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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 Signal

Displays ON / OFF indicates the status of the brake pedal switch.

Shifter Unlock Command

Displays indicate ON when the brake switch is depressed on Floor Shift.

Shift Lock Solenoid Command

Displays indicate OFF when the brake switch is depressed on Column Shift.

Ignition 1 Signal

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

Remote Start

Display indicates the current status of the remote start request.

Engine Control Module (ECM)

Current Gear

Displays current gear position of the transmission

TCC Brake Switch

Displays ON or OFF status of the TCC Brake switch.

Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Circuit Status

Displays OK, Incomplete, Short B+, Short Gnd, Open.

Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Command

Displays Not Equipped / ON / OFF

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