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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Table 3: PCM Scan Tool Data List

The scan tool data lists contain all the instrument panel, gages, and console related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The parameters in the list are arranged in alphabetical order. The data list column indicates the location of the parameter within the scan tool menu selections.

Use the scan tool data lists as directed by a diagnostic table or in order to supplement the diagnostic procedures. Begin all of the diagnostic procedures with Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.

Use the scan tool data lists only after the following is determined:

    • There is no published DTC procedure nor published symptom procedure for the customer concern.
    • The DTC or symptom procedure indicated by the diagnostic system check does not resolve the customer concern.

The typical data values are obtained from a properly operating vehicle under the conditions specified in the first row of the scan tool data list table. Comparison of the parameter values from the suspect vehicle with the typical data values may reveal the source of the customer concern.

Body Control Module (BCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/High Beams Off/Doors Closed/Trunk Closed/Park Brake Unapplied

Brake Fluid Level Switch

BCM Data

On/Off

Off

Driver Door Ajar Sw.

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Ignition 1

BCM Data

On/Off

On

Key in Ignition

BCM Data

On/Off

On

Low Coolant Level

BCM Data

On/Off

Off

Park Brake Switch

BCM Data

On/Off

Off

Park Lamp Input

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Passenger Door Ajar Sw

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Security Lamp Status

Security Data

On/Off/Flashing

Off

Traction Switch

BCM Data

On/Off

Off

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/Seat Belt Buckled/High Beams Off/Park Brake Unapplied

ABS Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Brake Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Cluster Manufacture Date

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Display Units

ID Information

English/Metric

English

DRL Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

High Beam Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

High Coolant Temp Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Ignition 1

Inputs

On/Off

On

Ignition 1

Inputs

Volts

Varies

Last 4 Dig of GM Part No.

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Low Coolant Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Low Fuel Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Low Traction Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Module Type

ID Information

Base/Gauge

Varies

Oil Pressure Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

On

PROM ID

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Seat Belt Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Service Veh Soon Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

SIR Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Software Release Level

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Traction Off Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Trip Reset Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Trunk Ajar Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Upshift Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

Off

Vehicle Destination

ID Information

Domestic/Japan/ Korea/Middle East/Mexico

Varies

Vehicle Model

ID Information

Chevrolet/Pontiac

Varies

Volt Lamp

Lamp Status

On/Off

On

PCM Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

EVAP Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Life Remaining

Engine Data 3

Percent

0-100%

varies

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

Engine Data 3

OK/Low

OK

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

EVAP Data

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Level Sensor

Engine Data 1

EVAP Data

Percent

0-100%

varies

MIL Command

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

EVAP Data

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (0 mph)