ECT: The scan tool displays -40°C to +151°C (-40°F
to +304°F). The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is mounted in the coolant
stream. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) applies 5 volts to the ECT sensor
signal circuit. The sensor is a thermistor which changes internal resistance as temperature
changes. When the sensor is cold and the internal resistance is high, the PCM monitors
a high signal voltage and interprets it as a cold engine. As the sensor warms and
the internal resistance decreases, the voltage signal decreases and the PCM interprets
the lower voltage as a warm engine.
FC Relay 1 Command: The fan control (FC) relay is commanded
by the PCM. FC Relay 1 displays the command as ON or OFF.
Low Coolant Lamp: The scan tool displays ON or OFF. The state
of the Low Coolant indicator as commanded by the IPC. The IPC receives a class 2
message from the BCM indicating the coolant level.
Low Coolant Level: The scan tool displays ON or OFF. The
state of the low coolant level switch.