Scan Tool Data Definitions - Cruise Control

SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

The Scan Tool Data Definitions list contains a brief description of all of the cruise control related parameters that are available on the scan tool

Battery Voltage" The scan tool displays the battery voltage. The electronic control module (ECM) monitors the battery positive voltage circuit.

Cruise Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the cruise control On/Off switch. A closed switch is displayed as On.

Cruise Brake Switch: The scan tool displays Applied or Released. The ECM monitors the cruise/brake switch. A closed switch is displayed as Released.

Cruise Resume/Accel: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the cruise control Resume/Accel switch. A closed switch is displayed as On, when the cruise On/Off switch is ON and the cruise Resume/Accel button is pressed.

Cruise Set/Coast: The scan tool displays On or Off. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the cruise control Set/Coast switch. A closed switch is displayed as On, when the cruise On/Off switch is ON and the Set/Coast button is pressed.

Brake Switch: The scan tool displays Applied or Released. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the stop lamp switch. A closed switch is displayed as Applied.

Engine Speed: The scan tool displays RPM. The ECM monitors the CKP sensor and the CMP sensor in order to determine the engine RPM.

Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays km/h or mph. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the vehicle speed signal sensor.