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Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Operating Conditions

Expected Value

Definition

Ignition is ON, engine OFF, and vehicle is stationary

Battery Voltage Signal

--

12 Volts

This displays volts. This is the voltage status of the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

ABS Active

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays No when not active.

--

No

ABS Failed

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is an ABS fault.

--

No

BPP Signal

--

Applied

The scan tool displays Applied or Released. This is the state of the brake pedal.

--

Released

Brake Pressure Sensor Input

Brake applied

0.5 V

The scan tool displays 0-5 Volts. The scan tool displays approximately 0.5 Volts when the ignition is on.

Engine running, brake applied

1.5 V

Delivered Torque

Engine OFF

88%

The scan tool displays 0-100 percent. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the Delivered Torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the ECM is delivering. Normal values are between 10 and 90 percent duty cycle.

Engine idling

10%

Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) Failed

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP).

--

No

LF Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

This is the current speed of the wheel and is displayed in km/h (mph).

RF Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

LR Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

RR Wheel Speed Sensor

--

0 km/h (0 mph)

LF Inlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the left front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

LF Outlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the left front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

LF Outlet Valve Feedback

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. Indicates the actual state of the left front outlet valve solenoid.

--

Inactive

RF Inlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the right front inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

RF Outlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the right front outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

RF Outlet Valve Feedback

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. Indicates the actual state of the right front outlet valve solenoid.

--

Inactive

LR Inlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the left rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

LR Outlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the left rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

LR Outlet Valve Feedback

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. Indicates the actual state of the left rear outlet valve solenoid.

--

Inactive

RR Inlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the right rear inlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

RR Outlet Solenoid Commanded

--

On

The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays Active when the right rear outlet valve solenoid is commanded on.

--

Off

RR Outlet Valve Feedback

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. Indicates the actual state of the right rear outlet valve solenoid.

--

Inactive

Front TCS Isolation Solenoid

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. Indicates if the TCS Isolation Solenoid is operating by holding pressure

--

Inactive

Front TCS Priming Solenoid

--

Active

The scan tool will display Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Front TCS Priming Solenoid is commanded on.

--

Inactive

Rear TCS Isolation Solenoid

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. Indicates if the TCS Isolation Solenoid is operating by holding pressure

--

Inactive

Rear TCS Priming Solenoid

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active when the Rear TCS Priming Solenoid is commanded on.

--

Inactive

Pump Motor Commanded Voltage

--

Volts

This displays Volts. This is the voltage status of the EBCM pump motor command.

Pump Motor Relay Command State

--

On

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is the commanded state of the relay.

--

Off

Pump Motor Relay Feedback State

--

On

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is feedback state of the relay, to show actual state.

--

Off

Lateral Accelerometer

 

Volts

The scan tool will display Volts, depending on the lateral movement of the vehicle.

Requested Torque

--

99%

The scan tool displays 0-100 percent. The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the Requested Torque PWM signal. The duty cycle of the signal is used to transmit how much engine torque the EBCM has requested.

Steering Wheel Position

 

°

The scan tool will display degrees, depending on the position of the steering wheel.

Steering Sensor is Centred

 

Yes

The scan tool will display Yes/No, depending on the position of the steering sensor.

No

TCS Active

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the traction control system (TCS).

--

No

TCS Failed

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the state of the traction control system (TCS).

--

No

TCS On/Off Status

--

On

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is requested status.

--

Off

VSES On/Off Status

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On

The scan tool displays On/Off. This is requested status.

--

Off

VSES Active

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool displays Yes when VSES is active, and No when VSES is inactive.

--

No

VSES Failed

--

Yes

The scan tool will display Yes or No depending on the state of the ABS indicator.

--

No

Yaw Rate Sensor

 

2.5 Volts

The scan tool will display Volts, depending on the yaw rate of the vehicle.

Electronic Brake Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selection(s)

Description

ABS Motor Test

ABS Motor

Used in order to command the ABS pump motor On or Off.

Automated Bleed Procedure

--

Used in order to bleed ABS hydraulics. Refer to Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure.

LF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

LF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

LR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

LR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

RF Inlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

RF Outlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

RR Inlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

RR Outlet Valve Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

Front TCS Isolation Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

Front TCS Priming Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

Rear TCS Isolation Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool will turn the solenoid On or Off as commanded.

Rear TCS Priming Solenoid

Solenoid Test

The scan tool displays Active when the Rear TCS Priming Solenoid is commanded on.

Steering Position Sensor

Steering Position Centering

The scan tool displays the position of the steering angle sensor in degrees

ABS lamp test

Lamp Test

The scan tool commands the IPC to turn on the telltale lamp on the instrument cluster.

DRP lamp test

Lamp Test

The scan tool commands the IPC to turn on the telltale lamp on the instrument cluster.

TCS Indicator lamp test

Lamp Test

The scan tool commands the IPC to turn on the telltale lamp on the instrument cluster.

VSES lamp test

Lamp Test

The scan tool commands the IPC to turn on the telltale lamp on the instrument cluster.