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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Output Controls

Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

ABS Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the ABS indicator as commanded by the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Air Bag Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the air bag indicator as commanded by the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

Brake Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the brake lamp as commanded by the IPC.

Coolant Hot Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM/PCM indicating the state of the engine coolant temperature.

Fog Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the fog lamp indicator as commanded by the IPC

Hi Beam Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the high beam indicator as commanded by the IPC.

Km/h Lamp

Varies

The scan tool displays On/Off. Vehicle information is displayed in Km/h or mph as selected from the IPC.

Left Turn Signal

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the left turn signal indicator. The IPC receives a serial data message indicating the status of the left turn signal.

MPH Lamp

Varies

The scan tool displays On/Off. Vehicle information is displayed in Km/h or mph as selected from the IPC.

Low Brake Fluid

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the low brake fluid indicator as commanded by the IPC. The IPC receives a serial data message indicating the status of the brake fluid.

Low Oil Pressure

On

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the low oil pressure indicator as commanded by the IPC. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM/PCM indicating the status of the engine oil pressure.

Right Turn Signal

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the right turn signal indicator. The IPC receives a serial data message indicating the status of the right turn signal.

Upshift Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the upshift indicator as commanded by the ECM/PCM.

VSES Active Lamp

Off

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the state of the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) indicator as commanded by the IPC. The IPC receives a serial data message indicating the status of the VSES.

Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

Display(s) Test

The IPC illuminates the indicators when you select On.

Display Backlight Level

The IPC varies the backlight intensity.

Gage Pointer Light Level

The Gage pointer light level varies in intensity.

Coolant Gage Sweep

The scan tool commands the IPC to sweep the coolant gage between minimum and maximum when selected.

Fuel Gage Sweep

The scan tool commands the IPC to sweep the fuel gage between minimum and maximum when selected.

Speedometer Gage Sweep

The scan tool commands the IPC to sweep the speedometer gage between minimum and maximum when selected.

Tachometer Gage Sweep

The scan tool commands the IPC to sweep the tachometer gage between minimum and maximum when selected.