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For 1990-2009 cars only

Body Control Module (BCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Ignition ON/Engine OFF/Vehicle in PARK/Park Brake Released/Headlamps in AUTO/All Doors Closed

Ambient Light Sensor

Data

Volts

1.75 Volts Maximum Light to 4.9 Volts Maximum Dark

Battery Voltage Signal

Data

Volts

Varies

Dimming Potentiometer

Data

Volts

Varies

Courtesy Lamp Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Dome Lamp Override Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Driver Door Ajar Sw.

Inputs

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Front Fog Lamp Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Front Wipers Active

Inputs

Yes/No

No

Hazard Lamp Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Headlamp On Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Headlamp Off Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

High Beam Select Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Ignition 1 Run/Crank

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Active

Ignition Off/Run/Crank

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Active

Park Brake Switch

Inputs

Released/Applied

Released

Park Lamp Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Passenger Door Ajar Sw.

Inputs

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Rear Fog Lamp Switch

Inputs

On/Off

Off

Courtesy Lamp Output

Outputs

On/Off

Off

DRL Status

Outputs

On/Off

Varies

Fog Lamp Relay Cmd.

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Headlamp Relay

Outputs

On/Off

Varies

High Beam Relay Command

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Inadvertent Power Cmd. 1

Outputs

On/Off

On

LF Turn/Hazard Lamp Command

Outputs

On/Off

Off

LR Turn/Hazard Lamp Command

Outputs

On/Off

Off

Park Lamps Signal

Outputs

On/Off

Varies

Rear Fog Lamp Relay Cmd.

Outputs

On/Off

Off

RF Turn/Hazard Lamp Command

Outputs

On/Off

Off

RR Turn/Hazard Lamp Command

Outputs

On/Off

Off