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Scan Tool Output Controls 3.1L

Table 1: Body Control Module (BCM)
Table 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Body Control Module (BCM)

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selection(s)

Description

Display(s) Test

Miscellaneous Test

The BCM sends a command to the instrument panel (IPC) via the serial peripheral interface (SPI) to set all gauges to half scale and to turn on all indicators when you select On.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selection(s)

Description

Fans Low Speed

Fan Relays

The scan tool displays a Commanded State of None, Off or On. This allows you to communicate with the PCM and activate or deactivate the cooling fan 1 relay, manually turning the low speed fans On and Off.

Fans High Speed

Fan Relays

The scan tool displays a Commanded State of None, Off or On. This allows you to communicate with the PCM to activate or deactivate the cooling fan 1 relay, manually turning the low speed fans On. After a 3 second delay the PCM will activate the cooling fan S/P relay and the cooling fan 2 relay. This turns the high speed fans On and Off.