Scan Tool Data Definitions: Outputs

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Outputs
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Backup Lamp Relay:Β  The scan tool displays ON/OFF. This output of the BCM is displayed as ON when the backup lamps are turned on.

Front Fog Lamp Relay:Β  The scan tool displays ON/OFF. This output of the BCM is displayed as ON when the fog lamps are turned on.

Headlamps:Β  The scan tool displays ON/OFF. This output of the BCM is displayed as ON, if the BCM commands the headlamps ON.

Inadvertent Power Output:Β  The scan tool displays OFF or ON. When the BCM is not commanding the inadvertent power On, the scan tool will display Off. When the BCM is commanding the inadvertent power ON, the scan tool will display ON.

Left Turn Signal:Β  The scan tool displays ON/OFF. This output of the BCM is displayed as ON, if the turn signal switch is activated in the turn left position.

Park Lamps:Β  The scan tool displays Off or On. When the BCM is not commanding the park lamp relay On, the scan tool will display Off. When the BCM is commanding the park lamp relay On, the scan tool will display On.

Right Turn Signal:Β  The scan tool displays ON/OFF. This output of the BCM is displayed as ON, if the turn signal switch is activated in the turn right position.

Theater Dimming #1:Β  The scan tool displays OFF or On. When the BCM is not commanding the theater dimming ON, the scan tool displays OFF. When the BCM is commanding the theater dimming ON the scan tool displays ON.

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