Scan Tool Data Definitions

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions
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Clutch Pedal Switch

This parameter displays the state of the clutch pedal switch circuit input. The scan tool will display APPLIED when the clutch pedal is depressed, and RELEASED when the clutch pedal is released.

Reverse Inhibit Solenoid Command

This parameter displays the commanded state of the reverse inhibit solenoid. When the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), the solenoid is commanded ON, inhibiting shifts to Reverse. When the vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the solenoid is commanded OFF, allowing shifts to Reverse. The scan tool will display ON/OFF.

Skip Shift Lamp Command

This parameter displays the commanded state of the skip shift lamp. The scan tool will display ON/OFF.

Skip Shift Solenoid Command

This parameter displays the commanded state of the skip shift solenoid. The scan tool will display SKIP/NO SKIP.

Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor

This parameter displays the input signal of the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor. The TFT is high 151Β°C (304Β°F) when signal voltage is low, 0 V, and the TFT is low -40Β°C (-40Β°F) when signal voltage is high, 5 V.

Vehicle Speed

This parameter displays the speed at which the vehicle is traveling. The scan tool displays vehicle speed as kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (MPH). The vehicle speed is calculated based on the input signal from the vehicle speed sensor.

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