Scan Tool Data Definitions

2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions
COMMANDED GEN: The scan tool displays Disabled until the generator is commanded ON by the PCM.

GENERATOR LAMP: The scan tool displays ON/OFF. The scan tool displays OFF until the generator lamp is commanded ON by the PCM.

GENERATOR PWM: The scan tool displays the % time that the generator is ON.

GENERATOR LAMP CIRCUIT: The scan tool displays OK/Fault. The Scan tool displays Fault when the generator lamp circuit is open.

IGNITION 1: The scan tool displays 0-18 Volts. The voltage measured between the module's Ignition 1 voltage circuit and ground circuit.

VTD FUEL DISABLE: The scan tool displays ON/OFF. The scan tool displays ON when the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) is active.
RENDER: 1.0x

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