Typical Scan Tool Data

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Typical Scan Tool Data
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Ignition Off/Run/Crank

Circuit Normal Range Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in OFF, w/key out or ACC
Off/Run/Crank Voltage Key Out/ACC Key Out/ACC Key Out/ACC Key In-Off
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in OFF, w/key in
Off/Run/Crank Voltage Key In-Off Key Out/ACC Key Out/ACC Key In-Off
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in RUN
Off/Run/Crank Voltage Run Key Out/ACC Key Out/ACC Key In-Off
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in START
Off/Run/Crank Voltage Crank Key Out/ACC Key Out/ACC Key In-Off
Off/Run/Crank Signal

Circuit Normal Range Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in OFF, w/key out or ACC
Off/Run/Crank Voltage 0 0 0 51
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in OFF, w/key in
Off/Run/Crank Voltage 51 0 0 51
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in RUN
Off/Run/Crank Voltage 3.5-4.0 0 0 51
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in START
Off/Run/Crank Voltage 1-2 0 0 51
1 The correct value should be B+, but the parameter was scaled to maximum 5 volts, to increase reading accuracy in the lower range.
Key In Status

Circuit Normal Range Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions:  Key in ignition switch
Off/Run/Crank Voltage Key In Key Out Key Out Key In
Operating Conditions:  Key out of ignition switch
Off/Run/Crank Voltage Key Out Key Out Key Out Key In
Off/Run/Crank Reference

Circuit Normal Range Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Ignition Key Resistor Signal 5 0 5 51
1 The correct value should be B+, but the parameter was scaled to maximum 5 volts, to increase reading accuracy in the lower range.
Ignition Run/Crank

Circuit Normal Range Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in RUN or START
Ignition 1 Voltage Active Inactive Inactive Active
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in OFF or ACC
Ignition 1 Voltage Inactive Inactive Inactive Active
Ignition Accessory/Run

Circuit Normal Range Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in ACC or RUN
Accessory Voltage Active Inactive Inactive Active
Operating Conditions:  Ignition Switch in OFF or START
Accessory Voltage Inactive Inactive Inactive Active
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