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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.

Brake Applied Output

Displays indicates ON when the brake switch is depressed.

BTSI Solenoid

Display indicates ON when the shift lock control solenoid is ON.

Ignition 1 Signal

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

Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Current Gear

Displays current gear position of the transmission

TCC Brake Switch

Displays ON or OFF status of the TCC Brake switch.

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 TCM. HI displayed indicates a high voltage signal (B+) being monitored at the TCM.