Scan Tool Data Definitions

2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions


SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

Battery Voltage Signal: The scan tool displays 0-20 Volts. The scan tool displays the voltage as received by the Module or the 72-08 battery voltage message from the BCM over class 2 lines.

Crank Request: The scan tool displays Off, Accessory, Run and Crank Request. The scan tool displays the status of the crank request at the body control module (BCM).

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.

Generator Lamp Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays the status of the charge indicator as commanded by the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM).

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

GEN L-Terminal Circuit Status: The scan tool displays Incomplete, Short Gnd / Open, Short to B+ or OK. The scan tool displays the status of the GEN L-Terminal circuit.

GEN L-Terminal Command: The scan tool displays %. The scan tool displays the percentage of the GEN L-Terminal signal.

GEN L-Terminal Signal: The scan tool displays Voltage/No Voltage. The scan tool displays Voltage until the engine is running, then displays No Voltage when the engine is running.

GEN L-Terminal Signal Command: The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays Off until the engine is running, then displays On when the engine is running.

Idle Boost Level: The scan tool displays the current engine idle boost level as commanded by the ECM.

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.

IMS: The scan tool displays Drive 3, Drive 4\Drive 3, Park\Reverse, Reverse, Drive 3\Drive 2, Drive 2, Park, Invalid, Neutral\Drive 4, Drive 4, Neutral, Reverse\Neutral, Drive 1, Drive 2\Drive 1, or Open for the LZ9. The scan tool displays the position of the transmission range switch.

Run/Crank Relay: The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool display actual state of the Run/Crank relay.

Run/Crank Relay Command: The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool displays the commanded state of the Run/Crank relay.

Starter Relay Circuit History: The scan tool displays OK, Open, Short or Invalid State. The scan tool displays.

Starter Relay Circuit Status: The scan tool displays Incomplete, Short Gnd / Open, Short to B+ or OK. The scan tool displays the status of the starter relay circuit.

Starter Relay Command: The scan tool displays ON/OFF. The scan tool displays Off until engine start has been requested, then it reads On.

TR Sw.: The scan tool displays Park, Reverse, Neutral, Invalid, Drive 4 or Drive 3 for the L61 or Drive 1, Drive 2, Drive 3, Drive 4, Neutral, Reverse, Park or Invalid for the LX9. The scan tool displays the position of the transmission range switch.
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