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Scan Tool Data Definitions
- Base Model Part Number
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The scan tool displays the part number of the module.
- All Door Lock Motors
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The scan tool displays OFF/ON. This is the Lock output from the body control module (BCM) to all door lock actuators. When either door lock switch is operated to the Lock position the parameter is displayed as ON.
- Battery Voltage
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The scan tool displays 9.0-16.0 volts. This is the state of charge of the vehicles battery.
- Driver Door Unlock Motor
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The scan tool displays OFF/ON. This is the Unlock output from the body control module (BCM) to the driver door lock actuator. When either door lock switch is operated to the Unlock position the parameter is displayed as ON.
- Left Rear Door Ajar Sw.
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The scan tool displays Closed/Ajar, the left rear door ajar switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Ajar.
- LF Door Ajar Switch
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The scan tool displays Door Closed/Ajar, the driver door ajar switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Ajar.
- LF Door Lock Switch
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The scan tool displays Idle/Lock/Unlock/Invalid. This is the driver door lock switch input to the body control module (BCM). Switch transitions to the lock and unlock positions are displayed as Lock and Unlock. If the switch is stuck, or if the switch circuit has shorted to ground, the scan tool will display that function as active. If the switch is then activated to the opposite function, the scan tool displays Invalid.
- LF Door Open Switch
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The scan tool displays Closed/Open, the driver door open switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Open.
- LF Key Cylinder Lock Switch
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The scan tool displays Idle/Lock/Unlock/Invalid, the driver door key cylinder switch input to the body control module (BCM), where the switch transitions to the lock and unlock positions are displayed as Lock and Unlock. If the switch is stuck, or if the switch circuit has shorted to ground, the scan tool will display that function as active. If the switch is then activated to the opposite function, the scan tool displays Invalid.
- LR Door Open Switch
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The scan tool displays Closed/Open, the left rear door open switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Open.
- Passenger Door Unlock Motors
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The scan tool displays OFF/ON. This is the Unlock output from the body control module (BCM) to all passenger door lock actuators. When either door lock switch is operated to the Unlock position the parameter is displayed as ON.
- RF Door Ajar Switch
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The scan tool displays Door Closed/Ajar, the front passenger door ajar switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Ajar.
- RF Door Lock Switch
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The scan tool displays Idle/Lock/Unlock/Invalid. This is the front passenger door lock switch input to the body control module (BCM). Switch transitions to the lock and unlock positions are displayed as Lock and Unlock. If the switch is stuck, or if the switch circuit has shorted to ground, the scan tool will display that function as active. If the switch is then activated to the opposite function, the scan tool displays Invalid.
- RF Door Open Sw.
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The scan tool displays Closed/Open, the front passenger door open switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Open.
- RF Key Cylinder Lock Switch
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If the vehicle is equipped with this feature, the scan tool displays Idle/Lock/Unlock/Invalid, the front passenger door key cylinder switch input to the body control module (BCM), where the switch transitions to the lock and unlock positions are displayed as Lock and Unlock. If the switch is stuck, or if the switch circuit has shorted to ground, the scan tool will display that function as active. If the switch is then activated to the opposite function, the scan tool displays Invalid.
- Right Rear Door Ajar Sw.
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The scan tool displays Closed/Ajar, the right rear door ajar switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Ajar.
- RR Door Open Switch
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The scan tool displays Closed/Open, the right rear door open switch input to the body control module (BCM), where an open door is displayed as Open.
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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.