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The Engine Scan Tool Data List contains all engine related parameters that are available on the scan tool. 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.

Use the Engine Scan Tool Data List only after the following conditions are determined:

    •  The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle is completed.
    •  There are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
    • 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 Engine Scan Tool Data List represents the values that would be seen on a normal running engine.

Important: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data. The scan tool concern should be reported to the manufacturer. Use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and in unnecessary parts replacement.

Only the parameters listed below are referenced in this service manual for use in diagnosis. If all values are within the typical range described below, refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls for diagnosis.

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:

CMP: CMP Actuator Data List

Eng: Engine Data List

EVAP: EVAP Data List

FT: Fuel Trim Data List

HO2S: HO2S Data List

Ign: Ignition Data List

MF: Misfire Data List

TAC: TAC Data List

IND: Intake Data List

TRANS: Transmission 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

5-Volt Reference 1 or 2

EVAP, IGN, IND, TAC

V

4.5

5-Volt Reference 1 or 2 Circuit Status

EVAP, IGN, IND, TAC

OK/Fault

OK

A/C Relay Command

Eng, IND, MF, TAC

On/Off

Off

Calculated Air Flow

ENG, EVAP, FT, HO2S, IND, MF, TAC

g/s

--

Ambient Air Temperature

ENG, EVAP

°C/°F

Varies

APP Indicated Angle

ALL

0-100%

0.0

APP Sensors

TAC

V

0.0

APP Sensor 1

TAC

0.9-4.5 V

0.92 V

Indicated APP sensor 1 Position

TAC

%

0.0

APP Sensor 2

TAC

0.42-2.25 V

0.43 V

Indicated APP Sensor 2 Position

TAC

%

0.0

APP Sensor 1 and 2

TAC

Agree/Disagree

Agree

BARO

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S, Ign, IND, TRANS

kPa (psi)

Varies with altitude

BPP Circuit Signal

TAC

Applied/Released

Released

BPP Signal

ENG, TAC, TRANS

Applied/Released/Invalid

Released

Calculated TWC Temperature Bank 1 or Bank 2

FT, MF

°C/°F

Varies

Catalytic Converter Protection Active

FT, HO2S

Yes/No

No

CKP Active Counter

IGN

Counts

Increase

CKP Resync Counter

IGN

Counts

Varies

CKP Sensor

IGN

RPM

Engine Idle Speed

Commanded Air Fuel and Equivalent Ratio

ENG, FT, HO2S, IND

Ratio

14.7:1

CMP Sensor

CMP, IGN, MF

RPM

Engine Idle Speed

Cold Start Up

ENG, EVAP

Yes/No

Varies

Cruise Control Active

ENG, TAC

Yes/No

No

Cycles of Misfire Data

MF

0-99

Increase

Cylinder 1-8 Ignition Control Circuit Status

MF

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

Cylinder 1-8 Injector Circuit Status

MF

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

Decel. Fuel Cutoff

Eng, FT, HO2S

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Desired Exhaust CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Desired Idle Speed

ENG, CMP, EVAP, IND, TAC

0-7,000 RPM

650 RPM

Desired Intake CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Mileage Since DTCs Cleared

ENG

Mi/Km

Varies

EC Ignition Relay Circuit Status

TAC

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

EC Ignition Relay Command

ENG, TAC

On/Off

On

EC Ignition Relay Feedback Signal

ENG, TAC

V

13.5 V

ECT Sensor

ALL

°C/°F

Varies

Engine Load

ALL

0-99%

2%

Engine Off Time

EVAP

0.00:00

Varies

Engine Oil Level Switch

Eng, CMP

OK/Low

OK

Engine Oil Life Remaining

CMP

%

Varies

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

ENG, CMP, MF

kPa/psi

Varies

Calculated Engine OIl Temperature

CMP

°C/°F

Varies

Engine Running Time

ALL

0:00:00

Varies

Engine Speed

ALL

RPM

650 RPM

EVAP Fault History

EVAP

Vacuum/Purge Valve Leaks/Small Leak/Weak Vacuum/No Test Result

Vacuum

EVAP Purge Solenoid Command

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

0-100%

Varies

EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit Status

EVAP

Incomplete/Fault/OK

Incomplete

EVAP Vent Solenoid Command

Eng, EVAP

Venting/Not Venting

Not Venting

EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit Status

EVAP

Incomplete/Fault/OK

Incomplete

Exhaust CMP Angle Bank 1 or Bank 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Exhaust CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2 Active Counter

CMP, IGN

Counts

Varies

Exhaust CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2 Command

CMP

%

Varies

Exhaust CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2 Variance

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Exhaust CMP Solenoid Bank 1 or Bank 2 Circuit Status

CMP

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

Extended Travel BPP Signal

TAC

Applied/Released/Invalid

Released

Fuel Level Sensor Left Tank

EVAP

0-5 V

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor Right Tank

EVAP

0-5 Volts

Varies

Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Status

ENG

Incomplete/Fault/OK

OK

Fuel Pump Relay Command

ENG

On/Off

On

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

ENG, EVAP , FT, MF

%

Varies

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

EVAP

V

Varies

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

ENG, EVAP

in H2O/mm Hg

Varies

Fuel Tank Rated Capacity

EVAP

Liters/Gal

Varies

Fuel Trim Cell

ENG, FT

Varies

2

Fuel Trim Learn

FT

Enabled/Disabled

Enabled

Fuel Trim System Test State

FT

Disabled/Enabled/Run PUrge/Test/Monitoring

Varies

Fuel Volatility

EVAP, FT

Low/Medium/High

Varies

HO2S Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 1

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S, IND

mV

80-850 mV

HO2S Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 2

ENG, FT, HO2S

mV

400-800 mV

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 1

HO2S

A

Varies

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 2

HO2S

A

Varies

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 1 Command

HO2S

%

Varies

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 1 Command

HO2S

On/Off

On

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 2 Command

HO2S

%

Varies

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 2 Command

HO2S

On/Off

On

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 1 Circuit Status

HO2S

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or Bank 2 Sensor 2 Circuit Status

