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Scan Tool Output Controls

Body Control Module (BCM)

Scan Tool Output Control Additional Menu Selection(s) Description
Chime Fast Chime Test The BCM activates the fast chime when you select On. The chime continues to sound until you select Off.
Chime Medium Chime Test The BCM activates the medium chime when you select On. The chime continues to sound until you select Off.
Chime Slow Chime Test The BCM activates the slow chime when you select On. The chime continues to sound until you select Off.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Scan Tool Output Control Additional Menu Selection(s) Description
Coolant Gauge Sweep Output Control The IPC drives the coolant gage at or above H when you select Up. The IPC drives the coolant gage at or below C when you select Down.
Display(s) Test Output Control The IPC illuminates the indicators (excluding the turn signals, high beam, and MIL) when you select On. The indicators illuminate until commanded Off.
Fuel Gauge Sweep Output Control The IPC drives the fuel gage at or above full when you select Up. The IPC drives the fuel gage at or below empty when you select Down.
Speedometer Gauge Sweep Output Control The IPC drives the speedometer at or above 140 MPH (225 km/h) when you select Up. The IPC drives the speedometer at or below 0 MPH (0 km/h) when you select Down.
Tachometer Gauge Sweep Output Control The IPC drives the tachometer at or above 8000 RPM when you select Up. The IPC drives the tachometer at or below 0 RPM when you select Down.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Output Control Additional Menu Selection(s) Description
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Engine Output Controls (3.1L) The PCM commands the IPC to turn this lamp on and off.
MIL Dash Lamps (3.8L) The PCM commands the IPC to turn this lamp on and off.
Oil Life Reset Engine Output Controls The scan tool commands the desired percentage (0-100%) input as requested by the scan tool user.