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Scan Tool Data List 3.8L

Use the scan tool data list under the following conditions:

    • The Diagnostic System Check is complete.
    • The on-board diagnostics are functioning properly.
    • No DTCs are present.

The values below represent a typical display recorded from a properly functioning system.

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

Only the parameters listed below are used in this manual for diagnosing. If a scan tool displays other parameters, the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosis.

Scan tool values below were recorded under the following conditions:

    • Engine at Idle
    • Upper radiator hose hot
    • Closed throttle
    • Transmission in PARK
    • Closed Loop operation
    • Accessories OFF
    • Brake pedal not applied

Transmission Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List*

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

1-2 Shift Error

F2, F6/F0

Seconds

varies

1-2 Shift Time

F0, F2, F6/F0

Seconds

varies

1-2 Sol.

F0, F2, F3, F4

On/Off

On

1-2 Sol. CKT Status

F2

OK, Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts

No

1-2 TAP Cell (4-16)

F6/F0

kPa/psi

each cell varies

2-3 Shift Error

F3, F6/F1

Seconds

varies

2-3 Shift Time

F0, F3, F6/F1

Seconds

varies

2-3 Sol.

F0, F2, F3, F4

On/Off

On

2-3 Sol. CKT Status

F3

OK, Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts

No

2-3 TAP Cell (4-16)

F6/F1

kPa/psi

each cell varies

3-4 Shift Error

F4, F6/F2

Seconds

varies

3-4 Shift Time

F0, F4, F6/F2

Seconds

varies

3-4 TAP Cell (4-16)

F6/F2

kPa/psi

each cell varies

A/C Clutch

F0

On/Off

Off

Commanded Gear

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5

1,2,3,4

1

Cruise

F0

Enabled/Disabled

Disabled

Current TAP Cell

F6/F0, F6/F1, F6/F2

4-16

varies

Driver Shift Control

F0

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Driver Shift Request

F0

None, Upshift, Downshift, Invalid

None

ECT

F0, F1

°C (°F)

varies

Engine Run Time

F0

hours/minutes/seconds

varies

Engine Speed

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5

RPM

600-850 RPM

Engine Torque

F0, F1

N·m (lb ft)

varies

Gear Ratio

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

ratio

3.98

Ignition Voltage

F0

Volts

12.5-14.5 Volts

IMS

F0

Park, Park/Reverse, Reverse, Reverse/Neutral, Neutral, Neutral/Drive 4, Drive 4, Drive 4/Drive 3, Drive 3, Drive 3/Drive 2, Drive 2, Drive 2/Drive 1, Drive 1, Invalid, Open

Park

IMS A/B/C/P

F0

HI/LOW

LOW/HI/HI/LOW

Last Shift Time

F0

Seconds

varies

PC Sol. Actual Current

F0, F5

Amps

0.95-1.05

PC Solenoid Duty Cycle

F0, F5

Percent

45-55%

PC Sol. Ref. Current

F0, F5

Amps

0.95-1.05

Shift Request Voltage

F0

Volts

varies

Steady State TAP 1GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 2GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 2GR/TCC

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 3GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 3GR/TCC

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 4GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 4GR/TCC

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP Reverse

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

TCC Brake Switch

F0, F1

Open/Closed

Closed

TCC Duty Cycle

F0, F1

Percent

0%

TCC Duty Cycle CKT Status

F1

OK, Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts

No

TCC Release Pressure

F0, F1

Yes/No

Yes

TCC Slip Speed

F0, F1

RPM

varies

TFT Sensor

F0, F1, F5

Volts

varies

TP Indicated Angle

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5

Percent

0%

Traction Control

F0

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Trans. Fluid Temp.

F0, F1, F5

°C (°F)

varies

Transmission Hot Mode

F0, F1

On/Off

Off

Transmission ISS

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

RPM

700-800 RPM

Transmission OSS

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

RPM

0 RPM

Vehicle Speed

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

km/h (mph)

0 km/h

*Data List Legend

    • F0: Transmission Data
    • F1: TCC Data
    • F2: 1-2 Shift Data
    • F3: 2-3 Shift Data
    • F4: 3-4 Shift Data
    • F5: PC Solenoid Data
    • F6: Transmission Adapts
    • F6/F0: 1-2 Adapt. Data
    • F6/F1: 2-3 Adapt. Data
    • F6/F2: 3-4 Adapt. Data
    • F6/F3: Steady State Data

Scan Tool Data List 5.3L

Use the scan tool data list under the following conditions:

    • The Diagnostic System Check is complete.
    • The on-board diagnostics are functioning properly.
    • No DTCs are present.

