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Table 1: Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

ABS Active

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the ABS system is engaged.

ABS Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is an ABS fault.

Battery Voltage Signal

Varies

This displays volts. This is the voltage status of the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

Brake Fluid Level Sensor

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the brake fluid level.

BPP Signal

Released

The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the brake pedal.

DRP Active

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

DRP Disabled

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

Lateral Accelerometer Input

Varies

This displays m/s². This is the state of the lateral accelerometer.

LF Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the left front wheel speed sensor.

LF Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LF Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

Low Tire Press. Lamp

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the low tire pressure indicator is illuminated.

LR Wheel Speed Sensor

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the washer fluid level.

LR Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

LR Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the left rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

Panic Brake Assist Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The state of the panic brake assist depends on the state of traction of the tires and engine RPM.

Pump Motor Command Voltage

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the voltage status of the EBCM pump motor command.

RF Inlet Solenoid

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RF Outlet Solenoid

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RF Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the right front wheel speed sensor.

RR Inlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RR Outlet Solenoid Command

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the right rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

RR Wheel Speed Sensor

0 km/h (0 mph)

This displays km/h (mph). This is the current speed of the right front wheel speed sensor.

Steering Sensor

Centered

The scan tool displays Centered or Uncentered. This is the state of the steering sensor.

Steering Wheel Position

Varies

This displays degrees. This is the signal received from the steering angle sensor.

TCS Active

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the traction control system (TCS).

TCS Failed

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the traction control system (TCS).

TCS Switch State

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the traction control system (TCS) switch.

VSES Active

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool displays Yes when VSES is active, and No when VSES is inactive.

VSES Failed

No

The scan tool will display Yes or No depending on the state of the ABS indicator.

Yaw Rate Sensor Input

Varies

This displays °/sec. The reading varies depending on the angle of the vehicle.

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

Automated Bleed

This is used in order to bleed ABS hydraulics. Refer to Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure .

LF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

LR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

Pump Motor Test

This is used in order to command the ABS pump motor On or Off.

RF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

RR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Commands the solenoid ON and OFF.

Steering Position Sensor Calibration

This is used to center the steering position sensor.