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Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Information Except Hybrid

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

System State

Expected Value

Description

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

ABS Active

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the ABS system is engaged.

ABS Failed

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is an ABS fault.

Battery Voltage Signal

--

Varies

This displays volts. This is the voltage status of the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

Brake Fluid Level Status

--

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the brake fluid level.

Brake Pressure Sensor Input

--

Varies

The scan tool displays 0-5 Volts. The scan tool displays approximately 1.5 volts when the ignition is ON.

BPP Signal

--

Released

The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the brake pedal.

Delivered Torque

--

0%

The scan tool displays 0-100%. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the delivered torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the ECM is delivering. Normal values are between 10 and 90 percent duty cycle.

Digital HWPS Index Pulse

--

Varies

The scan tool displays High or Low. This is the state of the digital HWPS index pulse. Everytime the steering wheel turns, it toggles between high and low.

DRP Active

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

DRP Disabled

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

Engine Drag Control Failed

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The state of the engine drag control depends on the state of traction of the tires and engine RPM.

HBB Calibration Status

--

Off

This displays On or Off. This is the commanded state of the passenger seat belt indicator.

Lateral Accelerometer Signal

--

0.0 m/s ²

The scan tool displays m/s ². This is the current rate of the vehicle acceleration or deceleration as reported by the lateral accelerometer sensor.

LF Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the left front wheel speed sensor.

LF Inlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LF Outlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LR Wheel Speed Sensor

--

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the washer fluid level.

LR Inlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LR Outlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

Panic Brake Assist Failed

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The state of the panic brake assist depends on the state of traction of the tires and engine RPM.

Pump Motor Command Voltage

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the voltage status of the EBCM pump motor command.

Requested Torque

--

0%

The scan tool displays 0-10%. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the Requested Torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the EBCM is requested.

RF Inlet Solenoid

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RF Outlet Solenoid

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RF Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the right front wheel speed sensor.

RR Inlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RR Outlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RR Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the right front wheel speed sensor.

Steering Wheel Position

--

Varies

This displays degrees. This is the signal received from the steering angle sensor.

TCS Active

--

No

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

TCS Failed

--

No

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

VSES Active

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool displays Yes when VSES is active, and No when VSES is inactive.

VSES Failed

--

No

The scan tool will display Yes or No depending on the state of the ABS indicator.

Yaw Rate Sensor

--

Varies

This displays Volts. The voltage varies depending on the angle of the vehicle.

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control

Description

ABS Motor Test

This is used in order to command the ABS pump motor On or Off.

Active Vacuum Booster

This is used in order to command the active vacuum booster On or Off.

Automated Bleed

This is used in order to bleed ABS hydraulics. Refer to Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure for the ABS - Non-Hybrid Greater than/Equal to 3900 kg (8600 lb) GVW or Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure for the ABS - Non-Hybrid Less than 3900 kg (8600 lb) GVW.

Brake Press. Sen. Calibration

This is used in order to calibrate the brake pressure sensor.

LF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Information Hybrid

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

System State

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

ABS Active

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the ABS system is engaged.

ABS Failed

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is an ABS fault.

Battery Voltage Signal

--

Varies

This displays volts. This is the voltage status of the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

Brake Fluid Level Status

--

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the brake fluid level.

Brake Pressure Sensor Input

--

Varies

The scan tool displays 0-5 Volts. The scan tool displays approximately 1.5 volts when the ignition is ON.

BPP Signal

--

Released

The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the brake pedal.

Delivered Torque

--

0%

The scan tool displays 0-100%. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the delivered torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the ECM is delivering. Normal values are between 10 and 90 percent duty cycle.

Digital HWPS Index Pulse

--

Varies

The scan tool displays High or Low. This is the state of the digital HWPS index pulse. Every time the steering wheel turns, it toggles between high and low.

DRP Active

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

DRP Disabled

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

Engine Drag Control Failed

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The state of the engine drag control depends on the state of traction of the tires and engine RPM.

HBB Calibration Status

--

Off

This displays On or Off. This is the commanded state of the passenger seat belt indicator.

Lateral Accelerometer Signal

--

0.0 m/s ²

The scan tool displays m/s ². This is the current rate of the vehicle acceleration or deceleration as reported by the lateral accelerometer sensor.

LF Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the left front wheel speed sensor.

LF Inlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LF Outlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LR Wheel Speed Sensor

--

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the washer fluid level.

LR Inlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LR Outlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

Panic Brake Assist Failed

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The state of the panic brake assist depends on the state of traction of the tires and engine RPM.

Pump Motor Command Voltage

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the voltage status of the EBCM pump motor command.

Requested Torque

--

0%

The scan tool displays 0-10%. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the Requested Torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the EBCM is requested.

RF Inlet Solenoid

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RF Outlet Solenoid

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RF Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the right front wheel speed sensor.

RR Inlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RR Outlet Solenoid Command

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RR Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the right front wheel speed sensor.

Steering Wheel Position

--

Varies

This displays degrees. This is the signal received from the steering angle sensor.

TCS Active

--

No

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

TCS Failed

--

No

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

VSES Active

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool displays Yes when VSES is active, and No when VSES is inactive.

VSES Failed

--

No

The scan tool will display Yes or No depending on the state of the ABS indicator.

Yaw Rate Sensor

--

Varies

This displays Volts. The voltage varies depending on the angle of the vehicle.

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

ABS Motor Test

This is used in order to command the ABS pump motor On or Off.

Active Vacuum Booster

This is used in order to command the active vacuum booster On or Off.

Automated Bleed

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

Brake Press. Sen. Calibration

This is used in order to calibrate the brake pressure sensor.

LF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.