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Scan Tool Data Definitions



SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)

ALC Status: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the ambient light level indicates low light level then the BCM will turn on the automatic light control (ALC) then the scan tool will display On.

Ambient Light Sensor: The scan tool displays the voltage reading of the ambient light sensor.

Backup Lamp Relay Command: The scan tool display On/Off. When the transmission is placed in the REVERSE position the scan tool displays On.

Day/Night Status: The scan tool displays Day/Night. When the daylight conditions are present the scan tool will display Day.

DRL Status: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the ambient light level indicates daylight level then the scan tool will display ON.

Flash to Pass Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When Flash to Pass switch is placed in the OFF position, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Front Fog Lamp Relay Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the fog lamps are placed in the ON position then the scan tool displays On.

Front Fog Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the fog lamp switch is in the OFF position the scan tool displays Off.

Hazard Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the hazard switch is placed in the ON position, the scan tool will display ON.

Headlamps OFF Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the headlamp switch is placed in the OFF position, the scan tool displays On.

Headlamps ON Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the headlamp switch is placed in the ON position, the scan tool displays Active.

High Beam Relay Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the high beam headlamps are turned on, the scan tool displays On.

High Beam Select Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the high beam headlamps are turned on, the scan tool displays Active.

Inadvert Power CMD: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the inadvertent power is being commanded on by the BCM the scan tool displays On.

Inadvert Power Signal: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the inadvertent power is being commanded on by the BCM the scan tool displays Active.

Interior Light Command: The scan tool displays Off or On. When the interior lights are commanded on, On is displayed. When the interior lights are commanded off, Off is displayed.

Interior Lights Dimmed: The scan tool displays the percentage of dimming that is commanded by the IP dimmer switch.

IP Dimmer Switch: The scan tool displays the position of the IP dimmer switch in volts.

Left Turn Signal Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the turn signal switch is placed in the LEFT position, the scan tool will display Active.

LF Turn Lamp/DRL Status: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the DRL lamps are commanded on by the BCM or the turn signal switch is placed in the LEFT position, scan tool displays On.

Low Beam Relay Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the headlamp are turned on, the scan tool displays On.

LR Turn /Stop Lamp Status: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the DRL lamps are commanded on by the BCM or the turn signal switch is placed in the LEFT position, scan tool displays On.

Park Brake Switch: The scan tool displays Off or On. When the park brake is disengaged, Off is displayed. When the park brake is engaged, On is displayed.

Park Lamp Relay CMD: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the park lamps are turned on, the scan tool will display On.

Park Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the park lamp switch is placed in the ON position, the scan tool will display On.

RF Turn Lamp/DRL Status: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the DRL lamps are commanded on by the BCM or the turn signal switch is placed in the RIGHT position, scan tool displays On.

Right Turn Signal Switch: The scan tool displays Inactive/Active. When the turn signal switch is placed in the RIGHT position, the scan tool will display Active.

RR Turn/Stop Lamp Status: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the DRL lamps are commanded on by the BCM or the turn signal switch is placed in the RIGHT position, scan tool displays On.

Stop Lamp Relay Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the brakes are applied, the scan tool displays On.