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Scan Tool Data List 3.8L

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 3.8L

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Ignition Switch in RUN/Engine running/Automatic Transmission in PARK/Air Conditioner is OFF

ECT

Eng 1, 2, EGR, EVAP, Cat, HO2S, Misfire, AIR

°C/°F

Varies

Engine Hot Lamp Circuit Status

ODM

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Engine Hot Lamp

ENG2

On/Off

Off

Fan High Speed

ENG2

On/Off

Off

Fan Low Speed

ENG2

On/Off

Off

FC Relay 1 Circuit Status

ODM

Fault/OK

OK

FC Relay 2 and 3 Circuit Status

ODM

Fault/OK

OK

Scan Tool Data List 3.6L

The Engine Scan Tool Data List contains all cooling system related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in alphabetical order. A parameter may appear in any one of the data lists, and in some cases may appear more than once, or in more than one data list in order to group certain related parameters together.

The column labeled Data List indicates where a parameter is located on the scan tool. Review the scan tool operating manual for the exact locations of the data lists. The following is a description of each term listed:

All: The Parameter is in all data lists indicated below.

Eng : Engine Data

Ign: Ignition Data

EVAP: EVAP Data

FT: Fuel Trim Data

HO2S: HO2S Data

MF: Misfire Data

TAC: TAC Data

CMP: CMP Actuator Data

CH: Cooling/HVAC Data

CT: Cruise/Traction Data

ET: Electrical/Theft Data

Ind: Induction Data

IPC: IPC Data

IM: I/M Data

Trans: Transmission Data

FF: Freeze Frame Data

FR: Failure Records Data

Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Parameter Range/Units

Typical Data Values

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Radiator Hose Hot/Park or Neutral/Closed Loop/Accessories Off

Calculated ECT - Thermostat Diagnosis

CH

-39 to +140°C (-38 to +284°F)

89°C (192°F)

ECT Sensor

ALL

-39 to +140°C (-38 to +284°F)

Varies

FC Relay 1 Circuit Status

CH

Fault/Indeterminate/OK

Indeterminate

FC Relay 1 Command

CH

ON/OFF

Varies

FC Relay 2 and 3 Circuit Status

CH

Fault/Indeterminate/OK

Indeterminate

FC Relay 2 and 3 Command

CH

ON/OFF

Varies