The values below represent a typical display recorded from a properly functioning system.

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

Only the parameters listed below are used in this manual for diagnosing. If a scan tool displays other parameters, the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosis.

Scan tool values below were recorded under the following conditions:

    • Engine at Idle
    • Upper radiator hose hot
    • Closed throttle
    • Transmission in PARK
    • Closed Loop operation
    • Accessories OFF
    • Brake pedal not applied

Transmission Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List*

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

1-2 Shift Error

F2, F6/F0

Seconds

varies

1-2 Shift Time

F0, F2, F6/F0

Seconds

varies

1-2 Sol.

F0, F2, F3, F4

On/Off

On

1-2 Sol. CKT Status

F2

OK, Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts

OK

1-2 TAP Cell (4-16)

F6/F0

kPa/psi

each cell varies

2-3 Shift Error

F3, F6/F1

Seconds

varies

2-3 Shift Time

F0, F3, F6/F1

Seconds

varies

2-3 Sol.

F0, F2, F3, F4

On/Off

On

2-3 Sol. CKT Status

F3

OK, Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts

OK

2-3 TAP Cell (4-16)

F6/F1

kPa/psi

each cell varies

3-4 Shift Error

F4, F6/F2

Seconds

varies

3-4 Shift Time

F0, F4, F6/F2

Seconds

varies

3-4 TAP Cell (4-16)

F6/F2

kPa/psi

each cell varies

Brake Switch

F0, F1

Open/Closed

Closed

Calc. Throttle Position

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5

%

0

Commanded Gear

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5

1,2,3,4

1

Current TAP Cell

F6/F0, F6/F1, F6/F2

4-16

varies

Driver Shift Control

F0

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Driver Shift Request

F0

None, Upshift, Downshift, Invalid

None

ECT

F0, F1

°C (°F)

varies

Engine Speed

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5

RPM

600-850 RPM

Engine Torque

F0, F1

N·m (lb ft)

varies

Gear Ratio

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

ratio

3.98

Ignition Voltage

F0

Volts

12.5-14.5 Volts

IMS

F0

Park, Park/Reverse, Reverse, Reverse/Neutral, Neutral, Neutral/Drive 4, Drive 4, Drive 4/Drive 3, Drive 3, Drive 3/Drive 2, Drive 2, Drive 2/Drive 1, Drive 1, Invalid, Open

Park

IMS A/B/C/P

F0

HI/LOW

LOW/HI/HI/LOW

Last Shift Time

F0

Seconds

varies

PC Sol. Actual Current

F0, F5

Amps

0.95-1.05

PC Sol. Duty Cycle

F0, F5

Percent

45-55%

PC Sol. Ref. Current

F0, F5

Amps

0.95-1.05

Steady State TAP 1GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 2GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 2GR/TCC

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 3GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 3GR/TCC

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 4GR

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP 4GR/TCC

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

Steady State TAP Reverse

F6/F3

kPa/psi

varies

TCC Duty Cycle

F0, F1

Percent

0%

TCC Duty Cycle CKT Status

F1

OK, Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts

OK

TCC Release Pressure

F0, F1

Yes/No

Yes

TCC Slip Speed

F0, F1

RPM

varies

Traction Control

F0

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Trans. Fluid Temp.

F0, F1, F5

°C (°F)

varies

Transmission Hot Mode

F0, F1

On/Off

Off

Transmission ISS

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

RPM

650-800 RPM

Transmission OSS

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

RPM

0 RPM

Vehicle Speed

F0, F1, F2, F3, F4

km/h (mph)

0 km/h

*Data List Legend

    • F0: Transmission Data
    • F1: TCC Data
    • F2: 1-2 Shift Data
    • F3: 2-3 Shift Data
    • F4: 3-4 Shift Data
    • F5: PC Solenoid Data
    • F6: Transmission Adapts
    • F6/F0: 1-2 Adapt. Data
    • F6/F1: 2-3 Adapt. Data
    • F6/F2: 3-4 Adapt. Data
    • F6/F3: Steady State Data