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This Typical Scan Tool Data Values table contains all engine related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is in alphabetical order. A given parameter may appear in any one of the data lists, and in some cases may appear more than once, or in more than one data list in order to group certain related parameters together. The Engine and Misfire data list, typical values and data definitions are covered in Engine Controls.

Use the Typical Scan Tool Data Values table only after the following is determined:

    • Powertrain or Transmission On-Board Diagnostic System Check is completed.
    • No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are set.
    • The on-board diagnostics are functioning properly.

Important: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data. Report the scan tool problem to the manufacturer. Use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Scan tool values from a properly operating vehicle may be used for comparison with the vehicle you are diagnosing. The Typical Scan Tool Data Values table represents values that would be seen on a normally operating vehicle.

Only the parameters listed below are in this service manual for use in diagnosis. For further information on using the scan tool in order to diagnose the TCM and related components, refer to the applicable reference section listed below. If all values are within the typical range described below, refer to Symptoms Table for diagnosis.

The Data List column indicates where a parameter can be located on the scan tool. Refer to the scan tool operating manual for the exact locations of the data lists. The following information is a description of each term listed:

    • All = The Parameter is in all data lists indicated below.
    • Eng 1 = Engine 1 Data List
    • Misfire = Misfire Data List
    • FF = Freeze Frame Data List
    • Trans 1 = Transmission 1 Data List

For Cold Key On, Cold Idle and Hot Idle: Vehicle in Park, A/C turned Off, no power steering load, all accessories Off, brake pedal Released. For 55 MPH Cruise: Vehicle in Drive 4, A/C turned On and no power steering load. Compare data after driving approximately 1 mile.

Scan Tool Parameter

Units Displayed

Data List

Cold Key On

Cold Idle

Hot Idle

55 MPH Cruise

A/C Load Signal

Heavy/Normal

Eng 1

--

Normal

Varies

Normal

A/C Compressor Control

A/C On / A/C Off

Eng 1

--

Yes

Yes

Yes

A/C Request

Yes/No

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

Actual MAF at Idle

g/s

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

Avg. Inj. Pulse at Idle

ms

Eng 1

--

--

--

2

Battery Voltage

Volts

Eng 1

--

--

13.3

13.6

Calc Converter Temp

°C (°F)

Misfire

--

--

--

--

Cam Signal Present

Low/High

Eng 1

--

--

--

Toggles

Compensation Gradient

H2O

Misfire

--

--

--

--

Desired MAF at Idle

g/s

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

Desired Idle Speed

RPM

Eng 1

920

700-1200

550-675

--

ECT

°C (°F)

Eng 1

-20 - 50°C (-4-122°F)

-20 - 50°C (-4-122°F)

90 - 110°C (194-280°F)

90 - 110°C (194-280°F)

ECT Sensor

Volts

Eng 1

--

--

--

0.89

Engine Load Signal

ms

Eng 1

--

--

--

1.35

Engine Speed

RPM

Eng 1

0

--

--

2080

EVAP Canister Vent Valve

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

EVAP Leakage Factor

--

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

EVAP Purge Valve

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

EVAP System Ready

No/Yes

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

Fuel Level Output

Volts

Eng 1

--

--

--

1.86

Fuel Pump Relay

ON/OFF

Eng 1

--

--

--

ON

Fuel Tank Pressure

in. H2O

Eng 1

--

--

--

0.92

Fuel Tank Pressure

Volts

Eng 1

--

--

--

2.76

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1

mV

Eng 1

450

Varies

Varies

Varies

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2

mV

Eng 1

450

Varies

Varies

Varies

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1

mV

Eng 1

450

Varies

Varies

Varies

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 2

mV

Eng 1

450

Varies

Varies

Varies

HO2S Bn 1 and Bn2 Ready

No/Yes

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

HO2S Heaters Ready

Yes/No

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

HO2S Statues Bank 1

Lean/Rich

Eng 1

--

Toggles

Toggles

Toggles

HO2S Status Bank 2

Lean/Rich

Eng 1

--

Toggles

Toggles

Toggles

IAC Long Term AIr Trim

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

2

IAC Pulse Ratio

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

4

IAC Short Term Air Trim

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

0

IAT

°C (°F)

Eng 1

Close to Outside Air Temperature

-20 - 50°C (-4-122°F)

0 - 90°C (32-194°F)

Close to Outside Air Temperature

IAT Sensor

Volts

Eng 1

--

--

--

2.8

Ignition Coil 1 and 4

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

Toggles

Toggles

Toggles

Ignition Coil 2 and 5

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

Toggles

Toggles

Toggles

Ignition Coil 3 and 6

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

Toggles

Toggles

Toggles

Int Plenum Sw Valve

Open/Closed

Eng 1

--

--

--

Open

Int Reson Sw Valve

Open/Closed

Eng 1

--

--

--

Closed

Knock Signal Present

No/Yes

Eng 1

No

Varies

Varies

No

Knock Retard

Degrees

Eng 1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Lean/Rich Avg. Bn 1

secs

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

Lean/Rich Avg. Bn 2

secs

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

Long Term Add. FT Bn 1

ms

Eng 1

0

15

15

Varies

Long Term Add. FT Bn 2

ms

Eng 1

0

15

15

Varies

Long Term Mult. FT Bn 1

%

Eng 1

0

15

15

Varies

Long Term Mult. FT Bn 2

%

Eng 1

0

15

15

Varies

Loop Status Bank 1

Open/Closed

Eng 1

--

--

--

Closed

Loop Status Bank 2

Open/Closed

Eng 1

--

--

--

Closed

MAF

Volts

Eng 1

--

--

--

1.4

MIL

Off/On

Eng 1

--

--

--

Off

MIL Request

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

Misfire Current Cyl #1

counts

misfire

0

0

0

0

Misfire Current Cyl #2

counts

misfire

0

0

0

0

Misfire Current Cyl #3

counts

misfire

0

0

0

0

Misfire Current Cyl #4

counts

misfire

0

0

0

0

Misfire Current Cyl #5

counts

misfire

0

0

0

0

Misfire Current Cyl #6

counts

misfire

0

0

0

0

Number of DTCs

--

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

Park/Nuetral Switch

P-N/R-D-3-2-1

Eng 1

--

--

--

R-D-3-2-1

Sec AIR Pump Relay

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

Sec AIR System Ready

No/Yes

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

Short Term FT Bank 1

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

Short Term FT Bank 2

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

Calc Full Pos Switch

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

Calc Idle Pos. Switch

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

Spark

Degrees

Eng 1

-15

Varies

Varies

-39

Calc Torque Reduction

steps

Eng 1

--

--

--

0

TC Torque Request

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

8

TCM Torque Red. Request

%

Eng 1

--

--

--

13

TCM Torque Red. Request

Yes/No

Eng 1

--

--

--

No

Theft Deterrent Status

No Signal/Correct Code/

Eng 1

--

--

--

Correct Code

TP Normalized

%

Eng 1

0

0

0

4.0

TP Sensor

Volts

Eng 1

0.63

0.63

0.63

0.76

TP Signal

%

Eng 1

0

0

0

15

Traction Control

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

Traction Control Status

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Inactive

Trans Torq Red Req

No/Yes

Eng 1

--

--

--

--

TWC Bn1 and Bn2 Ready

No/Yes

Eng 1

--

--

--

Varies

Vacuum Decay Gradient

H2O

Misfire

--

--

--

--

Vehicle Speed

mph

Eng 1

0

0

0

55

Vehicle Speed Pulse

Active/Inactive

Eng 1

--

--

--

Toggles