current state of the Brake Pedal Position Sensor.

Brake Fluid Level Status

OK

The scan tool displays Low when the fluid is low amd OK when at correct level.

Brake Pressure Sensor Input

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current brake pressure sensor voltage.

Delivered Torque

Varies

This displays %. This is the current percentage of torque being delivered

DRP Active

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the DRP. Indicates if DRP is currently active.

DRP Disabled

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The failed status of the DRP. Indicates if the EBCM disabled DRP due to a malfunction.

ECM Accelerator Pedal Position Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

ECM Actual Engine Torque Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

ECM Engine Speed Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

ECM Maximum Engine Torque Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

ECM Minimum Engine Torque Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

ECM Requested Engine Torque Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

Engine Drag Control Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The failed status of the Engine Drag Control Indicates if the ECM disabled Engine Drag Control due to a malfunction.

Lateral Accelerometer Signal

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current lateral accelerometer signal voltage.

LF Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the driver front inlet solenoid.

LF Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the driver front outlet solenoid.

LF Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current vehicle speed at the driver front wheel speed sensor.

LR Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the driver rear inlet solenoid.

LR Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the driver rear outlet solenoid.

LR Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current vehicle speed at the driver rear wheel speed sensor.

Panic Brake Assist Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The failed status of the Panic Brake Assist indicates if the EBCM disabled Panic Braking due to a malfunction.

Pump Motor Commanded Voltage

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current pump motor feedback voltage.

Requested Torque

Varies

This displays %. This is the current percentage of torque being requested.

RF Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the passenger front inlet solenoid.

RF Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the passenger front outlet solenoid.

RF Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current vehicle speed at the passenger front wheel speed sensor.

RR Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the passenger rear inlet solenoid.

RR Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the passenger rear outlet solenoid.

RR Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current vehicle speed at the passenger rear wheel speed sensor.

Steering Wheel Position

Varies

This displays °. This is the current angle of the steering position sensor.

TCM Current Gear Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

TCM Trans. Gear Up/Down Shift Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

TCM Trans. Output Shaft Speed Signal

Valid

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. The scan tool will display Invalid when the EBCM has not received the signal from the respective module and Valid during normal vehicle operation.

TCS Active

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the traction control system.

TCS Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the TCS has failed and No during normal vehicle operation.

VSES Active

Varies

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the vehicle stability enhancement system.

VSES Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool will display Yes when the VSES has failed and No during normal vehicle operation.

Yaw Rate Sensor

0 Volts

This displays Volts. This is the current yaw rate signal voltage.

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

ABS Motor

This is used to command the pump motor on or off.

Automated Bleed

This is used in order to bleed ABS hydraulics. Refer to Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure.

Brake Pressure Sen. Calibration

This is used to calibrate the brake pressure sensor, typically after replacing the BPMV.