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Use the Typical Scan Data Values table only after the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check has been completed, no DTCs 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 further information on using the scan tool to diagnose the PCM and related sensors, refer to the applicable reference section listed below. If all values are within the typical range described below, refer 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

    • ENGINE 1 DATA - Contains general information regarding fuel delivery and basic engine operating conditions.
    • ENGINE 2 DATA - Contains general information regarding IC, KS, A/C, and basic engine operating conditions.

Specific Engine Data

    • EGR DATA - Contains information specific to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system flow diagnostics and the EGR valve pintle position sensor diagnostics. Also displays parameters required to verify proper EGR system operation.
    • EVAP DATA - Contains information specific to the EVAP system diagnostics. Also displays parameters required to verify proper EVAP system operation.
    • CATALYST DATA - Contains information specific to the TWC diagnostics and parameters required to verify proper TWC system operation.
    • HO2S DATA - Contains information specific to the Heated Oxygen Sensor diagnostics and parameters required to verify proper HO2S operation.
    • MISFIRE DATA - Contains information specific to the misfire diagnostics and parameters required to verify proper operation with regard to misfire.
    • CRUISE CONTROL DATA - Contains information specific to the cruise control diagnostics and parameters to verify proper cruise control operation.
    • TAC DATA - Contains information specific to the electronic throttle control system and parameters to verify proper Throttle Actuation Control operation.

Typical Scan Tool Data Values

Engine Idling, Radiator Hose Hot, Closed Throttle, Park or Neutral, Closed Loop, Brake Pedal Released, Accessories Off

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Reference

3X Crank Sensor

Misfire

RPM

Varies

DTC P1374 3X Reference Signal

18X Crank Sensor

Misfire

RPM

Varies

DTC P0336 18X Reference Signal Circuit

A/C High Side Pressure

Engine 2

Volts

Varies with refrigerant temperature

DTC P0530 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit or PCM controlled Air Conditioning Diagnosis

A/C Pressure Out Of Range

Engine 2

Yes / No

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

DTC P0530 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit or PCM controlled Air Conditioning Diagnosis

A/C Request

Engine 2

Catalyst

Misfire

Yes / No

No (Yes with A/C ON)

DTC P1546 A/c Relay Control Circuit or PCM Controlled Air Conditioning Diagnosis

Actual EGR Position

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Misfire

Percent

0%

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

Air/Fuel Ratio

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

Ratio

14.2:1-14.7:1

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

APP Average

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

HO2S

Cruise

TAC

Counts

Varies

Electronic Throttle Control System

APP Indicated Angle

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

HO2S

Cruise

TAC

Percent

0

DTC P1125 APP System

APP Sensor 1 / 2 / 3

TAC

Volts

0.8-1.0 V

DTC P1275, P1280 or P1285

APP Sensor Angle 1 / 2 / 3

TAC

Percent

0

DTC P1275, P1280 or P1285

APP Sen. 1 and 2 / 1 and 3 / 2 and 3 Disagree

TAC

Yes / No

No

DTC P1276, P1281 or P1286

APP Sensor 1 / 2 / 3 Out of Range

TAC

Yes / No

No

DTC P1275, P1280 or P1285

BARO

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

Catalyst

kPa / Volts

65 - 110 kPa (Depends on barometric pressure).

Information Sensors

Cam Signal Present

Misfire

Yes / No

Yes

DTC P0341 CMP Sensor Circuit Performance

Clutch Anticipate Switch

Cruise (with Manual Transmission)

Applied / Released

Released

DTC P0704 Clutch Switch Circuit

Commanded A/C

Engine 2

Catalyst

Misfire

On / Off

Off (On with A/C compressor engaged)

PCM Controlled Air Conditioning

Commanded Fan 1/ Commanded Fan 2

Engine 2

Catalyst

On / Off

Off (On with fans running)

