1-2 Shift Error: This parameter is the difference between
the desired 1-2 shift time and the actual 1-2 shift time. A positive number
indicates a firm or fast shift, the actual shift time was shorter than the
desired shift time. A negative number indicates a soft or slow shift, the
actual shift time was longer than the desired shift time. This value is only
accurate if the shift was adaptable.
1-2 Shift Time: This parameter is the actual time of
the last 1-2 shift. The shift time is based on the engine RPM drop after
the commanded 1-2 shift. This value is only accurate if the shift was adaptable.
1-2 Sol.: Displays ON or OFF. This parameter is the
commanded state of the 1-2 shift solenoid valve. ON represents a commanded
energized state, current is flowing through the solenoid. OFF represents
a non-commanded state, current is not flowing through the solenoid.
1-2 Sol. 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 is commanded OFF.
1-2 Sol. 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
is commanded ON.
1-2 Tap Cell (4-16): Displays kPa or psi. This
parameter displays the amount of pressure varied from a calibrated base line
pressure for shifts. Each TAP Cell is based on a calibrated shift torque
value. Each TAP Cell value is calculated from the last shift time. This cell
pressure is used in addition to the calibrated base line pressure to adjust
the apply of a clutch or band during the next shift.
2-3 Shift Error: This parameter is the difference between
the desired 2-3 shift time and the actual 2-3 shift time. A positive number
indicates a firm or fast shift, the actual shift time was shorter than the
desired shift time. A negative number indicates a soft or slow shift, the
actual shift time was longer than the desired shift time. This value is only
accurate if the shift was adaptable.
2-3 Shift Time: This parameter is the actual time of
the last 2-3 shift. The shift time is based on the engine RPM drop after
the commanded 2-3 shift. This value is only accurate if the shift was adaptable.
2-3 Sol.: Displays ON or OFF. This parameter is the
commanded state of the 2-3 shift solenoid valve. ON represents a commanded
energized state, current is flowing through the solenoid. OFF represents
a non-commanded state, current is not flowing through the solenoid.
2-3 Sol. 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 is commanded OFF.
2-3 Sol. 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
is commanded ON.
2-3 Tap Cell (4-16): See 1-2 Tap Cell (4-16)
3-2 Downshift Sol.: Displays On or Off. This parameter
indicates if the 3-2 shift solenoid valve assembly is currently commanded
On or Off. The solenoid commanded state is based on the transmission temperature
and the commanded gear. The solenoid will change states during a 3-2 downshift
to regulate the appropriate pressure.
3-2 Sol. Open/Short to GND: Displays Yes or No. This
parameter indicates if an open or short to ground exists in the 3-2 shift
solenoid valve assembly feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid
only when the 3-2 shift solenoid is commanded OFF.
3-2 Sol. Short to Volts: Displays Yes or No. This parameter
indicates if a short to voltage exists in the 3-2 shift solenoid valve assembly
feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the 3-2 shift
solenoid is commanded ON.
3-4 Shift Error: This parameter is the difference between
the desired 3-4 shift time and the actual 3-4 shift time. A positive number
indicates a firm or fast shift, the actual shift time was shorter than the
desired shift time. A negative number indicates a soft or slow shift, the
actual shift time was longer than the desired shift time. This value is only
accurate if the shift was adaptable.
3-4 Shift Time: This parameter is the actual time of
the last 3-4 shift. The shift time is based on the engine RPM drop after
the commanded 3-4 shift. This value is only accurate if the shift was adaptable.
A/C Clutch: Displays On or Off. This parameter indicates
the commanded state of the A/C control relay. The clutch should be engaged
when On displays.
Commanded Gear: Displays 1, 2, 3 or 4. This parameter
indicates the current commanded state of the shift solenoids.
Cruise: Displays Enabled or Disabled. This parameter
indicates whether the PCM is allowing cruise operation. The PCM has the ability
to disable cruise control under certain conditions.
Current TAP (Transmission Adaptive Pressure) Cell: This parameter indicates the current TAP cell in use for transmission line
pressure adaptation. The cells are based on engine torque. The higher the
engine torque, the higher the current TAP cell. The last cell used will remain
displayed until the next adaptable upshift occurs.
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature): This parameter is
the input signal of the engine coolant temperature sensor. The engine coolant
temperature is high 151°C (304°F) when the signal voltage is low,
0 V, and the engine coolant temperature is low -40°C (-40°F)
when the signal voltage is high, 5 V.
Engine Run Time: This parameter measures how long the
engine has been operating. When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the value
is reset to zero.
Engine Speed: This parameter indicates the rotational
speed of the engine expressed as revolutions per minute.
Engine Torque: This parameter indicates the amount of
torque that is delivered from the engine.
Estimated Gear Ratio: This parameter indicates the estimated
turbine speed divided by the transmission output speed. Estimated turbine
speed is calculated from engine speed and engine torque.
Ignition Voltage: This represents the system voltage
measured by the PCM at it's ignition feed.
Last Shift Time: This parameter is the actual shift
time of the last shift.
