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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MALIBU V6-3.5L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESSCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8
Scan Tool Data Definitions
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions
Scan Tool Data Definitions
ABS Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the ABS. Indicates if ABS is currently active.
BPP Status: The scan tool displays Applied or Released. The state of the brake pedal position sensor.
Brake Temp Status: The scan tool displays Normal or Over Temp. The status of the brake temperature. Indicates if the brake temperature is above the traction control thermal cutoff point.
DRP Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the DRP. Indicates if DRP is currently active.
DRP Disabled: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The failed status of the DRP. Indicates if the EBCM disabled DRP due to a malfunction.
Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0-9,999 RPM. The crankshaft rotation speed.
Ignition Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-17 volts. The level of ignition voltage at the EBCM.
Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The actual speed of the left front wheel.
Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The actual speed of the left rear wheel.
Pump Motor Relay: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates the commanded state of the pump motor control.
Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0-159 mph). The actual speed of the right front wheel.
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The actual speed of the right rear wheel.
Rough Road Detected: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The EBCM calculation of the road surface, this information is sent to the PCM via serial data messages. The PCM uses this information for misfire detection.
Solenoid Relay: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates the commanded state of the system relay.
Switched Battery Signal: The scan tool displays 0-17 volts. The level of the internal EBCM switched battery voltage available to the solenoid valves and pump motor.
TCS Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the TCS. Indicates if TCS is currently active.
TCS Active Indicator: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the Traction Engaged message to be displayed by the DTC.
TCS Enabled: The scan tool displays Yes or No. Indicates if the EBCM has enabled TCS.
TCS Off Indicator: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the Traction indicator to be displayed.
Traction Control Status: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The active status of the TCC Indicates if TCS is currently active.
Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays 0-2 km/h (0-159 mph). The vehicle speed from the average of all four wheel speeds.
ABS Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the ABS. Indicates if ABS is currently active.
BPP Status: The scan tool displays Applied or Released. The state of the brake pedal position sensor.
Brake Temp Status: The scan tool displays Normal or Over Temp. The status of the brake temperature. Indicates if the brake temperature is above the traction control thermal cutoff point.
DRP Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the DRP. Indicates if DRP is currently active.
DRP Disabled: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The failed status of the DRP. Indicates if the EBCM disabled DRP due to a malfunction.
Engine Speed: The scan tool displays 0-9,999 RPM. The crankshaft rotation speed.
Ignition Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-17 volts. The level of ignition voltage at the EBCM.
Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The actual speed of the left front wheel.
Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The actual speed of the left rear wheel.
Pump Motor Relay: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates the commanded state of the pump motor control.
Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0-159 mph). The actual speed of the right front wheel.
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0 to 159 mph). The actual speed of the right rear wheel.
Rough Road Detected: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The EBCM calculation of the road surface, this information is sent to the PCM via serial data messages. The PCM uses this information for misfire detection.
Solenoid Relay: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates the commanded state of the system relay.
Switched Battery Signal: The scan tool displays 0-17 volts. The level of the internal EBCM switched battery voltage available to the solenoid valves and pump motor.
TCS Active: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The active status of the TCS. Indicates if TCS is currently active.
TCS Active Indicator: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the Traction Engaged message to be displayed by the DTC.
TCS Enabled: The scan tool displays Yes or No. Indicates if the EBCM has enabled TCS.
TCS Off Indicator: The scan tool displays Off or On. Indicates if the EBCM is commanding the Traction indicator to be displayed.
Traction Control Status: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The active status of the TCC Indicates if TCS is currently active.
Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays 0-2 km/h (0-159 mph). The vehicle speed from the average of all four wheel speeds.
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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.