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For 1990-2009 cars only

The ABS Scan Tool Data Definitions contain a brief description of all the ABS/traction scan tool parameters. This list is in alphanumeric order.

Brake Switch Status: The scan tool displays Applied or Released - The scan tool displays the state of the brake switch.

Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0-10200 RPM - This is essentially a digital tachometer display.

LF Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the left front wheel.

LR Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the left rear wheel.

Pump Monitor State: The scan tool displays On or Off - This parameter indicates the state of the return pump relay.

Rear Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the rear wheels.

RF Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the right front wheel.

RR Wheel Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the actual speed of the right rear wheel.

TCS State: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive - This parameter indicates if the TCS is currently in a TCS event or not.

TCS Status : The scan tool displays Inable or Disable - The parameter indicates the state of the TCS based on if the operator has disabled TCS by pressing the TCS On/Off switch, or if the TCS is disabled because of a malfunction.

TCS Switch State: The scan tool displays On or Off - This parameter indicates the state of the traction control switch.

Throttle Angle: The scan tool displays % - The scan tool displays in percent of throttle open.

Valve Relay State: The scan tool displays On or Off - This parameter indicates the state of the valve relay.

Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h or 0-158 mph - The scan tool displays the vehicle speed.