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Scan Tool Data Definitions - Instrument Panel Integration Module (IPM)

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Outside Air Temp: The scan tool displays -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F). The output of the ambient air temperature sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Inside Air Temp: The scan tool displays -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F). The output of the inside air temperature sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Left AC Duct Temp: The scan tool displays -40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F). The output of the LH A/C duct temperature sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Left HTR Duct Temp: The scan tool displays -40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F). The output of the LH HTR duct temperature sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Right AC Duct Temp: The scan tool displays -40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F). The output of the RH A/C duct temperature sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Right HTR Duct Temp: The scan tool displays -40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F). The output of the RH HTR duct temperature sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Left Duct Temp Desired: The scan tool displays -18 to 120°C (0 to 250°F). The target LH A/C duct temperature that the HVAC system is trying to achieve.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Right Duct Temp Desired: The scan tool displays -18 to 120°C (0 to 250°F). The target RH A/C duct temperature that the HVAC system is trying to achieve.

IPM - HVAC Sensors - Left Solar: The scan tool displays 0 to 50 counts. The solar load output of the LH sunload sensor and ambient light sensor.

IPM - HVAC Sensor - Right Solar: The scan tool displays 0 to 50 counts. The solar load output of the RH sunload sensor and ambient light sensor.

IPM - HVAC System Data - Commanded Blower: The scan tool displays 0 to 100%.

IPM - HVAC System Data - Selected Air Mode: The scan tool displays AUTO, Upper, Defog, Bi-Level, Heater or Defrost. The current operating mode of the HVAC system.

IPM - HVAC System Data - A/C Requested: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The message sent out on class 2 to the DIM when A/C is requested.

IPM - HVAC System Data - Coolant Temperature: The scan tool displays -40 to 120°C (-40 to 250°F). The information is received from the PCM on the class 2 communication link.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - Left Temp. Dr. Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The desired position of the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - Left Temp Dr Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - Right Temp. Dr. Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The desired position of the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - Right Temp Dr Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - HTR/DEF/AC Dr Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The desired position of the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - HTR/DEF/AC Dr Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - Air Inlet Dr Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The desired position of the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Positions - Air Inlet Dr Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Min Left Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Max Left Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The maximum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Min Right Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Max Right Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The maximum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Min HTR/DEF/AC Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Max HTR/DEF/AC Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The maximum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Min Air inlet Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - HVAC Door Calibrations - Max Air Inlet Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The maximum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Outside Air Temp: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Inside Air Temp: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Left AC Duct Temp: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Left HTR Duct Temp: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Right AC Duct Temp: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Right HTR Duct Temp: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Left Solar Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - Open/Short Data - Right Solar Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 Volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

IPM - HVAC Motors- Left Temp Door Position: The scan tool displays Hot or Cold selections. The selection drives the actuator to its min or max stop.

IPM - HVAC Motors - Right Temp Door Position: The scan tool displays Hot or Cold selections. The selection drives the actuator to its min or max stop

IPM - HVAC Motors - HTR/DEF/AC Door Position: The scan tool displays Defrost or Panel selections. The selection drives the actuator to its min or max stop.

IPM - HVAC Motors - Air Inlet Door Position: The scan tool displays Outside or Recirc selections. The selection drives the actuator to its min or max stop.

IPM - Miscellaneous Tests - Instant OAT Update: The scan tool displays Commanded State: None or On. Updates the IPM outside air temperature input to the current raw value.

IPM - Miscellaneous Tests - Blower Motor: The scan tool displays Commanded State: None, Off or On. This function allows you to command the blower motor to its maximum (100%) or minimum (0%) speeds.

IPM - Miscellaneous Tests - Recalibrate All Motors: The scan tool displays Commanded State: None or On. This function commands the actuators to drive to the stops fully opened and fully closed and relearn these endpoints.

IPM - Miscellaneous Tests - Relearn Control Panel Type: The scan tool displays Commanded State: None or On. This function has the IPM relearn a new climate control panel.

IPM - Set Options - Afterblow: Allows the blower motor to run after the ignition is turned OFF.

IPM - Temperature Offset: Allows for variation between driver set temperature and target (desired) system discharge temperature.