P1870 Slip Counter: Displays 0, 1 or 2. This parameter
is the number of times the P1870 Diagnostic test has identified a slipping
condition. This diagnostic test is required to identify a slipping condition
three times in a row in order to set the DTC P1870 Transmission Component
Slipping Diagnostic code.
PC Sol. Actual Current: This parameter is the actual
current of the pressure control solenoid circuit at the control module. Zero amp,
no current flow, indicates actual higher line pressure. Actual lower line
pressure is indicated by 1.1 amps, high current flow.
PC Sol. Duty Cycle: This parameter is the commanded
state of the pressure control solenoid expressed as a percent of energized
ON time. Zero percent indicates zero ON time, non-energized, or no current
flow. Approximately 60% at idle indicates maximum ON time, energized, or
high current flow.
PC Ref. (Reference) Current: This parameter is the commanded
current of the pressure control solenoid circuit. Zero amp, no current
flow, indicates commanded higher line pressure. Commanded lower line pressure
is indicated by 1.1 amps, high current flow.
Speed Ratio: This parameter indicates engine speed divided
by transmission output speed. This value is used to estimate transmission
gear ratio.
TCC Brake Switch: Displays Open or Closed. This parameter
indicates the state of the brake switch circuit input. Open indicates a zero
voltage input, brake switch open, brake pedal applied. Closed indicates a
B+ voltage input, brake switch closed, brake pedal released.
TCC Duty Cycle: This parameter is the commanded percentage
of ON time of the TCC PWM solenoid. Approximately 90% represents an ON, energized,
commanded state. Zero percent represents an OFF, non-energized, commanded
state. This commanded state is applied at a vehicle speed between approximately
0-16 km/h (0-10 mph).
TCC Duty Cycle Open/Short to GND: Displays Yes or No.
This parameter indicates whether an open or a 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 is commanded OFF, duty cycle is 0%.
TCC Duty Cycle Short to Volts: Displays Yes or No. This
parameter indicates whether 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 is commanded ON, duty cycle is at maximum.
TCC Enable: Displays Yes or No. This parameter is the
commanded state of the TCC solenoid. Yes indicates a commanded energized
state, current is flowing through the solenoid. No indicates a commanded
non-energized state, current is not flowing through the solenoid. This commanded
state occurs at various vehicle speeds between applications.
TCC Enable Open/Short to GND: Displays Yes or No. This
parameter indicates whether an open or a short to ground exists in the TCC
solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when
the TCC solenoid is commanded OFF.
TCC Enable Short to Volts: Displays Yes or No. This
parameter indicates whether a short to voltage exists in the TCC solenoid
valve feedback signal to the PCM. This parameter is valid only when the TCC
solenoid is commanded ON.
TCC (Torque Converter Clutch) Slip Speed: This parameter
is the difference between transmission output speed and engine speed. A negative
value indicates that the engine speed is less than the output speed, deceleration.
A positive value indicates that the engine speed is greater than the output
speed, acceleration. A value of zero indicates that the engine speed is equal
to the output speed, TCC applied.
TFT (Transmission Fluid Temperature) Sensor: When the
transmission fluid is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the PCM will
sense high signal voltage. As the transmission fluid temperature warms to
a normal operating temperature, the sensor resistance becomes less and the
voltage decreases.
TFP Sw.: Displays Park/Neutral, Reverse, Drive4, Drive3,
Drive2, Drive1 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. Invalid is displayed when the PCM does not recognize a valid
combination of inputs.
TFP Sw. A/B/C: Displays HI/LOW, HI/LOW, HI/LOW. This
parameter indicates the status of the three inputs from the Automatic Transmission
Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Assembly to the PCM. LOW represents
a 0 voltage signal. HI represents an ignition voltage signal.
Torque Converter Efficiency: The ratio is calculated
by multiplying the speed ratio by a value related to the "K factor"
of the torque converter. The "K factor" is the looseness or tightness
of the torque converter for a given torque. The nearer the torque converter
is to full coupling, i.e. 1:1, the closer the torque converter efficiency
number will be to 1.
TP Indicated Angle: This parameter indicates the amount
of throttle opening.
TR Sw.: Displays Park/Neutral, Reverse, Drive4, Drive3,
Drive2, Drive1 or Invalid. This parameter is the decoded status of the four
A/B/C/P inputs from the transmission range switch. Invalid is displayed when
the PCM does not recognize a valid combination of inputs.
TR Sw. A/B/C/P: This parameter indicates the status
of the four inputs from the transmission range switch to the PCM. HI indicates
an ignition voltage input to the PCM. LOW indicates a zero voltage input
to the PCM.
Trans. Fluid Temp.: This parameter is the input signal
of the transmission fluid temperature sensor. Transmission fluid temperature
is high 151°C (304°F) when signal voltage is low, 0 V, and
transmission fluid temperature is low -40°C (-40°F) when
signal voltage is high, 5 V.
Transmission Hot Mode: Displays On or Off. This parameter
monitors transmission temperature. On indicates that the transmission temperature
has exceeded 135°C (275°F).
Transmission OSS (Output Speed Sensor): This parameter
indicates the rotational speed of the transmission output shaft expressed
as revolutions per minute.
Vehicle Speed: This parameter is the input signal from
the vehicle speed sensor assembly.