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Scan Tool Data Definitions

Battery Voltage

The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The scan tool displays the voltage as received on the battery positive voltage circuit to the module.

Generator Lamp Circuit Status

The scan tool displays Fault/OK/Invalid State. The scan tool displays Fault until the engine is started then OK is displayed.

GEN F-Terminal Signal

The scan tool displays 0-100%. The scan tool displays 0-5% until the engine is running, then the percentage value varies depending on electrical loads.

Generator L-Terminal Signal Command

The scan tool displays OK/No Output. The scan tool displays No Output until the engine is started and the PCM receives a signal from the generator then OK is displayed.

Heated Seats Cycling Due to Load Mgt.

The scan tool displays Yes/No. The Scan tool displays No unless the Load management system is active.

IMS

The scan tool displays Park, Park/Reverse, Reverse, Reverse/Neutral, Neutral, Neutral/Drive 4, Drive 4, Drive 4/Drive 3, Drive 3, Drive 3/Drive 2, Drive 2, Drive 2/Drive 1, Drive 1, INVALID, and OPEN. The scan tool displays the physical position of the Internal Mode Switch (IMS) of the transmission.

Ignition 1 Signal

The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The scan tool displays the voltage as received on the Ignition 1 circuit to the PCM.

Inadvert. Power Output

The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays On unless the Load management system is active.

Starter Enable Relay Circuit Status

The scan tool displays Fault/OK/Invalid State. The scan tool displays Fault until the ignition is placed into the START position then OK is displayed.

Starter Relay Command

The scan tool displays ON/OFF. The scan tool displays Off until the ignition is placed into the CRANK position, then it reads On.

Volt Lamp

The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays On when the PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC to turn on the charge indicator lamp then On is displayed.