The Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description
of all engine related parameters available on the scan tool. The list
is in alphabetical order. A given parameter may appear in any one of
the data lists. In some cases, the parameter may appear more than once or
in more than one data list in order to group certain related parameters
together.
APP Average: The scan tool displays 0-125 counts.
The throttle actuator control (TAC) module takes the voltages from the 3
accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors, averages the readings and converts
the readings into counts. The scan tool displays the average. The average
is different on every vehicle.
APP Indicated Angle: The scan tool displays 0-100 percent.
The scan tool displays the Accelerator Pedal Position in percentage. When
the APP is at rest, the display shows 0 percent. When the APP is fully
depressed, the display shows 100 percent.
Clutch Switch: The scan tool displays Applied or Released.
When the vehicle clutch pedal is pressed the scan tool display shows applied,
and the cruise control will disengage. When the vehicle clutch pedal
is released, the scan tool displays Released, and the cruise control
can be resumed.
Cruise Control Active: The scan tool displays Yes or
No. When the Cruise control switch is in the on position and the Set/Coast
switch is activated the scan tool displays YES. When the cruise control
switch is in the ON position and the Set/Coast switch is released the
scan tool displays NO.
Cruise Resume/Accel: The scan tool displays On or Off.
When the Cruise control switch is in the on position and the Resume/Accel
switch is activated, the scan tool displays ON. When the Resume/Accel
switch is released the scan tool displays OFF.
Cruise Set/Coast: The scan tool displays On or Off.
When the Cruise control switch is in the on position and the Set/Coast switch
is activated, the scan tool displays ON. When the Set/Coast switch is
released the scan tool displays OFF.
Cruise On/Off Switch: The scan tool displays On or Off.
When you activate the cruise control switch, the scan tool displays ON. The
switch, when in the ON position, sends a signal voltage to the throttle
actuator control (TAC) module. This allows all other functions of the
cruise control. When you turn OFF the cruise control switch, the scan
tool displays OFF.
Extended Travel Brake Switch: The scan tool displays
Applied or Released. This parameter indicates the state of the extended travel
brake switch. This switch is normally closed with the brake pedal released.
Scan tool displays Released with the brake pedal released. Scan tool displays
Applied with the brake pedal applied approximately greater than 40 percent.
PRND Position: The scan tool displays which position
the gear shift lever is in.
Reduced Engine Power: The scan tool displays Active
or Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the powertrain control module
(PCM) receives a signal from the TAC module that a throttle actuator
control system fault is occurring. The PCM limits the engine power.
Stoplamp Pedal Switch: The scan tool displays Applied
or Released. When the brake pedal is depressed, the scan tool displays applied
and the stop lamps go ON. When the brake pedal is at rest, the scan
tool displays Released and the stop lamps go off.
TAC/PCM Communication: The scan tool displays OK or
Fault. If the communication between the TAC module and the PCM is interrupted
the scan tool displays Fault. The scan tool displays OK under the normal
operating conditions.
TCC Brake Pedal Switch: The scan tool displays Applied
or Released. This parameter indicates the state of the torque converter clutch/cruise
control (TCC/CC) brake switch circuit input. Open indicates 0 voltage
input, brake switch open, brake pedal applied. Closed indicates a B+
voltage input, brake switch closed, brake pedal released. When you
apply the vehicle brakes, the scan tool displays Applied. The torque
converter clutch and cruise control disengages. When you release the
vehicle brakes, the scan tool displays Released. This allows
the cruise control to be resumed and the torque converter clutch to engage.
TCC Enable Solenoid: The scan tool displays Enabled
or Disabled. When the PCM applies a voltage to the TCC Enable solenoid the
scan tool displays Enabled.
TP Desired Angle: The scan tool displays 0-100 percent.
The PCM indicates the desired throttle angle commanded by the vehicle operator.
TP Indicated Angle: The scan tool displays 0-100 percent.
The throttle position (TP) Indicated Angle displays in percentage the amount
of throttle opening.
Transmission Range: Scan tool displays the transaxle
gear position.
Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays km/h and mph.
The vehicle speed sensor signal is converted into km/h and mph for display.