This list explains each data message displayed on the scan tool.

This information will assist you in tracking down emissions or driveability DTCs, because you can view the displays while you are driving the vehicle. Refer to the On-Board Diagnostic System Check for additional information.

1-2 Shift Error: Range: -3.20 to +3.18 seconds. This display is the difference between the desired 1-2 shift time and the actual 1-2 shift time. The greater the negative number equals a longer shift.

1-2 Shift Time: Range: 0.00-6.38 seconds. This display is the actual time of the last 1-2 shift. The shift time is based on a gear box ratio change after the commanded 1-2 shift.

1-2 Solenoid/2-3 Solenoid: Displays ON or OFF. When the transmission is in FIRST and FOURTH gear, the display should indicate ON for the 1-2 solenoid. When the transmission is in SECOND and THIRD gear, the display should indicate OFF for the 1-2 solenoid. When the transmission is in FIRST and SECOND gear, the display should indicate OFF for the 2-3 solenoid. When the transmission is in THIRD and FOURTH gear, the display should indicate ON for the 2-3 solenoid.

1-2 Solenoid Open/Short to GND: Displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates if an open or short to ground exists in the 1-2 shift solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the 1-2 shift solenoid valve is commanded OFF.

1-2 Solenoid Short to Volts: Displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates if a short to voltage exists in the 1-2 shift solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the 1-2 shift solenoid valve is commanded ON.

1-2 TAP High Cell (1-2 Shift Transmission Adapt Pressure High): Range: -221 to +214 kPa (-32 to +31 psi). This display is the amount of pressure that is added to the base line pressure in order to adjust the holding effort of a clutch or a band during a 1-2 shift with high shift torque.

1-2 TAP Low Cell (1-2 Shift Transmission Adapt Pressure Low): Range: -221 to +214 kPa (-32 to +31 psi). This display is the amount of pressure that is added to the base line pressure in order to adjust the holding effort of a clutch or a band during a 1-2 shift with low shift torque.

2-3 Shift Error: Range: -3.20 to +3.18 seconds. This display is the difference between the desired 2-3 shift time and the actual 2-3 shift time. The greater the negative number equals a longer shift.

2-3 Shift Time: Range: 0.00-6.38 seconds. This display is the actual time of the last 2-3 shift. The shift time is based on a gear box ratio change after the commanded 2-3 shift.

2-3 Solenoid Open/Short to GND: Displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates if an open or short to ground exists in the 2-3 shift solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the 2-3 shift solenoid valve is commanded OFF.

2-3 Solenoid Short to Volts: Displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates if a short to voltage exists in the 2-3 shift solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the 2-3 shift solenoid valve is commanded ON.

2-3 TAP High Cell (2-3 Shift Transmission Adapt Pressure High): Range: -221 to +214 kPa (-32 to +31 psi). This display is the amount of pressure that is added to the base line pressure in order to adjust the holding effort of a clutch or a band during a 2-3 shift with high shift torque.

2-3 TAP Low Cell (2-3 Shift Transmission Adapt Pressure Low): Range: -221 to +214 kPa (-32 to +31 psi). This display is the amount of pressure that is added to the base line pressure in order to adjust the holding effort of a clutch or a band during a 2-3 shift with low shift torque.

3-4 Shift Error: Range: -3.20 to +3.18 seconds. This display is the difference between the desired 3-4 shift time and the actual 3-4 shift time. The greater the negative number equals a longer shift.

3-4 Shift Time: Range: 0.00-6.38 seconds. This display is the actual time of the last 3-4 shift. The shift time is based on a gear box ratio change after the commanded 3-4 shift.

3-4 TAP High Cell (3-4 Shift Transmission Adapt Pressure High): Range: -221 to +214 kPa (-32 to +31 psi). This display is the amount of pressure that is added to the base line pressure in order to adjust the holding effort of a clutch or a band during a 3-4 shift with high shift torque.

3-4 TAP Low Cell (3-4 Shift Transmission Adapt Pressure Low): Range: -221 to +214 kPa (-32 to +31 psi). This display is the amount of pressure that is added to the base line pressure in order to adjust the holding effort of a clutch or a band during a 3-4 shift with low shift torque.

