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Use the Tupical Scan Data Values table only after the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check has been completed, no DTC(s) were noted and you have determined the on-board diagnostics are functioning properly. Scan tool values from a properly running engine may be used for comparison with the engine you are diagnosing. The Typical Scan Data values represent values that would be seen on a normally running engine.

Important: A scan tool that displays faulty data should not be used, and the problem should be reported to the scan tool manufacturer. Use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Only the parameters listed below are referred to in this service manual for use in diagnosis. For futrther information on using the scan tool to diagnose the PCM and related sensors, refere to the applicable reference section listed below. If all values are within the typical range described below, refere to Symptoms section for diagnosis. The Typical Scan Data Values table contains all the parameters included in the following data lists arranged in alphabetical order:

    • Engine Data 1 - Contains general information regarding fuel delivery, IC, KS, EVAP, A/C, and basic engine operating conditions.
    • Catalyst Data - Contains information specific to the TWC diagnostics and parameters required to verify proper TWC system operation.
    • EGR Data - Contains information specific to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system flow and EGR valve pintle position sensor diagnostics. Also displays parameters required to verify proper EGR system operation.
    • HO2S Data - Contains information specific to the Heated Oxygen Sensor diagnostics and parameters required to verify proper HO2S operation.
    • IPC Data - Contains information specific to the status of the instrument panel indicators and parameters required to verify proper IPC operation.
    • Misfire Data - Contains information specific to the misfire diagnostics and parameters required to verify proper operation with regard to misfire.
    • Output Driver Data - Contains information specific to the operating status of the Output Driver Modules (ODMs).

Typical Scan Tool Data Values

Scan Tool Parameter

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Reference

3X Crank Sensor

RPM

Same as engine speed, above 1280 RPM

DTC P1374 Crankshaft Position (CKP) High to Low Resolution Frequency Correlation

24X Crank Sensor

RPM

Sam as engine speed, up to 1280 RPM

DTC P0336 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Performance

Abuse Management

Active / Inactive

Inactive

4T60-E Automatic Transaxle Diagnosis

A/C High Side

PSI

Varies with refrigerant temperature

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

A/C Off For WOT

Yes / No

No

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

A/C Pressure Disable

Yes / No

No (Yes with low or high A/C refrigerant pressure)

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

A/C Request

Yes / No

No (Yes with A/C ON)

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

Actual EGR Position

Percent

0%

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

Air/Fuel Ratio

Ratio

14.2:1 - 14.7:1

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

BARO

Volts / kPa

65 - 110 (Depends on altitude and barometricpressure).

Information Sensors

Brake Switch

Applied / Released

Released

4T60-E Transaxle Diagnosis

Cam Signal Present

Yes / No

Yes

Information Sensors

DTC P0341 Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Performance

Commanded A/C

On / Off

Off (On with A/C requested)

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

Commanded Fuel Pump

On / Off

On

Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis

Commanded Gen

On / Off

On

DTC P0560 System Voltage

Cruise Mode

On / Off

Off

Information Sensors

Cruise Inhibited

Yes / No

Yes

DTC P1662 Cruise Control Inhibit Output Circuit

Current Gear

1 / 2 /3 / 4

1

4T60-E Automatic Transaxle Diagnosis

Decel Fuel Mode

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Desired EGR Position

Percent

0%

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

Desired Idle Speed

RPM

PCM commanded idle speed (varies with temperature).

Idle Air Control (IAC) System Check

ECT

°C, °F

85°C - 105°C / 185°F - 220°F (varies with temperature).

Information Sensors

EGR Closed Pintle Pos

Volts

0.14-1.0 volt

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

EGR Duty Cycle

Percent

0%

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

EGR Feedback

Volts

0.14 - 1.0 volt

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

EGR Position Error

Percent

0% - 9%

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

EGR Flow Test Count

Counts

0 - 10

DTC P1406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Performance

Engine Load

Percent

2% - 5% at idle

7% - 10% at 2500 RPM

Engine Load

Engine Oil Level

OK / Low

OK

Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Diagnosis

Engine Run Time

Hr: Min: Sec

Depends on time since startup.

