Scan Tool Data Definitions

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions
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Battery Voltage

The scan tool displays the value of the battery voltage.

Ignition 1

The scan tool displays Active when the ignition switch is in the RUN or CRANK position.

Ignition 3

The scan tool displays Active when the ignition switch is in the RUN position only.

Ignition Power Mode

The scan tool displays the position of the ignition switch. The scan tool displays Off, Run, Crank and Unknown. The word Unknown is displayed when the BCM can not determine the position of the ignition switch.

Julian Date

The scan tool displays the date that the body control module (BCM) was manufactured.

Key In Ignition

The scan tool displays Yes when the ignition key is fully inserted into the ignition switch cylinder. The BCM uses this data to control the chime feature.

Module Part Number

The scan tool displays the part number assigned to the BCM that is currently in the vehicle.

Software Design Suffix

The scan tool displays the version of the software part number in the BCM.

Software Part Number

The scan tool displays the software identification number in the BCM.

RENDER: 1.0x

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