A/C Clutch: Displays ON or OFF. This represents the commanded state of the A/C clutch control relay. The clutch should be engaged whenever ON is displayed. The PCM will compensate for the additional engine load that is accompanied with the A/C clutch engaged.

Adaptable Shift: Displays YES or NO. This display is the monitor of the upshift adapt function. When the adapt capability is functional, YES will be displayed during shift calculation and until the commanded gear changes. When the adapt function is not functional, NO will be displayed.

Cruise: Displays DISABLED or ENABLED. When the display indicates ENABLED, the PCM is allowing cruise control operation. When the display indicates DISABLED, the PCM has disabled cruise control operation. When the cruise control display is ENABLED, shift patterns will be altered for 2-3 and 3-4 upshifts or 4-3 and 3-2 downshifts.

Current Gear: Displays 1, 2, 3, or 4. This display indicates the current commanded state of the shift solenoids.

Current Trans. DTC Set: Range: 0-255. This display will show the number of active Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) which are stored in Freeze Frame and Failure Record.

ECT: Range: -40 to +151°C (-40 to +304°F). This display is the temperature conversion of the voltage input signal to the PCM of the engine coolant temperature.

Engine Run Time: Displays Hours/Minutes/Seconds. This display will show how long the engine has been running. When the ignition is turned OFF, the timer is reset to zero.

Engine Speed: Range: 0-9999 RPM. Engine speed is computed by the PCM from the fuel control reference input (crankshaft position sensor). This parameter indicates the rotational speed of the engine expressed as revolutions per minute.

Engine Torque: Range: 0-510 N·m (0-406 lb ft.). This display indicates the amount of torque that is delivered from the engine.

Gear Ratio:  Range: 0.00-4.00. This display is the actual transmission gear ratio as the transmission operates through all drive ranges including REVERSE and PARK/NEUTRAL. If the display indicates an unfamiliar gear ratio in PARK or NEUTRAL, this ratio will be the average ratio for all gears at the end of the drive cycle.

Hot Mode: Displays ON or OFF. This display indicates transmission hot mode operation due to high transmission fluid temperature. OFF indicates that the transmission fluid temperature has not exceeded 130°C (266°F). ON indicates that the transmission fluid temperature has exceeded 130°C (266°F) and has not cooled to 120°C (248°F) for more than five seconds.

Ignition 0: Range: 0.0-25.5 V. This represents the system voltage measured by the PCM at its ignition input when the ignition is in the run position.

Ignition 1: Range: 0.0-25.5 V. This represents the system voltage measured by the PCM at its ignition input.

Lateral Accelerometer: Operating range:0.25-4.75 V, -1.5 G. This parameter indicates the amount of lateral G's being applied to the vehicle, and is used to enable High Performance Shift Control (HPSC).

Last Shift Time: Range: 0.00-6.38 seconds. This display indicates the actual shift time of the last upshift.

PC Solenoid Actual Current (Pressure Control Solenoid): Range: 0.0-1.25 amps. This display is the actual current flow through the pressure control solenoid circuit which is monitored by the PCM. High current results in low line pressure. Low current results in high line pressure.

PC Solenoid Duty Cycle: Range: 0-100%. This display indicates the commanded state of the pressure control solenoid expressed as a percent of ON time (energized). No current flow indicates zero ON time or 0% duty cycle. High current flow is approximately 60% duty cycle at idle.

PC Solenoid Ref. Current: Range: 0.0-1.25 amps. This display is the amount of current which the PCM has commanded through the pressure control solenoid circuit. High current results in low line pressure. Low current results in high line pressure.

Steady State Mode: Displays 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. This display indicates which steady state adaptive pressure is in use: 0 = Steady State TAP Reverse; 1 = Steady State TAP 1st Gear; 2 = Steady State TAP 2nd Gear; 3 = Steady State TAP 3rd Gear; 4 = Steady State TAP 4th Gear; 5 = Steady State TAP 2nd Gear/TCC Applied; 6 = Steady State TAP 3rd Gear/TCC Applied; 7 = Steady State TAP 4th Gear/TCC Applied.

