1-2 Shift Error: This parameter 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: This parameter is the actual
time of the last 1-2 shift. The time is measured from the start of
the change in the ratio until the end of the change in the ratio.
1-2 Sol.: The 1-2 Solenoid (Sol.) parameter
displays ON/OFF. This parameter indicates the status of the 1-2 shift
solenoid valve. When the automatic transmission is in FIRST or FOURTH gear,
the scan tool should display ON. When the transmission is in SECOND or THIRD
gear, the scan tool should display OFF.
1-2 Sol. Open/Short to GND: The 1-2 Solenoid
(Sol.) Open/Short to Ground parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether an open or short to ground exists in the 1-2 shift solenoid
valve feedback signal to the PCM. The 1-2 shift solenoid valve must
be commanded OFF for this parameter to work.
1-2 Sol. Short to Volts: The 1-2 Solenoid
(Sol.) Short to Volts parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether a short to power exists in the 1-2 shift solenoid valve feedback
signal to the PCM. The 1-2 shift solenoid valve must be commanded
ON for this parameter to work.
1-2 TAP Cell (4-14): The 1-2 Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays the amount of adapt pressure,
based on 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) of engine torque increment
per cell, added or subtracted from shift pressure during a 1-2 upshift.
A positive number indicates that the PCM has detected long shifts and has
added PC solenoid pressure in order to decrease shift time. A negative number
indicates that the PCM has detected short shifts and has subtracted PC solenoid
pressure in order to increase shift time.
2-3 Shift Error: This parameter 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: This parameter is the actual
time of the last 2-3 shift. The time is measured from the start of
the change in the ratio until the end of the change in the ratio.
2-3 Sol.: The 2-3 Solenoid (Sol.) parameter
displays ON/OFF. This parameter indicates the status of the 2-3 shift
solenoid valve. When the automatic transmission is in FIRST or SECOND gear,
the scan tool should display ON. When the transmission is in THIRD or FOURTH
gear, the scan tool should display OFF.
2-3 Sol. Open/Short to GND: The 2-3 Solenoid
(Sol.) Open/Short to Ground parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether an open or short to ground exists in the 2-3 shift solenoid
valve feedback signal to the PCM. The 2-3 shift solenoid valve must
be commanded OFF for this parameter to work.
2-3 Sol. Short to Volts: The 2-3 Solenoid
(Sol.) Short to Volts parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether a short to power exists in the 2-3 shift solenoid valve feedback
signal to the PCM. The 2-3 shift solenoid valve must be commanded
ON for this parameter to work.
2-3 TAP Cell (4-14): The 2-3 Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays the amount of adapt pressure,
based on 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) of engine torque increment
per cell, added or subtracted from shift pressure during a 2-3 upshift.
A positive number indicates that the PCM has detected long shifts and has
added PC solenoid pressure in order to decrease shift time. A negative number
indicates that the PCM has detected short shifts and has subtracted PC solenoid
pressure in order to increase shift time.
3-4 Shift Error: This parameter 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: This parameter is the actual
time of the last 3-4 shift. The time is measured from the start of
the change in the ratio until the end of the change in the ratio.
3-4 TAP Cell (4-14): The 3-4 Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays the amount of adapt pressure,
based on 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) of engine torque increment
per cell, added or subtracted from shift pressure during a 3-4 upshift.
A positive number indicates that the PCM has detected long shifts and has
added PC solenoid pressure in order to decrease shift time. A negative number
indicates that the PCM has detected short shifts and has subtracted PC solenoid
pressure in order to increase shift time.
A/C Clutch: The Air Conditioner (A/C) Clutch parameter
displays ON/OFF. This parameter indicates the commanded state of the A/C
control relay. The clutch should be engaged when ON is displayed.
Commanded Gear: Displays 1, 2, 3 or 4. This parameter
indicates the current command state of the shift solenoid valves.
Cruise: Displays ENABLED/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 Cell: The Current Transmission Adaptive
Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays cells 4-14. 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: The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) parameter
is the input signal from the ECT sensor. Engine coolant temperature is high
at 151°C (304°F) when the signal voltage is low, 0 V. Engine
coolant temperature is low at -40°C (-40°F) when the
signal voltage is high, 5 V.
Engine Run Time: This parameter is a measure in Hr:Min:Sec
of how long the engine has been operating. When the ignition is cycled to
OFF, the value is reset to zero.
Engine Speed: The PCM computes the engine speed from
the fuel control reference input. This speed should remain close to the
desired idle under various engine loads with the engine idling.
Engine Torque: This display indicates the amount of
torque that is delivered from the engine.
Gear Ratio: This parameter is the actual transmission
gear ratio. The ratio is calculated from the AT ISS and the AT OSS sensors.
Ignition Voltage: This parameter represents the system
voltage which is measured by the PCM at its ignition feed.
Last Shift Time: This parameter is the actual shift
time of the last upshift.
PC Sol. Actual Current: The Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
(Sol.) Actual Current parameter is the actual current of the PC solenoid valve
circuit at the PCM. A reading of 0.00 amps, no current is flowing,
indicates an actual high line pressure. A reading of 1.18 amps, a
high flow of current, indicates an actual low line pressure.
