Scan Tool Data Definitions
Scan Tool Data DefinitionsIPC-Data-Low Coolant Input: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The IPC monitors the engine coolant indicator module. A closed switch, with low coolant level, is displayed as Active.
IPC-Inputs-Coolant Hot Lamp: The scan tool displays On or Off. The state of the engine coolant temperature indicator as commanded by the IPC.
IPC-Inputs-Low Coolant Lamp: The scan tool displays On or Off. The state of the low engine coolant level indicator as commanded by the IPC.
PCM-ECT: The scan tool displays -40 to +151 degrees C (-40 to +304 degrees F). The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is mounted in the coolant stream. The PCM applies 5 volts to the ECT sensor circuit. The sensor is a thermistor which changes internal resistance as temperature changes. When the sensor is cold (internal resistance high), the PCM monitors a high signal voltage and interprets it as a cold engine. As the sensor warms (internal resistance decreases), the voltage signal decreases and the PCM interprets the lower voltage as a warm engine.
PCM-FC Relay 1 Circuit Status: The scan tool displays OK or Fault. This parameter indicates the state of the driver circuit for this device.
PCM-FC Relay 1 Command: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates the state of the low speed fan relay driver.
PCM-FC Relay 2 and 3 Circuit Status: The scan tool displays OK or Fault. This parameter indicates the state of the driver circuit for this device.
PCM-FC Relay 2 and 3 Command: The scan tool displays On or Off. This parameter indicates the state of the high speed fan relay driver.