Steady State Slip: Range: 0-255. This is the slip accumulator which increases or decreases depending on the clutch slip speed and the torque converter clutch slip speed. This value is used to adapt up or down the steady state adaptive pressure.

Steady State TAP (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates that the steady state pressure modifier is currently in use.

Steady State TAP 1GR (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 1st Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 1st gear when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP 2GR (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 2nd Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 2nd gear when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP 2GR w/TCC (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 2nd Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 2nd gear with TCC applied when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP 3GR (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 3rd Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 3rd gear when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP 3GR w/TCC (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 3rd Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 3rd gear with TCC applied when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP 4GR (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 4th Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 4th gear when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP 4GR w/TCC (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure 4th Gear): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in 4th gear with TCC applied when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

Steady State TAP Reverse (Steady State Transmission Adapt Pressure Reverse): Range: 0-876 kPa (0-127 psi). This display indicates a pressure modification which is added to the line pressure in Reverse when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.

TCC Brake Switch: Displays OPEN or CLOSED. This display indicates the status of the TCC brake switch circuit input to the PCM. OPEN indicates a zero voltage input (brake pedal applied). CLOSED indicates a voltage input (brake pedal released).

TCC Duty Cycle: Range: 0-100%. This display indicates the commanded percent of TCC PWM solenoid ON time. 90% represents a fully energized commanded state and 0% represents a de-energized commanded state.

TCC Duty Cycle Open/Short to GND: Displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates if an open or short to ground exists in the TCC PWM solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the TCC PWM solenoid valve is commanded OFF (duty cycle is 0%).

TCC Duty Cycle Short to Volts: Displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates if a short to voltage exists in the TCC PWM solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the TCC PWM solenoid valve is commanded ON (duty cycle is at maximum).

TCC Slip Speed: Range: -4080 to +4079 RPM. This display is the difference between the engine RPM and the RPM of the input shaft of the transmission. A negative value indicates that the engine RPM is less than the RPM of the input shaft (deceleration). A positive value indicates that the engine RPM is greater than the RPM of the input shaft (acceleration).

TFP Range: Displays PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE 4, DRIVE 3, DRIVE 2, DRIVE 1 or INVALID. This parameter is the decoded status of the three A/B/C inputs from the automatic transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch. If a valid combination of inputs is not seen by the PCM, INVALID will be displayed.

TFP Switch A/B/C:  Displays ON/OFF, ON/OFF, ON/OFF. The displays are the three inputs for Range A/B/C from the automatic transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch. ON represents a low voltage signal (switch closed). OFF represents a high voltage signal (switch open). The sequence of open and closed switches is used by the PCM to determine actual manual valve position. This input is used for line pressure, TCC and shift solenoid control.

TFT Sensor: Range: 0.0-5.0 V. This display shows the actual voltage drop across the PCM's internal resistors and the Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor.

TP Angle: Range: 0-100%. The TP Angle is computed by the PCM from TP voltage. The TP Angle should display 0% at idle and 100% at Wide Open Throttle (WOT).

TP Sensor: Range: 0.0-5.0 V, 0-81.92 degrees. The TP Sensor is used by the PCM to determine the amount of throttle demanded by the driver. By monitoring the TP voltage and degrees, the PCM will modify line pressure and shift times.

Trans Fluid Temp: Range: -40 to +151°C (-40 to +304°F). This display is the temperature conversion of the voltage input signal to the PCM of the transmission fluid temperature. Transmission fluid temperature is high (151°C) when the signal voltage is low (0 V). Transmission fluid temperature is low (-40°C) when the signal voltage is high (5.1 V).

Trans Oil Life: Displays a range of 0-100%. This parameter represents the remaining Transmission Oil Life Index that is calculated and maintained by the PCM.

Transmission ISS: Range: 0-8191 RPM. This display indicates the rotational speed of the transmission input shaft expressed as revolutions per minute.

Transmission OSS: Range: 0-8191 RPM. This display indicates the rotational speed of the transmission output shaft expressed as revolutions per minute.

Vehicle Speed: Range: 0-158 mph (0-255 km/h). The vehicle speed sensor input is converted by the PCM to be displayed in mph and km/h.