HO2S

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

Hot Open Loop

HO2S, FT

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Intake Air Temperatuer Sensor

ALL

°C/°F

Varies

Ignition Accessory Signal

ENG, TAC

On/Off

On

Ignition Off Time

ENG, EVAP

0:00:00

Varies

Ignition 1 Signal

ALL

0-25.5 Volts

12.8-14.2 V

Injector PWM Bank 1 or Bank 2

ENG, FT, HO2S, MF

0-9 ms

3.0-5.4 ms

Injector 1-8 Disabled Due to Misfire

MF

Yes/No

No

Intake CMP Angle Bank 1 or Bank 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Intake CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2 Active Counter

CMP, IGN

Counts

Varies

Intake CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2 Command

CMP

%

Varies

Intake CMP Bank 1 or Bank 2 Variance

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Intake CMP Solenoid Bank 1 or Bank 2 Circuit Status

CMP

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

Intake Manifold Pressure

ENG, FT, IND

kPa

Varies

Knock Detected Cyl. 1-8

IGN

Yes/No

No

Knock Retard

IGN

0-191 Degrees

0

Long Term FT Bank 1 or Bank. 2

ENG, EVAP, FT, HO2S

-100 to +100%

7-9%

Long Term FT Test Avg Bank 1 or Bank 2

FT

%

1%

Long Term FT Avg Bank 1 or Bank 2 w/o purge

FT

%

1%

Loop Status

ENG, EVAP, FT, HO2S

Open/Closed

Closed

MAF Performance Test

FT, TAC, IND

OK/Fault

OK

MAF Sensor

ALL

0-655 g/s

3-7 g/s

MAF Sensor

IND

0-9999 Hz

28 Hz

MAP Performance Test 1

FT, IND, TAC

OK/Fault

OK

MAP Performance Test 2

FT, IND, TAC

OK/Fault

OK

MAP Sensor

ALL

kPa (psi)

30 kPa (4.6 psi)

MAP Sensor

IND

V

1.06 V

MIL Circuit Status

ENG

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground

OK/Incomplete

MIL Command

ENG

On/Off

Off

MIL Requested by DTC

ALL

Yes/No

No

Misfire Current Cyl. 1-8

MF

0-255 Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. 1-8

MF

0-255 Counts

0

Output Speed Sensor

TRANS

RPM

Varies

PNP Switch

ENG

/Park/Neutral/In Gear

Park/Neutral

Power Enrichment

ENG, FT, HO2S, MF

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Reduced Engine Power

TAC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

SCIP

FT, IND

kPa (psi)

Varies

SCIP Sensor

FT, IND

kPa (psi)

Varies

SCIP Sensor

IND

V

Varies

SCB Solenoid Circuit Status

IND

OK/Incomplete/Short to B+/Short to Ground/Open

OK

SCB Solenoid Command

ENG, IND

%

Varies

Short Term FT Bank 1 or Bank 2

ENG, EVAP, FT, HO2S

-100 to +100%

-3% to +3%

Spark

ENG, FT, HO2S, IGN, IND, MF

Degrees

--

Start Up ECT

EVAP, HO2S

°C/°F

Varies

Start Up IAT

EVAP, HO2S

°C/°F

Varies

Short Term FT Test Avg Bank 1 or Bank 2

FT

%

--

Throttle Actuator Forced Engine Shut Down

TAC

Yes/No

No

TAC Motor

TAC

Enabled/Disabled

Enabled

TAC Motor Command

TAC

%

--

TCS Torque Delivered Signal

TAC

%

1%

TCS Torque Request Signal

TAC

%

--

Torque Delivered Signal

TRANS

Nm

Varies

Torque Management Spark Retard

IGN

Degrees

0

Total Knock Retard

IGN

Degrees

0

Total Misfire Count

MF

0-9999

0

TP Desired Angle

TAC

%

2%

TP Indicated Angle

ALL

0-99%

2-3%

TP Performance Test

FT, IND, TAC

OK/Fault

OK

TP Sensor 1

TAC

0-5 V

0.5-0.8 V

TP Sensor 2

TAC

0-5 V

4.1-4.5 V

TP Sensor 1 Indicated Position

TAC

%

2%

TP Sensor 2 Indicated Position

TAC

%

2%

TP Sensor 1 Learned Mini.

TAC

0-5 V

Varies

TP Sensor 2 Learned Mini.

TAC

5-0 V

Varies

TP Sensors 1 and 2

TAC

Agree/Disagree

Agree

Vehicle Speed Sensor

ALL

km/mi

0

Warm-up Since DTC Cleared

ENG

Counts

0

Warm-up w/o Emission Faults

ENG

Counts

0

Warm-up w/o Non-Emission Faults

ENG

Counts

0

Wide Open Throttle

TAC

Yes/No

No