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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001LUMINA V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESSCAN TOOL DATA, NORMAL VALUES AND DEFINITIONSSCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS - POWERTRAIN SYSTEMSIGNITION MODE
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J
Ignition Mode
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Ignition Mode
Scan Tool Displays BYPASS or IC. Indicates the commanded state of the Bypass signal output from the PCM. When BYPASS is displayed, the ignition control module is controlling the spark advance at a fixed 10 degrees BTDC (Bypass mode). IC displayed indicates that the PCM has requested control of the spark advance (IC mode). The ignition control module determines the correct operating mode based on the level of voltage that the PCM applies to the ignition control module bypass circuit. The PCM provides 5 volts to the ignition control module bypass circuit when conditions are appropriate for PCM control of spark timing (IC mode). If the PCM does not apply 5 volts to the bypass circuit, or if the ignition control module does not receive it, the module will control spark timing.
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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.