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Use the Typical Scan Data Values table only after the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) 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 1 -- Contains general information regarding fuel delivery and basic engine operating conditions.
    • Engine Data 2 -- Contains general information regarding IC, KS, 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 (EGR) 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 Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Control system. Also displays parameters required to verify proper EVAP 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.

For scan tool parameter definitions, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions .

Important: Use the Typical Scan Data Values only after the following conditions are met:

    • The Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check has been completed.
    • The engine is idling, unless checking a value at a specified RPM.
    • The throttle is closed, unless checking a value at a specified RPM.
    • The vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
    • The vehicle is operating in Closed Loop.
    • The vehicle accessories are turned OFF.

Typical Scan Tool Data Values

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

A/C High Side Pressure

Engine 2

Volts

Varies with refrigerant temperature

A/C Pressure Out of Range

Engine 2

Yes / No

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

A/C Relay

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

A/C Request

Engine 2

Yes / No

No (Yes with A/C requested

Actual EGR Position

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Misfire

Percent

0%

Air/Fuel Ratio

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

A.I.R

Ratio

14.2:1-14.7:1

A.I.R Active Test AIR Injection

A.I.R

Yes / No

Yes

A.I.R Active Test Inhibit

A.I.R

Yes / No

No

A.I.R Active Test Passed

A.I.R

Yes / No

Yes

A.I.R Passive Test Inhibit

A.I.R

Yes / No

Yes

A.I.R Passive Test in Progress

A.I.R

Yes / No

Yes

A.I.R Passive Test 1 Passed

A.I.R

Yes / No

Yes

A.I.R Passive Test 2 Fail

A.I.R

Yes / No

No

A.I.R Passive Test Passed

A.I.R

Yes / No

Yes

A.I.R Pump Relay

Engine 1

A.I.R

On / Off

Off

A.I.R Pump Relay

Output Driver

A.I.R

Fault / OK

OK

A.I.R Solenoid

Engine 1

A.I.R

On / Off

Off

A.I.R Solenoid

Output Driver

A.I.R

Fault / OK

OK

BARO

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

EVAP

EGR

kPa / Volts

65 - 110 kPa (Depends on altitude and barometric pressure)

Boost Solenoid

Engine 2

Percent

100%

Brake Switch

Engine 1

Engaged / Released

Released (Engaged with pedal depressed)

Cam Signal Present

Misfire

Yes / No

Yes

Change Oil Lamp

Engine 2

%

Displays remaining oil life

Change Oil Lamp

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Commanded A/C

Engine 2

Catalyst

Misfire

On / Off

Off (On with A/C compressor engaged)

Commanded GEN

Engine 1

On / Off

On

Commanded Starter

Engine 2

Disabled / Enabled

Disabled

Cruise

Engine 1

Engaged / Disengaged

Disengaged

Cruise Inhibit

Engine 1

Yes / No

Yes

Cruise Inhibit

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Cruise Inhibited Reason

Engine 1

Reason

Vehicle Speed

Current Gear

Engine 1

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

1

Cylinder # Injector CKT H / S

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Decel Fuel Mode

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Desired EGR Position

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

Misfire

Percent

0%

Desired Idle Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

RPM

PCM commanded idle speed (varies with temperature)

Driver Module 1 Status

Output Driver

Disabled / Enabled

Enabled

Driver Module 2 Status

Output Driver

Disabled / Enabled

Enabled

Driver Module 3 Status

Output Driver

Disabled / Enabled

Enabled

Driver Module 4 Status

Output Driver

Disabled / Enabled

Enabled

ECT

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

A.I.R

°C, °F

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

EGR Closed Valve Pintle Position

EGR

Volts

0.14-1.0 Volts

EGR Duty Cycle

EGR

Percent

0%

EGR Feedback

EGR

Volts

0.14-1.0 Volts

EGR Flow Test Count

EGR

Counts

0-10

EGR Position Error

EGR

Percent

0%-9%

Engine Hot Lamp

Engine 2

On / Off

Off

Engine Load

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

Misfire

A.I.R

Percent

Varies with Load

Engine Oil Level

Engine 2

OK / Low

OK

Engine Oil Life

Engine 2

Percent

0%-100% (varies)

Engine Oil Pressure

Engine 2

OK / Low

OK

Engine Run Time

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

EVAP

A.I.R

Hr: Min: Sec

Depends on time since startup

Engine Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

HO2S

Misfire

RPM

± 100 RPM from Desired Idle Speed

EVAP Canister Purge

EVAP

HO2S

A.I.R

Percent

0% - 25% (varies)

