Body Control Module Scan Tool Information
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Instrument Panel Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
| Parameter | System State | Expected Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions: Ignition ON | |||
| Accessory LED Duty Cycle | - | Varies | This displays %. |
| Accessory Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the accessory relay. |
| Adjusted Battery Current | - | Varies | This displays amps. |
| Battery Voltage Signal | - | Varies | This displays Volts. This is the current battery voltage signal. |
| BPP Sensor | - | Varies | This displays Counts. This is the current brake pedal position (BPP) measured in counts. |
| BPP Sensor Reference | - | Varies | This displays Counts. This is the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor reference measured in counts. |
| BPPS High During Learn | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) was high during learn. |
| BPPS Learned Home Position | - | Varies | This displays Volts. This is the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) home position measured in volts. |
| BPPS Low During Learn | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) was low during learn. |
| BPPS Move During Learn | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) was moved during learn. |
| BPPS Status | - | Learned | The scan tool displays Learned, Unlearned, Undecided or Invalid. Learned is displayed if the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) is calibrated properly. |
| Calculated Brake Pedal Position | - | Varies | This displays Counts. This is the current brake pedal position measured in counts. |
| Cigar Lighter Relay | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the cigarette lighter relay. |
| Courtesy Lamp Switch | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the courtesy lamp switch. |
| Column Lock Relay | - | Disabled | The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This is the state of the column lock relay. |
| Cruise | - | Varies | This displays Counts. This is the state of the cruise switch measured in counts. |
| Dimming potentiometer | - | OK | The scan tool displays OK or Failed. |
| Dimming Required | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. |
| Estimated Battery Temp. | - | Varies | This displays °C (°F). This is the current estimated battery temperature. |
| Flash to Pass Switch | - | Inactive / Off | The scan tool displays Active / Inactive or On / Off. This is the state of the flash to pass switch. |
| Front Foglamp Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the front foglamp relay. |
| Hazard Lamp Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the hazard lamp switch. |
| Hazard Lamps | - | Disabled | The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This is the state of the hazard lamps. |
| Headlamp Switch | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the headlamp switch. |
| Headlamp Washer Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the headlamp washer relay. |
| Headlamp Washer Switch | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the headlamp washer switch. |
| Headlamp/Parklamp Off Switch | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the headlamp / parklamp off switch. |
| High Beam Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the high beam relay. |
| High Beam Select Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the high beam select switch. |
| Horn Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the horn relay. |
| Ignition Mode Switch | - | Varies | This displays Volts. This is the current voltage at the ignition mode switch. |
| Incandescent Dimming | - | Varies | This displays %. This is the interior lighting dimming percentage. |
| Key Cylinder Halo Lamp | - | Varies | This displays %. This is the dimming percentage at the key cylinder. |
| Learn in Progress | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) is in learn mode. |
| LED Dimming | - | Varies | This displays %. This is the backlighting dimming percentage. |
| Lights On With Wipers | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. |
| Low Beam Relay Status | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the low beam relay. |
| OFF LED Duty Cycle | - | Varies | This displays %. |
| Park Lamp Switch | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the park lamp switch. |
| Park Position Input | - | In Park | The scan tool displays Out of Park or In Park. In Park is displayed if the vehicle transmission is in park. |
| Parkgear Home Position Switch | - | Varies | The scan tool displays On or Off. |
| Parking Brake Switch | - | Released | The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the parking brake switch. |
| Parklamp Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the parklamp relay. |
| Personalization Status | - | Varies | The scan tool displays Driver 1, Driver 2 or Unknown. |
| Photocell State | - | Varies | The scan tool displays Day or Night. |
| PRNDL State | - | Park | The scan tool displays Park or Not in Park. Park is displayed if the transmission gear is in park. |
| Remote Start Attempts | - | Varies | The scan tool displays a numeric value from 0-10. |
| Remote Start Equipped | - | Varies | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. |
| Remote Start Request | - | No | The scan tool displays Yes or No. |
| Remote Starts Remaining | - | Varies | The scan tool displays a numeric value from 0-10. |
| Run Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the run relay. |
| Run/Crank Relay Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the run/crank relay. |
| SIR Lighting | - | Disabled | The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This is the state of the SIR lighting. |
| Smart Beam Status | - | Enabled | The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. This is the state of the smart beam. |
| Start LED Duty Cycle | - | Varies | This displays %. |
| Steering Wheel Controls Return | - | Varies | This displays Counts. |
| Steering Wheel Position Sensor | - | Varies | This displays Counts. This is the position of the steering wheel measured in counts. |
| Stop Lamp Status | - | Off | The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the stop lamps. |
| Stoplamp Relay | - | Released | The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the stoplamp relay. |
| Tap Up/Down Enable | - | Disabled | The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. |
| Telescope Forward Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the telescope forward switch. |
| Telescope Rearward Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the telescope rearward switch. |
| Tilt Down Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the tilt down switch. |
| Tilt Up Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the tilt up switch. |
| Traction Control Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the traction control switch. |
| Twilight Enable | - | Varies | The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. |
| Valet Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the valet switch. |
Instrument Panel Module Scan Tool Output Controls
| Output Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Accessory LED | This output control is used to command the Accessory LED ON or OFF. |
| Air Quality Sensitivity Level | This output control is used to control the air quality sensitivity level. |
| BPP Sensor Calibration | This output control is used to calibrate the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor. |
| Column Lock Relay Enable | This output control is used to command the column lock relay enable function. |
| Front Fog Lamps | This output control is used to command the front fog lamps ON or OFF. |
| Headlamp Washer | This output control is used to select a headlamp washer ON or OFF. |
| High Beams | This output control is used to command the front high beams ON or OFF. |
| Horn | This output control is used to command the horn ON or OFF. |
| Idle Boost Level 1 | This output control is used to increase percentage or amperage of the idle boost level 1. Boost increases engine speed in the event that there is a low battery condition. |
| Idle Boost Level 2 | This output control is used to increase percentage or amperage of the idle boost level 2. Boost increases engine speed in the event that there is a low battery condition. |
| Idle Boost Level 3 | This output control is used to increase percentage or amperage of the idle boost level 3. Boost increases engine speed in the event that there is a low battery condition. |
| Ignition Switch LED Power | This output control is used to command the Accessory, Off and Start LEDs around the start switch ON or OFF. |
| Incandescent Dimming | This output control is used to control the incandescent dimming from 0-100 percent by 20 percent increments when INCREASE or DECREASE is selected. |
| LED Dimming | This output control is used to control the LED dimming from 0-100 percent by 20 percent increments when INCREASE or DECREASE is selected. |
| Low Beams | This output control is used to command the low beam headlamps ON or OFF. |
| Off LED | This output control is used to command the Off LED ON or OFF. |
| Parking Lamps | This output control is used to command the parking lamps ON or OFF. |
| Program VIN | This output control is used to program the vehicle identification number (VIN) into the module. |
| Setup New IPM / RIM | This output control is used to setup the instrument panel module (IPM) or rear integration module (RIM). |
| Smart Beam | This output control is used to enable or disable the smart beam in the rear view mirror. |
| Start LED | This output control is used to command the Start LED ON or OFF. |
| Stop Lamp | This output control is used to command the stop lamps ON or OFF. |