Electric Cooling Fan Diagnosis

Commanded Gen

Engine 1

On / Off

On

DTC P0560 System Voltage

Cruise

Cruise

TAC

Engaged/Disengaged

Disengaged

DTC P0567, P0568, P0571 or Cruise Control Diagnosis

Cruise Disengage Hist. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Cruise

Go to Cruise Control Disengage Definitions

None

DTC P0567, P0568, P0571 or Cruise Control Diagnosis

Cruise Release Switch

Cruise

TAC

Applied/Released

Released with brake pedal and/or clutch pedal released

DTC P0571 Cruise Brake Switch Circuit or Cruise Control Diagnosis

Cruise Resume/Accel

Cruise

TAC

On / Off

Off

DTC P0567 Cruise Resume Circuit or Cruise Control Diagnosis

Cruise Set Coast

Cruise

TAC

On / Off

Off

DTC P0568 Cruise Set Circuit or Cruise Control Diagnosis

Cruise Switch

Cruise

TAC

On / Off

Off

DTC P0567 or P0568 or Cruise Control Diagnosis

Current Gear

Engine 1

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

1

Automatic/Manual Transmission Diagnosis

Decel Fuel Mode

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Desired EGR Position

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Misfire

Percent

0%

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

Desired Idle Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EVAP

Cruise

TAC

RPM

PCM commanded idle speed (varies with temperature).

DTC P0506 or P0507

ECT

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

°C, °F

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

P0117, P0118 or P0125

EGR Closed Valve Pintle Position

EGR

Volts

0.14-1.0 volt

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

EGR Duty Cycle

EGR

Percent

0%

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

EGR Feedback

EGR

Volts

0.14 - 1.0 volt

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

EGR Flow Test Count

EGR

Counts

0 - 10

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

EGR Position Error

EGR

Percent

0% - 100%

DTC P1404 EGR Valve Closed Pintle Position

Engine Load

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

Percent

2% - 5%

Engine Load

Engine Run Time

Engine 1

Engine 2

EVAP

Catalyst

Cruise

TAC

Hr: Min: Sec

Depends on time since startup.

Engine Run Time

Engine Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

RPM

± 100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

Engine Speed

EVAP Canister Purge

EVAP

HO2S

Percent

0% - 25% (varies)

DTC P0443 or EVAP Control System Diagnosis

EVAP Fault History

EVAP

No Fault / Excess Vacuum / Purge Valve Leak / Small Leak / Weak Vacuum

No Fault

EVAP Control System Diagnosis

EVAP Vent Solenoid

EVAP

Open / Closed

Varies

DTC P0449 or EVAP Control System Diagnosis

Fuel Level

EVAP

Percent

Varies

DTC P0462, P0463 or Fuel System Diagnosis

Fuel Pump

Engine 2

On / Off

On

DTC P0230 or Fuel Pump Relay Diagnosis

Fuel Tank Pressure

EVAP

in H2O / Volts

Varies

DTC P0452, P0453 or EVAP Control System Diagnosis

Fuel Trim Cell

Engine 1

Misfire

Cell #

0

DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P01752

Fuel Trim Learn

Engine 1

Catalyst

Enabled / Disabled

Varies

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 / HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

Not Ready / Ready

Ready

Information Sensors

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 / HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

millivolts

0 - 1000, constantly varying

Information Sensors

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 3

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

millivolts

0 - 1000 (Varies)

Information Sensors

HO2S Warm-Up Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 / Bank 1 Sensor 3

HO2S

Min: Sec

Depends on startup intake air temperature, startup engine coolant temperature, and time to HO2S activity.

Information Sensors

HO2S X Counts Bank 1 / HO2S X Counts Bank 2

HO2S

Counts

Varies

--

IAT

Engine 1

Engine 2

EVAP

Catalyst

HO2S

°C, °F

Varies with ambient air temperature.

