FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Scan Tool Data Definitions

Battery Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-30 volts. The voltage measured between the module's battery positive voltage circuit and ground circuit.

Crank Request Signal: The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays No until the ignition is placed into the START position then Yes is displayed.

GEN F-Terminal Signal: The scan tool displays 0-100%. The scan tool displays 0-10% until the engine is started and the PCM receives a signal from the generator then OK is displayed.

Generator L-Terminal Signal Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays Off until the engine is running, then the PCM supplies then the percentage value varies depending on electrical loads.

Ignition 1 Signal: The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The scan tool displays the voltage as received on the Ignition 1 circuit to the PCM.

Starter Enable Relay Circuit Status: The scan tool displays Fault/OK/Invalid State. The scan tool displays Fault until the ignition is placed into the START position then OK is displayed.

Starter Relay Command: The scan tool displays ON/OFF. The scan tool displays Off until the ignition is placed into the CRANK position, then it reads On.