EVAP Fault History

EVAP

No Fault

No Test Result

Excess Vacuum

Purge Valve Leak

Small Leak

Weak Vacuum

No Fault

EVAP Purge Solenoid

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

EVAP Vent Solenoid

EVAP

Open / Closed

Open

EVAP Vent Solenoid

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Fan High Speed

Engine 2

Catalyst

On / Off

Off (On with fan running)

Fan Low Speed

Engine 2

Catalyst

On / Off

Off (On with fan running)

FC Relay 1

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

FC Relay 2 and 3

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Fuel Level

EVAP

Percent

0%-100% (varies)

Fuel Pump

Engine 2

On / Off

On

Fuel Pump Speed

Engine 2

Normal / High

Normal

Fuel Pump CKT Status

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Fuel Pump CKT Hist.

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Fuel Pump Speed (VIN 1)

Engine 2

Normal / High

Normal

Fuel Tank Pressure

EVAP

mmHg / Volts

-0.33 / -0.53 mmHg

1.46 / 1.49 Volts

Fuel Trim Cell

Engine 1

Misfire

A.I.R

Cell #

0

Fuel Trim Learn

Engine 1

Catalyst

Disabled / Enabled

Enabled

Generator Lamp

Engine 2

On / Off

Off

Generator PWM

Engine 2

Percent

Varies

HO2S Sensor 1

Engine 1

HO2S

Not Ready / Ready

Ready

HO2S Sensor 1

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

A.I.R

Millivolts

0-1000 constantly varying

HO2S Sensor 2

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

Millivolts

0-1000 constantly varying

HO2S XCounts

HO2S

Counts

Varies

IAC Position

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

EGR

Misfire

Counts

10-40

IAT

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

EVAP

HO2S

A.I.R

°C, °F

Varies with ambient air temperature

Ignition 1

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

HO2S

A.I.R

Volts

13 (varies)

Ignition Mode

Engine 2

IC / Bypass

IC

Injector Pulse Width

Engine 1

Catalyst

Milliseconds

1.5-3.5 (varies with engine load

Knock Retard

Engine 2

Degrees

0 degrees

Long Term FT

Engine 1

Misfire

A.I.R

Percent

-10%-10%

Loop Status

Engine 1

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

A.I.R

Open / Closed

Closed

Low Oil Lamp

Engine 2

On / Off

Off

MAF

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

A.I.R

g/s

Varies (Depends on engine load and barometric pressure)

MAF Frequency

Engine 1

Hz

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

MAP

Engine 1

Engine 2

EVAP

EGR

kPa / Volts

29-48 kpa / 1-2 volts (Depends on engine load and barometric pressure)

MIL

Engine 2

On / Off

Off

MIL

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Misfire Current Cylinder #

Misfire

Counts

0-4

Misfire History Cylinder #

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfiring Cylinder (Primary / Secondary)

Misfire

0-6

0

Power Enrichment

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Rich/Lean Status

Engine 1

Rich / Lean

Constantly changing

Short Term FT

Engine 1

Catalyst

Misfire

A.I.R

Percent

-10%-10%

Spark

Engine 2

Degrees

20° (Varies)

Start Up ECT

EVAP

HO2S

A.I.R

°C, °F

Depends on engine coolant temperature at time of startup

Start Up IAT

EVAP

HO2S

A.I.R

°C, °F

Depends on engine ambient temperature at time of startup

TCC Solenoid

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

Throttle at Idle

Engine 1

Yes / No

Yes

Total Misfire Current Count

Misfire

Counts

0-5

Total Misfire Failures Since First Fail

Misfire

Counts

0

Total Misfire Passes Since First Fail

Misfire

Counts

0

TP Angle

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

EGR

EVAP

HO2S

Misfire

A.I.R

Percent

0%

TP Sensor

Engine 1

Volts

0.20-0.74

Traction Control

Engine 2

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Traction Control Desired

Engine 2

Percent

100%

Traction Control Torque

Engine 2

Percent

70%-80% (Varies with load)

Transmission Range

Engine 2

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

Park

TR Switch P / A / B / C

Engine 2

High / Low

Low / Low / High / High

TWC Protection

Engine 1

Engine 2

Catalyst

HO2S

Misfire

Active / Inactive

Inactive

Vehicle Speed

Engine 1

Engine 2

EGR

EVAP

Catalyst

Misfire

mph / km/h

0

VTD Fuel Disable

Engine 2

Active / Inactive

Inactive

1 - 2 Solenoid

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

2 - 3 Solenoid

Output Driver

Fault / OK

OK

3X Crank Sensor

Misfire

RPM

Varies with Engine Speed

18X Crank Sensor

Misfire

RPM

Varies with Engine Speed