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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Information RHD

HVAC Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Operating Conditions

Expected Value

Definition

Ignition is ON, engine OFF, and vehicle is stationary

A/C Compressor Current

 

0.008 A

This parameter displays the current of the A/C Compressor.

A/C Compressor PWM

 

%

 

A/C Mode Request

--

Disengaged

The scan tool displays Engage when the ECM receives a GMLAN message from the HVAC control module to engage the A/C compressor. The scan tool displays Disengaged when the ECM receives a GMLAN message from the HVAC control module to disengage the A/C compressor.

--

Engaged

A/C Pressure

--

448 kpa

The scan tool displays 0-3450 kPa (0-500 psi). The voltage applied to the PCM input from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is converted to a pressure value.

A/C Status

 

Active

This parameter displays the status of the A/C system.

 

Inactive

A/C Switch

 

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the A/C request switch is on. The scan tool displays Inactive when the A/C request switch is off.

 

Inactive

Actual Drivers Air Mix Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the drivers air mix door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Actual Front Demister Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the front demister door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Actual Passenger Air Mix Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the passengers air mix door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Actual Rear Air Mix Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the rear air mix door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Actual Rear Outlet Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the rear outlet door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Actual Recirculation Door Position

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the recirculation door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Actual Vent/Floor Outlet Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The actual position of the vent/floor outlet door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Auto Switch

 

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the automatic switch is on. The scan tool displays inactive when the automatic switch is off.

 

Inactive

Backup System Power Mode

 

Invalid

 
 

Valid

Battery Voltage

  

The scan tool displays 0-25 volts. The voltage measured from the battery positive voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the HVAC control module.

Blower Fan Speed Decrease

 

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Blower Fan Speed Decrease is on. The Scan tool displays inactive when the Blower Fan Speed Decrease is off.

 

Inactive

Blower Fan Speed Increase

 

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Blower Fan Speed Increase is on. The Scan tool displays inactive when the Blower Fan Speed Increase is off.

 

Inactive

Blower Fan Speed PWM

 

0 - 114%

The scan tool displays 0-114%. The scan tool displays the control decision for the blower motor speed as determined by the HVAC control module. The scan tool displays 114% when the blower motor is commanded to maximum speed and 0% when the blower motor is commanded OFF.

Blower Fan Speed Voltage

 

1.4 Volts

Commanded Drivers Air Mix Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the drivers air mix door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Commanded Front Demister Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the front demister door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Commanded Passenger Air Mix Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the passengers air mix door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Commanded Rear Air Mix Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the rear air mix door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Commanded Rear Outlet Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the rear outlet door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Commanded Recirculation Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the recirculation door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Commanded Vent/Floor Outlet Door Pos.

--

0 - 100%

The scan tool displays 0-100 %. The commanded position of the vent/floor outlet door interpreted as a percentage by the HVAC control module.

Driver Set Temp

 

23 degrees

The Scan Tool displays the temperature as set by the driver.

Driver Temperature Dial

 

0

The scan tool displays the position of the Driver Temperature Dial.

Engine Coolant Temp

--

18 degrees

The scan tool displays -39 to +140°C (-38 to +284°F). The scan tool displays the engine coolant temperature as detected by the ECM.

Engine ECU A/C Compressor Command

 

Not Allowed

 

Engine Speed

 

0 RPM

The scan tool displays the Speed of the Engine in revolutions per minute.

Evaporator Target Temp

--

-40 degrees

 

Evaporator Temp

--

15 degrees

 

Evaporator Temp

--

15.5 degrees

 

Front Demister Switch

Front demister switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Front Demister switch is on. The scan tool displays Inactive when the Front Demister switch is off.

Front demister switch deactivated

Inactive

Front Outlet Mode

 

Floor

 
  

In Car Temp

--

20 degrees

The scan tool displays -40 to +215°C (-40 to +419°F). The voltage applied to the HVAC control module input for the inside air temperature sensor is converted to a temperature value.

