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Data Displays

When trouble shooting a malfunction, the ECM and BCM data display can be used to compare the problem vehicle, with a vehicle that is functioning properly. The following is a brief summary of each parameter.

BCM DATA DISPLAY CODES

Code Circuit Affected
BD20 Commanded Blower Voltage
BD21 Coolant Temperature
BD22 Commanded Air Mix Door Position
BD23 Actual Air Mix Door Position
BD24 Air Delivery Mode
0 Auto-Recirc/Max A/C
1 Auto-A/C (Vents)
2 Auto-Bi-Level
3 Auto-Heater/Def
4 Auto-Heater
5 Off
6 Normal Purge
7 Cold ("DEF") Purge
8 Defog
9 Forced Lower
10 Forced Upper
11 Forced Bi-Level
BD25 In-Car Temperature
BD26 Actual Outside Temperature
BD27 High Side Temperature
BD28 Low Side Temperature
BD32 Sun Load Temperature Sensor
BD40 Actual Fuel Level
BD41 Gear Selector Position Sensor
BD42 Dimming Pot
BD43 Twilight Delay Pot
BD44 Twilight Photocell
BD45 Phone Mode
0 No Phone in System
1 OFF
2 ON
3 ON - No Service
4 ON - ROAM
5 ON - Call in Progress
6 ON - Call Received
7 System Problem
BD50 Battery Voltage
BD51 Generator Field
BD60 Vehicle Speed
BD61 Engine Speed
BD70 Cruise Servo Position
BD71 Oil Pressure Sensor
BD90 Option Content No. 1
BD91 Option Content No. 2
BD92 Option Content No. 3
BD98 Ignition Cycle Counter
BD99 BCM PROM I.D.
CD99 CRT PROM I.D. Verification