Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Scan Tool Data List
The scan tool data lists contain all the instrument panel, gages, and console related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The parameters in the list are arranged in alphabetical order. The data list column indicates the location of the parameter within the scan tool menu selections.
Use the scan tool data lists as directed by a diagnostic table or in order to supplement the diagnostic procedures. Begin all of the diagnostic procedures with the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .
Use the scan tool data lists only after the following is determined:
- There is no published DTC procedure nor published symptom procedure for the customer concern.
- The DTC or symptom procedure indicated by the diagnostic system check does not resolve the customer concern.
The typical data values are obtained from a properly operating vehicle under the conditions specified in the first row of the scan tool data list table. Comparison of the parameter values from the suspect vehicle with the typical data values may reveal the source of the customer concern.
| Scan Tool Parameter | Data List | Units Displayed | Typical Data Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/Seat Belt Buckled/High Beams OFF/Park Brake Unapplied | |||
| Cruise Control Switch | Cruise Control Data | Cancel/Off/On/Resume/Set/Error | Off |
| Driver Door Ajar Switch | Doors Data | Door Closed/Door Ajar | Door Closed |
| Key In Ignition Cylinder Status | Power Mode Data | Key Out/Key In | Key Out |
| Park Lamp Switch | Exterior Lighting Data | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| Scan Tool Parameter | Data List | Units Displayed | Typical Data Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions: Ignition ON/Engine OFF/Seat Belt Buckled/High Beams OFF/Park Brake Unapplied | |||
| Battery Voltage | IPC | Volts | Varies |
| Brake Fluid | IPC | Ok/Low | Ok |
| Brake Fluid Switch | IPC | Volts | Off |
| DIC Fuel Info. | IPC | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| DIC Information Switch | IPC | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| DIC Personalization | IPC | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| Heated Washer Fluid Indicator Signal | IPC | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| Ignition 1 Input | IPC | Active/Inactive | Active |
| Ignition Cycle Counter | IPC | Counts | Varies |
| LCD Dimming | IPC | Percent (%) | Varies |
| Passenger Seatbelt Indicator Command | IPC | Off/On | Off |
| Passenger Seatbelt Indicator Status | IPC | Off/On | Off |
| Trip Reset Switch | IPC | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| Washer Fluid Level | IPC | Ok/Low | Ok |
| Scan Tool Parameter | Data List | Units Displayed | Typical Data Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Normal Operating Temperature | |||
| Cruise Control Active | ECM IPC Data | Inactive/Active/Invalid | Inactive |
| Change Engine Oil Indicator Command | ECM IPC Data | Off/On | Off |
| ECT Sensor | ECM IPC Data | Celsius (Fahrenheit) | 85-105°C (185-220°F) |
| Engine Oil Level Switch | ECM IPC Data | Ok/Off | Off |
| Engine Oil Life Remaining | ECM IPC Data | % | 0-100% Varies |
| Engine Oil Pressure Sensor | ECM IPC Data | kPa (psi) | Varies w/oil pressure |
| Engine Oil Pressure Sensor | ECM IPC Data | 0-5 Volts | Varies w/oil pressure |
| Engine Oil Temperature Calculated | ECM IPC Data | Celsius (fahrenheit) | Varies w/oil temperature |
| Engine Speed | ECM IPC Data | RPM | ±100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed |
| Fuel Level Sensor | ECM IPC Data | Volts | Varies |
| Fuel Tank Level Remaining | ECM IPC Data | % | 0-100% Varies |
| Ignition 1 Signal | ECM IPC Data | Volts | Varies |
| Ignition Accessory Signal | ECM IPC Data | Off/On | Off |
| Low EOP Indicator Command | IPC Data | Off/On | Off |
| Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Command | ECM IPC Data | Off/On | Off |
| MIL Circuit Status | ECM IPC Data | Incomplete/Short GND/Open/Short B+/Ok | Ok |
| MIL Command | ECM IPC Data | Off/On | Off |
| Vehicle Speed Sensor | ECM IPC Data | kph (mph) | 0 kph (0 mph) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.