Inlet Mode

 

Fresh

 
  

Mode Decrease Switch

Mode decrease switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the mode switch is on. The scan tool displays Inactive when the mode switch is off.

Mode decrease switch deactivated

Inactive

Mode Increase Switch

Mode increase switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the mode switch is on. The scan tool displays Inactive when the mode switch is off.

Mode increase switch deactivated

Inactive

OFF Switch

OFF switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays ON/OFF. The scan tool displays ON when the OFF switch is active. The scan tool displays OFF when the OFF switch is inactive.

OFF switch deactivated

Inactive

Outside Temp

--

18.5 degrees

The scan tool displays -40 to +215°C (-40 to +419°F). The voltage applied to the HVAC control module input for the ambient air temperature sensor is converted to a temperature value.

Passenger Set Temp

  

The scan tool displays the temperature as set by the passenger.

Passenger Temperature Dial

 

0

The scan tool displays the position of the Passenger Temperature Dial.

Rear Mode Switch

Rear mode switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Rear mode switch is on. The scan tool displays Inactive when the Rear mode switch is off.

Rear mode switch deactivated

Inactive

Rear Outlet Mode

 

Compartment

 
  

Rear Temperature Dial

 

0

The scan tool displays the position of the Rear Temperature Dial.

Rear Window Demister

Rear window demister activated

Active

The scan tool displays the status of the rear window demister, Active when the rear window demister is activated and Inactive when the rear window demister is deactivated.

Rear window demister deactivated

Inactive

Rear Window Demister Switch

Rear window demister switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays the current position of the rear window demister switch, Active when the rear window demister switch is activated and Inactive when the rear window demister switch is deactivated.

Rear window demister switch deactivated

Inactive

Recirculation Switch

Recirculation switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays the current position of the recirculation switch, Active when the recirculation switch is activated and Inactive when the recirculation switch is deactivated.

Recirculation switch deactivated

Inactive

Solar Sensor Driver

--

%

The scan tool displays the current light intensity detected by the driver solar sensor as a percentage value.

Solar Sensor Passenger

--

%

The scan tool displays the current light intensity detected by the passenger solar sensor as a percentage value.

System Power Mode

Ignition is in OFF position

OFF

The scan tool displays the current position of the ignition cycle.

Ignition is in ACC position

Accessory

Ignition is in RUN position

Run

Ignition is in CRANK position

Crank

Vehicle Speed

--

0km

The scan tool range is 0-255 km/h (0-158 mph). This parameter indicates the vehicle speed calculated by the ECM from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).

Zone Configuration

Zone configuration selected

OFF

The scan tool displays the zone configuration status.

Zone configuration deselected

ON

Zone Switch

Zone switch activated

Active

The scan tool displays the current position of the zone switch, Active when the zone switch is activated and Inactive when the zone switch is deactivated.

Zone switch deactivated

Inactive

HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selections

Description

Air Inlet Door Position

HVAC Motors

When you select Outside, the HVAC control module commands the recirculation actuator toward the outside air position. When you select Recirculation, the HVAC control module commands the recirculation actuator toward the recirculation position.

Blower Motor

Miscellaneous Test

When you select ON, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay ON. When you select OFF, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay OFF.

Driver Temp Door Position

HVAC Motors

When you select Cold, the HVAC control module commands the driver air temperature actuator to the full cold position. When you select Hot, the HVAC control module commands the actuator to the full hot position.

Mode Door Position

HVAC Motors

When you select A/C, the HVAC control module commands the mode actuator to the face position. When you select Defrost, the HVAC control module commands the actuator to the defrost position.

Passenger Temp Door Position

HVAC Motors

When you select Cold, the HVAC control module commands the passenger air temperature actuator to the full cold position. When you select Hot, the HVAC control module commands the actuator to the full hot position.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Information LHD

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Operating Conditions

Expected Value

Definition

Ignition is ON, engine OFF, and vehicle is stationary

A/C Head Pressure

--

448 kpa

The scan tool displays 0-3450 kPa (0-500 psi). The voltage applied to the BCM input from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is converted to a pressure value.

