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For 1990-2009 cars only

Use the scan tool data listed in this table for comparison after the On-Board Diagnostic system check and finding the on-board diagnostics function properly with no diagnostic codes displayed.

The Typical Scan Tool Data Values are an average of display values recorded from normally operating vehicles. The Typical Scan Tool Data Values are intended to represent what a normally functioning system would display. The values you get may vary due to a low battery charge or other reasons. But they should be very close.

Do not use a scan tool that displays incorrect data. Report the problem to the manufacturer. The use of a improperly functioning scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Use only the parameters listed in the tables for diagnosis. If a scan tool reads other parameters, the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosis. For more description on the values and the use of the scan tool diagnosis the PCM inputs, refer to the applicable diagnosis. If all values are within the range illustrated, refer to Symptoms .

Engine Scan Tool Data List

Engine Idling/Lower Radiator Hose Hot/Closed Throttle/Park or Neutral/Accessories Off

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Reference

A/B/C Range Switch

Engine Data 1

On On On/Off Off Off

On Off On

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

A/C Compressor

Engine Data 1

Engaged/Disengaged

Disengaged

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Accelerator Pedal Pos.  1

Engine Data 1

Volts

0.44-0.95

Information Sensors

Accelerator Pedal Pos. 2

Engine Data 1

Volts

3.9-4.5

Information Sensors

Accelerator Pedal Pos. 3

Engine Data 1

Volts

3.6-4.1

Information Sensors

A/C Relay

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

A/C Request

Engine Data 1

Yes/No

No

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Actual Inj. Pump Timing

Engine Data 1

Degree

4-13.1

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

APP Angle

Engine Data 1

%

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

BARO

Engine Data 1

kPa

65-104

This varies with altitude.

Information Sensors

Boost Pressure Sensor

Engine Data 1

kPa/PSI

60-170 kPa

(All RPMs)

Information Sensors

Brake Switch

Engine Data 1

Open/Closed

Open

Information Sensors

Calc. A/C Load

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Crank Reference Missed

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Cruise Active

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Cruise Brake Switch

Engine Data 1

Open/Closed

Closed

Information Sensors

Cruise Switch

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Desired Idle Speed

Engine Data 1

RPM

630-650

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Desired Inj. Pump Timing

Engine Data 1

Degree

4-10 (at idle)

14-20 (at 2500 RPM)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

DTC Set This Ignition

Engine Data 1

Counts

Yes/No

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

ECT

Engine Data 1

°C/°F

85°C-105°C (85°F-220°F)

(varies with the temperature)

Information Sensors

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Volts

2-3

Information Sensors

Engine Load

Engine Data 1

%

4-8

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Engine Run Time

Engine Data 1

Hrs/Mins/Sec

Varies with engine run time

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1

RPM

plus or minus 100 RPM from desired

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Engine Torque

Engine Data 1

ft lb

6-10

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

ESO Solenoid

Engine Data 1

On/Off

On

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Fuel Rate

Engine Data 1

mm3

7-15

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Fuel Temperature Sensor

Engine Data 1

°C/°F

10°C-90°C /50°F-194°F

Information Sensors

Glow Plug

Engine Data 1

Volts

0.0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Glow Plug System

Engine Data 1

Disable/Enabled

Enabled on key up

The times vary with the temperature.

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Glow Plug System Type

Engine Data 1

Federal/California

Enabled/Disabled

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

IAT

Engine Data 1

°C/°F

10°C-90°C /50°F-194°F

(The temperatures may increase during heavy engine loads)

Information Sensors

Ignition Voltage

Engine Data 1

Volts

8-16 volts

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Inj. Pump CAM Reference Missed

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Inj. Pump Sol. Closure Time

Engine Data 1

mS

1.70-1.90

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Lift Pump

Engine Data 1

Volts

12-16 (0.6 volts more than the ignition voltage)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Lift Pump System

Engine Data 1

Disabled/Enabled

Enabled

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

MIL

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Number Of DTCs

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

PCM/VCM in VTD Fail Enable

Engine Data 1

Yes/No

No

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Resume Switch

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Service Throttle Soon Lamp

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Set Switch

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Startup ECT

Engine Data 1

°C/°F

varies

The ECT at the time of the engine start up.

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

TDC Offset

Engine Data 1

Degree

+.75 to-1.75

The factory setting varies per engine.

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Trans. Fluid Temp.

Engine Data 1

°C/°F

50°C-70°C/122°F-158°F

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

Transmission Range

Engine Data 1

Park

Neutral

Reverse

Overdrive

Drive 3

Drive  2

Drive 1

Park/Neutral

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

Vehicle Speed

Engine Data 1

MPH/km/h

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

VTD Auto Learn Timer

Engine Data 1

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

VTD Fuel Disable

Engine Data 1

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

VTD Fuel Disable Until Ign.. Off

Engine Data 1

Yes/No

No

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Wastegate Solenoid

Engine Data 1

%

50-70

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

1-2 Sol.

Engine Data 1

On/Off

On

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

2-3 Sol.

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

Freeze Frame and Failure Record--Additional parameters are found in FF and FR.

Fail Counter

Freeze Frame and Failure Record

decimal

The number of times since the DTC has failed

Information Sensors

First Odometer

Freeze Frame and Failure Record

MPH/ km/h

miles since first failure

Information Sensors

Last Odometer

Freeze Frame and Failure Record

MPH/ km/h

miles since last failure

Information Sensors

Not Run Counter

Freeze Frame and Failure Record

decimal

A number of times without a pass or fail

Information Sensors

Pass Counter

Freeze Frame and Failure Record

decimal

A number of times since the DTC has passed

Information Sensors