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Scan Tool Data Definitions

GEN F-Terminal Signal: The scan tool displays 0% - 100%. The scan tool displays 0% - 10% until the engine is started and the PCM receives a signal from the generator then the percentage varies up to 100%.

GEN L-Terminal Signal Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays Off until the engine is running, then the PCM supplies then the percentage value varies depending on electrical loads

GEN L-Terminal Signal Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays Off until the engine is running, then the PCM supplies a 5.0 V signal to turn ON the regulator, then On is displayed.

Ignition 1 Signal: The scan tool displays 0 - 20 Volts. The scan tool displays the voltage as received on the Ignition 1 circuit to the PCM.

TR Sw.: The scan tool displays Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive 4, Drive 3, Drive 2, Drive 1. The scan tool displays the position of the transmission range switch.
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