Scan Tool Data Definitions (Cruise Control)

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The Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description of all cruise control related parameters available on the scan tool.

APP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angle of the accelerator pedal as calculated by the control module using the signals from the accelerator pedal position sensors. The accelerator pedal position (APP) indicated angle is a range of values indicating a low percentage when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to a high percentage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Cruise Cancel Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the cruise cancel switch as detected by the ECM.
Cruise Control Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The engine control module (ECM) determines the current status of cruise control operation. An active cruise control system is displayed as Yes.
Cruise Disengage (1-8) History: The scan tool displays the last 8 reasons why the cruise control system was disengaged. Refer to the Scan Tool Data Definitions (Disengaged History) for descriptions.
Cruise On/Off Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit. A closed switch is displayed as On. The cruise control On/Off switch must be switched On in order to correctly view the Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch parameter.
Cruise Set/Coast Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit. A closed switch is displayed as On. The cruise control On/Off switch must be switched On in order to correctly view the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter.
Engine Load: Scan tool range 0-100 percent. Engine load is calculated by the ECM from the engine speed and mass air flow (MAF) sensor readings. Engine load should increase with an increase in RPM or air flow.
Engine Run Time: Scan tool range 00:00:00-99:99:99 Hrs:Min:Sec. Indicates the time elapsed since the engine was started. If the engine is stopped, ENGINE RUN TIME will be reset to 00:00:00.
Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0 to 9,999 RPM. The ECM monitors the CKP signal circuit in order to determine the engine RPM.
Ignition 1 Signal: The scan tool displays 6 volts to 18 volts. The ECM monitors the Ignition 1 signal circuit in order to determine the system voltage.
Reduced Engine Power: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the ECM detects that malfunction in the TAC System exists, the scan tool displays Active.
TP Desired Angle: This parameter indicates the TP angle commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display a low value at idle, and a high value at wide open throttle (WOT).
TP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angel of the throttle position (TP) in percent. This information is calculated by the control module using the signals from the throttle position sensors. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the throttle plates are closed. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the throttle plates are fully open.
Vehicle Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 150 km/h (93.2 mph). The ECM monitors the vehicle speed sensor signal circuit in order to calculate the vehicle speed for display.