DTC P0112 or P0113

Ignition 1

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

HO2S

Cruise

TAC

Volts

Varies

DTC P0560 System Voltage

Ignition Mode

Engine 2

IC / Bypass

IC

Electronic Ignition System

Injector Pulse Width

Engine 1

Catalyst

milliseconds

1.5 - 3.5 (Varies with engine load)

DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205 or P0206

Knock Retard

Engine 2

Degrees

DTC P0325, P0327 or P0332

Long Term Fuel Trim BN1

Engine 1

Misfire

Percent

-10% - 10%

DTC P0171 or P0172

Long Term Fuel Trim BN2

Engine 1

Misfire

Percent

-10% - 10%

DTC P0174 or P0175

Loop Status

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Open / Closed

Closed

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

MAF

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

TAC

gm/s

3 - 6 gm/s at idle

(Depends on barometric pressure)

DTC P0102 or P0103

MAF Frequency

Engine 1

Hz

1200 - 3000 (Depends on barometric pressure)

DTC P0102 or P0103

MAP

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

TAC

kPa / Volts

20 - 48 kPa / 0.75 - 2 Volts (Depend on barometric pressure).

DTC P0107 or P0108

MIL

Engine 2

On / Off

Off

P0650 MIL Control Circuit or No Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Misfire Current Cylinder 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Misfire

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Misfire History Cylinder 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Misfire

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Misfiring Cylinder Primary

Misfire

0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Misfiring Cylinder Secondary

Misfire

0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Power Enrichment

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Reduced Engine Power

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Active indicates either a ETC system Problem or drivetrain abuse protection

Rich/Lean Bn1

Engine 1

Rich / Lean

Constantly changing

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Rich/Lean Bn2

Engine 1

Rich / Lean

Constantly changing

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Short Term Fuel Trim BN1

Engine 1

Catalyst

Misfire

Percent

-10% - 10%

DTC P0171 or P0172

Short Term Fuel Trim BN2

Engine 1

Catalyst

Misfire

Percent

-10% - 10%

DTC P0174 or P0175

Spark

Engine 2

Degrees

20° (varies)

Electronic Ignition System

Starter Inhibit

Engine 2

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Theft Deterrent System

Start Up ECT

EVAP

HO2S

°C, °F

Varies

DTC P0125 ECT Excessive Time to Closed Loop

Start Up IAT

EVAP

HO2S

°C, °F

Depends on intake air temperature at time of startup

DTC P0125 ECT Excessive Time to Closed Loop

TAC Brake Switch

Cruise

TAC

Applied / Released

Released

DTC P1574 Stoplamp Control Circuit

TAC/PCM Communication

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

HO2S

Cruise

TAC

OK/Fault

OK

DTC P1518 PCM to TAC Module Serial Data Circuit

Total Misfire Current Count

Misfire

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Total Misfire Failures Since First Fail

Misfire

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

Total Misfire Passes Since First Fail

Misfire

Counts

0

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

TP Desired Angle

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

HO2S

Cruise

TAC

Percent

1-4 %

DTC P1120, P1220 or P1221

TP Indicated Angle

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

Percent

1-4 %

information Sensors

TP Sensor 1 / 2

TAC

Volts

0.5-1.2 V

DTC P1120 or P1220

TP Sensor 1 /2 Angle

TAC

Percent

2-4 %

DTC P1120 or P1220

TP Sensors Disagree

TAC

Yes / No

No

DTC P1221 TP Sensor 1-2 Performance

TP Sensor 1 / 2 Out of Range

TAC

Yes / No

No

DTC P1120 or P1220

Transmission Range

Cruise (wit Auto Transmission)

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

Park

Automatic Transmission Diagnosis

TR Switch A / B / C

Cruise (with Auto Transmission)

Low/High

Varies depending on gear selected

Automatic Transmission Diagnosis

TWC Protection

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Fuel Metering Modes of Operation

Vehicle Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Catalyst

Misfire

Cruise

TAC

MPH , Km/h

0

Automatic/ Manual Transmission Diagnosis

VTD Fuel Disable

Engine 2

Active / Inactive

Inactive

DTC P1629 Theft Deterrent Crank Signal Malfunction