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Scan Tool Data Definitions



Scan Tool Data Definitions

Body Control Module (BCM)

Battery Voltage
Display indicates battery voltage. Measured in volts.

Shift Lock Solenoid Command
Displays indicates ACTIVE when the brake switch is depressed on Floor Shift.

Shift Lock Solenoid Command
Displays indicate INACTIVE when the brake switch is depressed on Column Shift.

Ignition 1 Signal
Display indicates ON when the ignition 1 input circuit of the module receives a battery signal from the ignition switch.

Remote Start
Display indicates the current status of the remote start request.

Engine Control Module (ECM)

Current Gear
Displays current gear position of the transmission

TCC Brake Switch
Displays ON or OFF status of the TCC Brake switch.

Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Circuit Status
Displays OK, Incomplete, Short B+, Short Gnd, Open.

Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Command
Displays Not Equipped / ON / OFF

TR Sw. A/B/C/P
Displays LOW or HI for the state of each of the four inputs from the IMS. LOW displayed indicates a low voltage signal (0 volts) being monitored at the ECM. HI displayed indicates a high voltage signal (B+) being monitored at the ECM.