A/C Head Pressure

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Out of Range. This is the state of the A/C head pressure.

--

Out of Range

A/C Permission

--

Granted

The scan tool displays Granted or Withheld. This is the state of the A/C.

--

Withheld

A/C Request

A/C button pressed

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool displays Yes when the A/C request switch is on. The scan tool displays No when the A/C request switch is off.

A/C button depressed

No

Air Inlet Door Actual

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the current numeric value of the air inlet door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Air Inlet Door Commanded

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the numeric value of the air inlet door as commanded by the HVAC module.

Aux. Mode Door Actual

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the current numeric value of the auxiliary mode door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Aux. Mode Door Commanded

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the numeric value of the auxiliary mode door as commanded by the HVAC module.

Battery Voltage

--

12 Volts

The scan tool displays 0 - 25 volts. The voltage measured from the battery positive voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the HVAC control module.

Blower Motor Relay Command

--

On

The scan tool displays On/Off. When you select ON, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay ON. When you select OFF, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay OFF.

--

Off

Blower Motor Speed

--

%

This displays percent. This is the percentage of power supplied to the blower motor.

Blower Speed

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Off. This is the state of the blower motor speed.

--

Off

Compressor Performance Test Status

--

Active

 

--

Not Active

Coolant Temperature

--

Degrees

The scan tool displays -39 to +140°C (-38 to +284°F). The scan tool displays the engine coolant temperature as detected by the ECM.

Driver Solar Sensor

--

W/m²

This displays W/m². This is an approximate value at the driver sunload sensor.

Driver Temp. Dr. Actual

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the current numeric value of the driver temperature door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Driver Temp. Dr. Commanded

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the numeric value of the driver temperature door as commanded by the HVAC module.

Driver Temp. Setting

--

Degrees

This displays °C (°F). This is the temperature setting of the driver side area.

Evaporator Temp

--

15.5 degrees

This parameter displays the current temperature of the evaporator

Inside Air Temp. Filtered

--

Degrees

This displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature of the vehicle interior.

Mode Door Actual

--

%

This displays Percentage. This is the current numeric value of the mode door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Mode Door Commanded

--

%

This displays Percentage. This is the numeric value of the mode door as commanded by the HVAC module.

Outside Air Temperature Filtered

 

°

This displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature of the air outside.

Passenger Solar Sensor

--

W/m²

This displays W/m². This is an approximate value at the passenger sunload sensor.

Passenger Temp. Dr. Actual

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the current numeric value of the passenger temperature door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Passenger Temp. Dr. Commanded

--

%

This displays Counts. This is the numeric value of the passenger mode door as commanded by the HVAC module.

Passenger Temp. Setting

--

Degrees

This displays °C (°F). This is the temperature setting of the passenger side area.

Power Mode

Ignition is in OFF position

OFF

The scan tool displays the system power mode which is dependent on the current position of the ignition cycle.

Ignition is in ACC position

Accessory

Ignition is in RUN position

Run

Ignition is in CRANK position

Crank

Rear Defog Relay

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the rear defrost switch.

--

Inactive

Remote Start Status

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive.

--

Inactive

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selections

Description

A/C Compressor Performance

Special Function

 

Air Inlet Door

Special Function

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Aux. Mode Door

Special Function

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Blower Motor Relay

Miscellaneous Test

The scan tool commands the blower motor relay On or Off. When you select ON, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay ON. When you select OFF, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay OFF.

Blower Motor

Miscellaneous Test

The scan tool commands the blower motor On or Off. When ON is selected, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay ON and a command to increase or decrease air. When OFF is selected, the HVAC control module commands the blower motor relay OFF.

Driver Temp. Dr.

Special Function

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Mode Door position

Special Function

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Passenger Temp. Dr. Commanded

Special Function

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Rear Defog Request

Special Functions

The scan tool commands the rear defog Active or Inactive.