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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Heating and Air Conditioning Scan Tool Data List
Table 2: PCM Scan Tool Data List

Use the Scan Tool Data Display Values and Definitions Information in order to assist in diagnosing the heater and A/C control problems. Compare the vehicles actual scan tool data with the typical data display value table information. Use the data information in order to aid in understanding the nature of the problem when the vehicle does not match with the typical data display values.

The scan tool data values were taken from a known good vehicle under the following conditions:

    • The ignition switch is in the ON position.
    • The engine is running at idle.
    • The vehicle is in PARK.
    • The doors are closed.
    • The windows are closed.
    • The A/C is ON.
    • The ambient air temperatures are at 22-27°C (70-80°F).

Heating and Air Conditioning Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine idling, A/C ON, ambient air temperature between 22-27°C (70-80°F)

AC-Cutout

Data List

Active/Inactive

Active

A/C Request

Data List

Yes/No

Yes

A/C Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Air Circulation Valve

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Air Outlet Mode

Data List

Auto

Compartment

Compart/Floor

Defrost

Defrost/Floor

Floor

varies

Auto Switch

Data List

On/Off

varies

Battery Voltage

Data List

Volts

varies

Blower Controller Voltage

Data List

Volts

OFF-0.0 Volts

Position 1-1.5 Volts

Position 2-2.1 Volts

Position 3-2.8 Volts

Position 4-3.4 Volts

Position 5-5.0 Volts

Blower Motor Status

Data List

Active/Inactive

Active

Blower Speed Dec. Sw.

Data List

On/Off

Off

Blower Speed Inc. Sw.

Data List

On/Off

Off

Calc. Left Air Out Temp

Data List

°C/°F

0°C/32°F

Calc. Right Air Out Temp

Data List

°C/°F

0°C/32°F

Def. Air Mix Door Mot.

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Def. Air Mix Door Pos.

Data List

Percentage

0%

Defrost Switch

Data List

On/Off

Off

Desired Left Temp

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Desired Right Temp

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Dimmed Illumination

Data List

Percentage

2-22% (100% when headlamps are OFF)

Disp Outside Temp

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Engine Status

Data List

Off/Running

Running

Flr. Air Mix Door Mot.

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Flr. Air Mix Door Pos.

Data List

Percentage

0-100%

Heating Cont. Valve

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Inside Air Temp Filt.

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Inside Air Temperature

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Inside Temp Sensor

Data List

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Int. Air Mix Door Mot.

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Int. Air Mix Door Pos.

Data List

Percentage

0-100%

Left Air Mix Door Mot.

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Left Air Mix Door Pos.

Data List

Percentage

0-100%

LH Air Out Temp Act.

Data List

°C/°F

varies

LH Air Out Temp Filt.

Data List

°C/°F

varies

LH Air Out Temp Sensor

Data List

Volts

varies

Mode Down Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Mode Up Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

On/Off Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Outside Air Temp Filt.

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Outside Temperature

Data List

°C/°F

varies

Outside Temp Sensor

Data List

Volts

varies

Rear Defog Command

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Rear Defog Status

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Rear Defog Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Recirculation Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

RH Air Out Temp Act.

Data List

°C/°F

varies

RH Air Out Temp Filt.

Data List

°C/°F

varies

RH Air Out Temp Sensor

Data List

Volts

varies

Rt. Air Mix Door Mot.

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Rt. Air Mix Door Pos.

Data List

Percentage

0-100%

Solar Intensity

Data List

W/m²

0 W/m²

Solar Sen. Int. Filt.

Data List

W/m²

0 W/m

Solar Sen. Intensity

Data List

Volts

0 Volts

Twilight Output

Data List

Active/Inactive

Active

Twilight Sensor Voltage

Data List

Volts

0 Volts

Vehicle Speed

Data List

km/h/mph

0 km/h/0 mph

Zone Mode Switch

Data List

Active/Inactive

Inactive

PCM Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine idling, A/C ON, ambient air temperature between 22-27°C (70-80°F)

A/C Clutch Relay

Engine Data

On/Off

On