Instrument Cluster Scan Tool Information
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Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Data Parameters
| Parameter | System State | Expected Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions: Ignition ON | |||
| Battery Voltage | - | Varies | This displays volts. This is the voltage input supplied to the instrument panel cluster. |
| Brake Fluid | - | OK | The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the brake fluid level. |
| Brake Fluid Switch | - | Varies | This displays volts. This is the voltage status of the brake fluid switch. |
| DIC Fuel Info. | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the DIC Fuel Info. switch. |
| DIC Information Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the DIC Information switch. |
| DIC Personalization | - | Off | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the DIC Personalization switch. |
| Engine Speed Signal | - | RPM | The scan tool displays 0-9999 RPM. Engine speed is computed by the ECM. It should remain close to desired idle under various engine loads with the engine idling. |
| Heated Washer Fluid Ind. Signal | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. This is the status of the heated washer fluid indicator signal as monitored by the IPC. |
| Ignition 1 Input | - | Active | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the Ignition 1 input to the instrument panel cluster. |
| Ignition Cycle Counter | - | Varies | The scan tool displays counts. This is the number of times the ignition has been cycled from the OFF to ON position. |
| Information Down Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. This is the state of the DIC information down switch as monitored by the IPC. |
| Information Up Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. This the state of the DIC information up switch as monitored by the IPC. |
| Passenger Seatbelt Indicator Commanded | - | Off | This displays On or Off. This is the commanded state of the passenger seatbelt indicator. |
| Passenger Seatbelt Indicator Status | - | Off | This displays On or Off. This is the state of the passenger seatbelt indicator. |
| PRNDL State | - | Invalid | The scan tool displays Invalid/First Gear/Second Gear/Third Gear/Reverse/Neutral/Park/Drive. This is the state of the transmission range as monitored by the ECM. |
| Trip Reset Switch | - | Inactive | The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the trip reset switch. |
| Vehicle Speed | - | km/h | The scan tool displays 0-255 km/h (0-155 mph). The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the vehicle speed sensor. |
| Washer Fluid Level | - | OK | The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the washer fluid level. |
Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Output Controls
| Output Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Dimming | The IPC dims from 0-100 percent when you select INCREASE or DECREASE by 20 percent increments. |
| Display Test | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates all of the display segments when you select On. |
| Display(s) Test | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) sweeps all gages when you select On. |