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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Table 3: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

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 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.

Body Control Module (BCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/High Beams Off/Doors Closed/Trunk Closed/Park Brake Unapplied

Battery 1

Accessory Switch Inputs

Volts

Varies

Coolant Gauge Position

Accessory

%

Varies

Driver Door Switch

Switch Inputs

High/Low

High

Fuel Gauge Position

Accessory

%

Varies

Key in Ignition

Switch Inputs

Yes/No

Yes

Liftgate Ajar Switch

Switch Inputs

High/Low

High

Low Brake Fluid

Switch Inputs

Yes/No

No

Low Coolant

Switch Inputs

Yes/No

No

Oil Life Reset Switch

Switch Inputs

High/Low

High

Park Brake Switch

Switch Inputs

On/Off

Off

Parklamp Switch

Switch Inputs

On/Off

Off

Pass Door Switches

Switch Inputs

High/Low

High

Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature

ECT

Fuel and Emissions

General Info - Inputs

General Info - Outputs

Ignition

Celsius (Fahrenheit)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Oil Life Left (3.5L)

General Info - Inputs

%

0-100%

Varies

Engine Oil Life Remaining (2.2L)

General Info - Inputs

%

0-100%

Varies

Engine Speed

Fuel and Emissions

General Info - Inputs

General Info - Outputs

Ignition

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Fuel Level

General Info - Inputs

Fuel and Emissions

Ignition

Liters (Gallons)

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor (3.5L)

Fuel and Emissions

General Info - Inputs

Volts

Varies

Low Oil Pressure (2.2L)

General Info

Yes/No

No

Low Oil Pressure Switch (3.5L)

General Info

Open/Closed

Closed

Vehicle Speed

Fuel and Emissions

General Info - Inputs

General Info - Outputs

Ignition

km/h (mph)

0 km/h (0 mph)

Instrument Panel Cluster (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

Software Date - Day

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Software Date - Month

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Software Date - Year

ID Information

Numeric

Varies

Software ID

ID Information

Numeric

Varies