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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Data List
Table 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Scan Tool Data List (L61)
Table 3: Engine Control Module (ECM) Scan Tool Data List (L81)

Use the Scan Tool Data Display Values and Definitions Information in order to assist in diagnosing the HVAC Control Module problems. Compare the vehicles actual scan tool data with the typical data display value table information. Use the data information in order to aid in understanding the nature of the problem when the vehicle does not match with the typical data display values.

The scan tool data values were taken from a known good vehicle under the following conditions:

    • The ignition switch is in the ON position.
    • The engine is running at idle.
    • The vehicle is in PARK.
    • The doors are closed.
    • The windows are closed.
    • The A/C is ON.
    • The ambient air temperatures are at 22-27°C (70-80°F).

HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine idling, A/C ON, ambient air temperature between 22-27°C (70-80°F)

Auto Switch - Actual

Defrost/Actuator Data

High/Low

Varies

Auto Switch Cmd

Actuator Data

On/Off

Varies

Defrost Switch - Actual

Defrost Data

High/Low

Varies

Defrost Switch Cmd

Defrost Data

On/Off

Varies

Defrost LED

Defrost Data

On/Off

Varies

Economy Switch - Actual

Defrost/Actuator Data

High/Low

Varies

Economy Switch Cmd

Actuator Data

On/Off

Varies

Fan Speed

Defrost/Actuator Data

Counts

Varies

Mix Fdbk

Actuator Data

Counts

Varies

Mode Switch - Actual

Actuator Data

High/Low

Varies

Mode Switch Cmd

Actuator Data

On/Off

Varies

Mode Fdbk

Actuator Data

Counts

Varies

Off Switch - Actual

Defrost/Actuator Data

High/Low

Varies

Off Switch Cmd

Actuator Data

On/Off

Varies

Outside Air Temp

Defrost/Actuator Data

Counts

Varies

Psgr. Compartment Temp

Defrost/Actuator Data

Counts

Varies

Rear Defrost Switch - Actual

Defrost Data

High/ Low

Varies

Rear Defrost Switch Cmd

Defrost Data

On/Off

Varies

Rear Defrost Fdbk

Defrost Data

High/ Low

Varies

Recirc LED

Actuator Data

On/Off

Varies

Recirc Switch - Actual

Actuator Data

High/Low

Varies

Recirc Switch Cmd

Actuator Data

On/Off

Varies

Solar Sensor

Defrost/Actuator Data

Counts

Varies

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Scan Tool Data List (L61)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine idling, A/C ON, ambient air temperature between 22-27°C (70-80°F)

A/C High Side Pressure

General Info-Inputs

kPa/psi

Varies

A/C High Side Pressure

General Info-Inputs/Outputs

0 to 5 Volts

Varies

A/C Relay Command

General Info-Inputs/Outputs

On/Off

On

A/C Relay Circuit Open or Short to Ground

General Info-Outputs

Yes/No

No

A/C Relay Circuit Short to Volts

General Info-Outputs

Yes/No

No

A/C Request

General Info-Inputs/Outputs

Yes/No

Yes

ECT

All

C/F

Varies

Engine Control Module (ECM) Scan Tool Data List (L81)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine idling, A/C ON, ambient air temperature between 22-27°C (70-80°F)

A/C High Side Pressure

General Info-Inputs

kPa/psi

Varies

A/C High Side Pressure

General Info-Outputs

0 to 5 Volts

Varies

A/C Relay Command

General Info-Inputs/Outputs

On/Off

On

A/C Request

General Info-Inputs

Yes/No

Yes

ECT

All

C/F

Varies