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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: BCM
Table 2: IPC
Table 3: Engine Control Module (ECM)

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 the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .

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.

BCM

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/Seat Belt Buckled/High Lamps OFF/Park Brake Unapplied

Ambient Air Temp. Sensor

BCM HVAC Data

Volts

Varies w/temp.

Door Ajar Switch

BCM Entry Control Data

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Driver Door Ajar Switch

BCM Entry Control Data

Door Closed/Door Ajar

Door Closed

Headlamp Off Switch

BCM Lighting Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Headlamp On Switch

BCM Lighting Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Key In Ignition Cylinder Switch

BCM Power Moding Data

Yes/No

Yes

Park Lamp Switch

BCM Lighting Data

On/Off

Off

Trunk Ajar Switch

BCM Entry Control Data

Trunk Closed/Trunk Ajar

Trunk Closed

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

Battery Voltage Signal

IPC

Volts

Varies

DIC Information Switch

IPC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Ignition 1 Input

IPC

Active/Inactive

Active

Menu Switch

IPC

Off/On

Off

Reset Switch

IPC

Active/Inactive

Active

Engine Control Module (ECM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

Cruise Control Active

IPC ECM Data

No/Yes

No

Change Engine Oil Indicator Command

ECM

On/Off

Off

Current Gear

IPC ECM Data

P/N, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Reverse

P/N

ECT Sensor

IPC ECM Data

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Life Remaining

IPC ECM Data

% (percent)

Varies w/oil life

Engine Oil Level Switch

IPC ECM Data

Ok/Low

Ok

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

IPC ECM Data

Volts

Varies w/oil pressure

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

IPC ECM Data

kPa/psi

Varies w/oil pressure

Engine Oil Temperature Calculated

ECM

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

Varies w/oil Temperature

Engine Speed

IPC ECM Data

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

IPC ECM Data

Liters/Gallons

Varies w/fuel level

Fuel Level Sensor

IPC ECM Data

Voltage

Varies w/fuel level

Ignition 1 Signal

IPC ECM Data

Off/On

On

Low EOP Lamp Command

IPC PCM Data

On/Off

Off

Low Engine Oil Level Lamp Command

IPC PCM Data

On/Off

Off

MIL Circuit Status

ECM

Incomplete/Short to Gnd/Short to B+/Open/Ok

Ok

MIL Command

IPC ECM Data

On/Off

On/Off

Reduced Engine Power

IPC ECM Data

Inactive/Active

Inactive

Vehicle Speed Status

IPC ECM Data

Incomplete/ Short to Gnd/ Open/Short to B+/Ok

Ok

Vehicle Speed Sensor

IPC ECM Data

miles per hour (kilometers per hour)

0 mph (0 km/h)