PC Solenoid Duty Cycle: The Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
Duty Cycle parameter is the commanded state of the PC solenoid valve, which
is expressed as a percent of it's energized ON time. A reading of 0 percent
indicates zero ON time, a non-energized commanded OFF state. A reading
of 100 percent represents an energized commanded ON state.
PC Sol. Ref. Current: The Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
(Sol.) Reference (Ref.) Current parameter is the commanded, reference, current
of the PC solenoid valve circuit . A reading of 0.00 amps, no current
is flowing, indicates a commanded high line pressure. A reading of 1.18 amps,
a high flow of current, indicates a commanded low line pressure.
Steady State TAP 1GR: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 1st Gear (1GR) parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 2nd Gear (2GR) parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 2nd Gear (2GR) w/TCC parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 3rd Gear (3GR) parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 3rd Gear (3GR) w/TCC parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 4th Gear (4GR) parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 4th Gear (4GR) w/TCC parameter 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: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Reverse parameter 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: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
Brake Switch parameter displays OPEN/CLOSED. This parameter indicates the
state of the brake switch circuit input. OPEN indicates a zero voltage input,
the brake switch is open and the brake pedal is applied. CLOSED indicates
a B+ voltage input, the brake switch is closed and the brake pedal is released.
TCC Duty Cycle: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Duty
Cycle parameter is the commanded percentage of ON time of the TCC solenoid
valve. A reading of 100 percent represents an ON, energized, commanded
state. A reading of 0 percent represents a non-energized commanded
OFF state.
TCC Duty Cycle Open/Short to GND: The Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Duty Cycle Open/Short to Ground parameter displays YES or NO.
This parameter indicates whether an open or short to ground exists in the
TCC PWM solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. The TCC PWM solenoid valve
must be commanded OFF for this parameter to work. The scan tool will display
YES only while the TCC PWM solenoid valve is OFF. The display will pulsate.
TCC Duty Cycle Short to Volts: The Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Duty Cycle Short to Volts parameter displays YES or NO. This
parameter indicates whether a short to power exists in the TCC PWM solenoid
valve feedback signal to the PCM. The TCC PWM solenoid valve must be commanded
ON for this parameter to work. The scan tool will display YES only while
the TCC PWM solenoid valve is ON. The display will pulsate.
TCC Release Pressure: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
Release Pressure parameter displays YES/NO. This parameter monitors the
normally closed TCC release switch. When TCC release fluid pressure is present,
then the switch is open, indicating that the TCC is released. When the fluid
pressure is not present, then the switch is closed, indicating that the TCC
is applied.
TCC Slip Speed: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Slip
Speed parameter displays the amount of slip in RPM between the engine and
the transmission input shaft.
TFP Sw.: The Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch
parameter displays Park/Neutral, Reverse, Drive, or invalid. This parameter
is the decoded status of the two 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 Sw. Sig. B/ Sig. C: The Transmission Fluid Pressure
(TFP) Switch B/C parameter displays HI/LOW, HI/LOW. These parameters are
the two inputs from the automatic transmission fluid pressure manual valve
position switch. HI represents a B+ voltage signal and LOW represents a 0
voltage signal.
TFT Sensor: The Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT)
Sensor parameter shows the voltage drop across the TFT sensor circuit. The
PCM applies 5 volts to the TFT sensor circuit. The sensor is a thermistor
which changes internal resistance as the temperature changes. When the sensor
is cold, the internal resistance is high, the PCM monitors a high signal voltage.
The PCM interprets this voltage as a cold transmission. As the sensor warms,
the internal resistance decreases, the voltage signal will decrease. The
PCM interprets the lower voltage as a warm transmission.
TP Angle: The Throttle Position (TP) Angle parameter
displays the angle of the throttle. The PCM computes TP angle from the input
of the TP sensor voltage. The TP angle is automatically set to 0 percent
at idle.
TP Sensor: The Throttle Position (TP) Sensor parameter
displays the voltage of the TP sensor. The TP sensor is used by the PCM in
order to determine the amount of throttle demanded by the operator of the
vehicle.
TR Sw.: The Transmission Range (TR) Switch parameter
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: The Transmission Range (TR) Switch A/B/C/P
parameter displays HI/LOW, HI/LOW, HI/LOW, HI/LOW. 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.: The Transmission Fluid Temperature
parameter displays the temperature of the transmission fluid. The PCM converts
the resistance of the TFT sensor into degrees. Transmission temperature is
used in order to determine Hot Mode TCC operation and to modify the commanded
transmission pressure.
Transmission Hot Mode: Displays ON/OFF. This parameter
monitors the transmission temperature. OFF indicates that the transmission
temperature has not exceeded 135°C (275°F). ON indicates that the
transmission temperature has exceeded 140°C (284°F).
Transmission ISS: The Transmission Input Speed Sensor
(ISS) parameter indicates the rotational speed of the automatic transmission
input shaft speed sensor, which is expressed as revolutions per minute (RPM).
Transmission OSS: The Transmission Output Speed Sensor
(OSS) parameter indicates the rotational speed of the automatic transmission
output shaft speed sensor which is expressed as revolutions per minute (RPM).
Vehicle Speed: This parameter is the input signal from
the OSS.