Engine Run Time

Engine Speed

RPM

±100 RPM from Desired Idle

Information Sensors

Idle Air Control (IAC) System Check

EVAP Canister Purge

Percent

0% - 25% (varies)

Evaporative Emission Control System

EVAP Vacuum Switch

Purge / No Purge

No Purge (Purge if over 25% EVAP Purge PWM is commanded).

Evaporative Emission Control System

Fan 1 / Fan 2

On / Off

Off (On with low speed fans running)

Electric Cooling Fan Diagnosis

Fuel Trim Cell

Cell #

0

DTC P0172 Fuel Trim System Rich

Fuel Trim Learn

Disabled / Enabled

Enabled

Fuel Trim Learn

Generator Lamp

On / Off

Off

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Warning Lamps

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1

Not Ready / Ready

Ready

Information Sensors

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1

millivolts

0 - 1000, constantly varying

Information Sensors

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2

mIllivolts

0 - 1000,varies

Information Sensors

HO2S XCount

Counts

Varies

--

Hot Mode

On / Off

Off

4T60-E Transaxle Diagnosis

IAC Position

Counts

10 - 40

Idle Air Control (IAC) System Check

IAT

°C, °F

Varies with ambient air temperature.

Information Sensors

Ignition 1

Volts

13 (Varies)

DTC P0560 System Voltage

IGN Bypass Mode

Active / Inactive

Inactive (Active with Ignition Control Module Controlling ignition timing)

Electronic Ignition (EI) System

IC Mode

Active / Inactive

Active (Inactive with Ignition Control Module Controlling ignition timing)

Electronic Ignition (EI) System

Injector Fault

Yes / No

No

DTC P1200 Injector Control Circuit

Injector Pulse Width

milliseconds

1.5 - 3.5 (Varies with engine load)

Injector Pulse Width

KS Active Counter

Counts

0-2

Knock Sensor (KS) System

KS Noise Channel

Volts

0.1 - 3.0 (varies)

Knock Sensor (KS) System

Knock Retard

Degrees

Knock Sensor (KS) System

Long Term FT

Percent

-10% - 10%

DTC P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean

Loop Status

Open / Closed

Closed

DTC P0125 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Insufficient for Closed Loop Fuel Control

Low Oil Lamp

On / Off

Off

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Warning Lamps

MAF

g/s

3 - 6 gm/s at idle

13 - 16 gm/s at 2500 RPM (Depends on engine load and barometric pressure)

Information Sensors

MAF Frequency

Hz

1200 - 3000 (Depends on engine load and barometric pressure).

Powertrain Control Module Controlled Warning Lamps

MAP

kPa / Volts

25 - 48 kPa / 1 - 2 Volts (Depends on engine load and barometric pressure).

Information Sensors

MIL

On / Off

Off

Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Total Misfire Failures

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Misfire Current #1-#6

Counts

0 - 4

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Misfire History #1-#6

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Total Misfire Passes Since First Fail

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Non-Volatile

Pass / Fail

Pass

--

Power Enrichment

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Short Term FT

Percent

-10% - 10%

DTC P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean

Spark

Degrees

20° (varies)

--

Start Up ECT

°C, °F

Depends on engine coolant temperature at time of startup

--

Start Up IAT

°C, °F

Depends on intake air temperature at time of startup

--

TCC Engaged

Yes / No

No

4T60-E Transaxle Diagnosis

Total Misfire Current Count

Counts

0 - 5

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

TP Angle

Percent

0%

DTC P0123 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

TP Sensor

Volts

0.20 - 0.74

DTC P0123 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Information Sensors

Transmission Range

Park / Reverse / Neutral / Drive 4 / Drive 3 / Drive 2 / Low

Park

Information Sensors

TR Switch P A B C

Low / High

Low / Low / High / High

Information Sensors

TWC Diagnostic

Enabled / Disabled

Enabled

DTC P0420 Catalyst System Low Efficiency

TWC Monitor Test Counter

Counts

0

DTC P0420 Catalyst System Low Efficiency

TWC Protection

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Vehicle Speed

MPH, Km/h

0

4T60-E Automatic Transaxle Diagnosis

VTD Fuel Disable

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Information Sensors

DTC P1626 Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Signal Lost

DTC P1629 Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Signal Not Received