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

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

Battery 1

Accessory Switch

Inputs Exterior

Lamps Interior

Lamps Door Locks

Wiper/Washer

Security Data

Volts

9-16 V (Varies)

Coolant Gage Position

Accessory

%

Varies

Driver Door Switch

Switch Inputs

Interior Lamps

Open/Closed

Closed

Fuel Gauge Position

Accessory

%

Varies

High Beam Switch

Switch Inputs

Exterior Lamps

On/Off

Off

I/P Dimmer Input

Interior Lamps

Volts

Varies

I/P Dimmer Output

Interior Lamps

%

Varies

Ignition 1 Input

Security Data

On/Off

On

Ignition 2 Input

Security Data

On/Off

On

Key in Ignition

Switch Inputs

Interior Lamps

Yes/No

Yes

Liftgate Ajar Switch

Switch Inputs

Open/Closed

Closed

Low Beam Input

Exterior Lamps

Volts

Varies

Low Brake Fluid

Switch Inputs

Yes/No

No

Low Coolant

Switch Inputs

On/Off

Off

Oil Life Reset Switch

Switch Inputs

On/Off

Off

Park Brake Switch

Switch Inputs

On/Off

Off

Parklamp Switch

Switch Inputs

Exterior Lamps

On/Off

Off

Pass Door Switches

Switch Inputs

Interior Lamps

Open/Closed

Closed

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

Software Date -- Day

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Software Date -- Month

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Software Date -- Year

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Software ID

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

Cruise Control Data

EVAP Data

HO2S Data

Fuel Trim Data

Misfire Data

RPM

100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

EVAP Data

Fuel Trim Data

Misfire Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Life Remaining

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

%

Varies

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

Engine Data 3

Volts

Varies

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

Engine Data 3

OK/Low

OK

Fuel Level Sensor

EVAP Data

%

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor

EVAP Data

Volts

Varies

Ignition 1 Signal

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

Cruise Control Data

EVAP Data

HO2S Data

Fuel Trim Data

Volts

9-16 V (Varies)

Reduced Engine Power

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 3

Cruise Control Data

HO2S Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data 1

Engine Data 2

Engine Data 3

Cruise Control Data

EVAP Data

HO2S Data

Fuel Trim Data

Misfire Data

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (0 mph)