The Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description
of all IPC related parameters available on the scan tool.
8-Digit GM Part Number: The scan tool displays the GM 8-digit part number of the module.
Air Bag Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the air bag indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Antilock Discrete : The scan tool displays On/Off. When the discrete input is active
to the IPC, the scan tool displays ON. When the discrete input is inactive,
the scan tool displays OFF.
Antilock Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the ABS indicator as
commanded by the IPC.
Battery Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-25.5 volts. The voltage measured
at the battery positive voltage circuit of the IPC.
Brake Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the BRAKE indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Check Gages Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the CHECK GAGES indicator
in the HUD.
Cruise Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the CRUISE indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Display Fuel Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off . The IPC monitors the Fuel Info
button of the DIC switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Display Gage Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off . The IPC monitors the Gage Info
button of the DIC switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Driver Door Ajar Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the driver door ajar
switch input detected by the DDM.
Driver Door Jamb Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the driver door jamb
switch input detected by the DDM (low input).
ECT Sensor: The scan tool displays -40 to +140°C (-40 to +284°F).
The PCM monitors the voltage at the signal circuit of the engine coolant
temperature sensor. The voltage is inversely proportional to the engine
coolant temerature.
Engine Oil Level Switch: The scan tool displays OK/Low. The PCM monitors the signal circuit
of the engine oil level switch, A open switch is displayed as Low.
Engine Oil Life Remaining: The scan tool displays 0-100%. The PCM is responsible for
calculating and sending the correct oil life data to the IPC.
Engine Oil Pressure Sen: The scan tool displays 0-19 V. The PCM monitors the signal
circuit of the engine oil pressure sensor.
Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0-9999 RPM. The PCM is responsible
for calculating correct engine speed data using the engine speed sensor input.
Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0-9999 RPM. The IPC monitors the engine
speed signal circuit from the PCM.
English/Metric Status: The scan tool displays English/Metric. The state of the units
displayed on the IPC HUD as requested by the IPC.
English/Metric Sw: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The IPC monitors the Eng/Met
button on the DIC switch, A closed switch is displayed as Active.
Fasten Seat Belts: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the fasten safety belt
indicator as commanded by the IPC.
Fuel Tank Level Remaining: The scan tool displays 0-100%. The PCM calculates the amount
of fuel remaining in the tank based on the signal circuit from the fuel level
sensor.
High Beam Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the high beam indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
High Beam Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the high beam switch
as detected by the head up display (HUD).
Hot Temp Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the hot coolant temperature
indicator as commanded by the IPC.
Ignition 1 : The scan tool displays On/Off. This indicates whether or not there
is ignition 1 voltage at the IPC.
Ignition 3 : The scan tool displays On/Off. This indicates whether or not there
is ignition 3 voltage at the HUD.
Ignition Counter: The scan tool displays 0-50. The IPC and the HUD count the
number of times the ignition is cycled.
Ignition Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-25.5 volts. The voltage measured
at the HUD when the ignition is turned on .
Key In Ignition: The scan tool displays Yes/No. The instrument panel module (IPM)
monitors the ignition key alarm switch. A closed switch is displayed as
Yes with the key in the ignition.
km/h Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the km/h indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Left Rear Door Ajar Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the left rear door
ajar switch.
Left Rear Door Jamb Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the left rear door
jamb switch.
Low Brake Fluid : The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC monitors the brake fluid
level indicator switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Low Coolant Level : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the low coolant level
indicator as commanded by the IPC.
Low Fuel Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the low fuel indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Lt Turning Signal Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC and the HUD monitors the
left turn signal supply voltage circuit. An active turn signal toggles between
On and Off.
MPH : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the MPH indicator as
commanded by the IPC.
Odo/Trip Switch : The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC monitors the odo/trip button
of the DIC switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Oil Pressure : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the oil pressure indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Outside Status: The scan tool displays Day/Night. The time of day as determined
by the ambient light sensor.
Park Brake Switch : The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC monitors the park brake
switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Passenger Door Ajar Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the passenger door
ajar switch.
Passenger Door Jamb Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the passenger door
ajar switch input.
PROM ID: The scan tool displays the 4-digit number that identifies the PROM
of the module.
Reset Switch : The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC monitors the RESET switch
of the DIC. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Right Rear Door Ajar Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the right rear door
ajar switch.
Right Rear Door Jamb Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the right rear door
jamb switch.
Rt Turning Signal Sw: The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC and the HUD monitor the
right turn signal supply voltage circuit. An active turn signal toggles between
On and Off.
Serial Number: The scan tool displays the 4-digit serial number of the module.
Service Veh. Soon Lamp: The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON indicator as commanded by the IPC.
Theft System Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the SECURITY indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Traction Off Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the TRACTION OFF indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Trip Reset Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC monitors the trip reset
button of the DIC switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Vehicle Speed : The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0-159 mph).
The IPC and the HUD obtain vehicle speed data from the PCM on a dedicated
input.
Vehicle Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/p (0-159 mph).
The PCM monitors the vehicle speed sensor signal circuit.
VF Dim: The scan tool displays 0-19 volts. The HUD monitors the VF
dimming signal circuit of the HUD switch.
Volt Lamp : The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the Charge indicator
as commanded by the IPC.
Washer Fluid Level : The scan tool displays On/Off. The IPC monitors the windshield
washer fluid level switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.
Year Module Built: The scan tool displays the 4-digit number which corresponds to
the year that module was manufactured.