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For 1990-2009 cars only

Refer to the below data tables when one of the following conditions exist:

    • The Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check is complete.
    • The on board diagnostics are operating correctly.
    • No diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are displayed.

The typical scan tool data values are an average of the displayed values recorded from normally operating vehicles. The typical scan tool data values are intended to represent what a normally functioning system would display with certain preliminary settings. The values you get may vary slightly due to a low battery charge or other reasons. But the values should be very close.

Use only the parameters listed in the tables for diagnosis. If a scan tool reads other parameters, the values are not recommended for use in diagnosis. Refer to the Scan tool data definitions for further detailed information.

Typical Scan Tool Data Display

Preliminary Settings: The following preliminary settings must be set in order to achieve the same typical data values listed in the table.

Instrument Cluster Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Park brake set with the ignitions switch OFF / Ignition Switch in RUN / Engine running / Automatic Transmission in PARK / Manual Transmission in NEUTRAL / Air Conditioning is OFF

Important:: The output table shown below does not list all of the IPC LEDs. The IPC LEDs not listed are controlled by a different device. Refer to the applicable device when diagnosing IPC LEDs not shown in the table below.

4WD

Outputs

OFF

OFF

ABS Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Battery

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Battery Voltage

Data

Volts

12.0 - 14.7 Volts (varies with the vehicle)

Brake Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Cargo Lamp On

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Change Engine Oil

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Check Coolant Temp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Check Eng Oil Level

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Check Engine Temp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Cruise Control

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Dimming

Inputs

Active / Inactive

Active (when the park lamps are ON)

Displayed Coolant Temperature

Data

Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)

190°F (87°C)

Displayed Fuel Level

Data

Percentage (%)

0-100% (Varies with the fuel tank level)

Displayed Odometer Mile

Data

Miles / Kilometers

XXX,XXX Miles (Varies with the mileage of the vehicle)

Displayed Trans Oil Temperature

Data

Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)

100°F (37.78°C)

Displayed Trip Odometer

Data

Miles / Kilometers

XXX,XXX Miles (Varies with the mileage of the vehicle

Engine Speed

Data

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

500-700 RPM (Varies with the vehicle)

Fasten Seat Belts

Outputs

OFF

OFF

High Beam Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Hour Meter

Data

Hours

XXX Hours (Varies with the Hours of the vehicle

Low Coolant

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Low Fuel Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Low Washer Fluid

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Module Part number

Module Information

Numeric

XXXXXXXXX (Varies with the vehicle)

Monitored Coolant Temperature

Data

Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)

190°F (Fluctuates range 180-200°F)

87°C (Fluctuates range 82-93°C)

Monitored Fuel Level

Data

Percentage (%)

0-100% (Varies with the fuel tank level)

Monitored Trans Oil Temperature

Data

Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)

100°F (37.78°C)

Oil Pressure Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Overspeed Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Park Switch

Inputs

Open / Closed

Closed

PRNDL STATE

Inputs

Park / Reverse / Neutral / Drive / Third / Second / First / Invalid

Park

Reduce Engine Power

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Security Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Service 4WD

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Service Throttle Soon

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Tow / Haul

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Trans. Fluid Hot

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Trans. Hot ... Idle Engine

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Trip Reset Switch

Inputs

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Upshift Lamp

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Vehicle Speed

Data

Miles Per Hour (MPH) / Kilometers

0 MPH

Wait to Start

Outputs

OFF

OFF

Water in Fuel

Outputs

OFF

OFF