The Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description of all engine
related parameters available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in alphabetical
order. A given parameter may appear in any one of the data lists. In some cases, the
parameter may appear more than once or in more than one data list in order to group
certain related parameters together.
A/C Relay Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic
state of the output driver for the air conditioning (A/C) clutch relay control circuit.
The scan tool will display OK or Fault. OK indicates that no circuit faults are detected
during the current test. Fault indicates that a short or open circuit/component exists,
electronically disconnecting the circuit/component from the control module.
A/C Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded state
of the air conditioning (A/C) clutch relay control circuit. The scan tool will display
ON or OFF. ON indicates the A/C clutch relay control circuit is being grounded
by the control module, allowing voltage to the A/C compressor clutch. OFF indicates
the A/C clutch relay is not being commanded on by the control module.
APP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angle of the
accelerator pedal as calculated by the control module using the signals from the
accelerator pedal position sensors. The APP indicated angle is a range of values indicating
a low percentage when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to a high percentage
when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent
to the control module from accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 of the APP sensor
assembly. APP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low voltage when the accelerator
pedal is not depressed to a high voltage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the angle of the accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor 1 as calculated by the control module using the signal
from the APP sensor 1. APP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low percentage
when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to a high percentage when the accelerator
pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 1 and 2: This parameter displays the results of a
control module test that compares the signals from the accelerator pedal position
(APP) sensors 1 and 2 . The scan tool will display Agree or Disagree. Agree indicates
that APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 voltages correspond to the same accelerator pedal
position. Disagree indicates that APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 voltages correspond
to different accelerator pedal positions.
APP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent
to the control module from accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2 of the APP sensor
assembly. APP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low voltage when the accelerator
pedal is not depressed to a high voltage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the angle of the accelerator
pedal position (APP) sensor 2 as calculated by the control module using the signal
from the APP sensor 2. APP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low percentage
when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to a high percentage when the accelerator
pedal is fully depressed.
BARO: This parameter displays the barometric pressure as calculated
by the control module using the signal from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
measured when the ignition is turned on with the engine not running. The control
module will update the barometric pressure during wide-open throttle (WOT) conditions.
Catalytic Converter Protection Active: This parameter indicates
the status of the control module control for catalytic converter protection. The scan
tool will indicate YES if the control module is adjusting fuel and ignition quantity
and timing to protect the catalytic converter from damage. The scan tool will indicate
NO if the control module is in a normal fuel and ignition control mode.
Commanded Gear: This parameter displays the transmission gear
commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display P/N when the transmission
is commanded to park or neutral. The scan tool will display R when the transmission
is commanded to reverse. The scan tool will display 1-5 when the transmission
is commanded into a specific low gear.
Current Gear Signal: This parameter displays the status of the
current gear signal to the control module from the transmission. The scan tool will
display Valid when the signal matches the commanded gear position from the control
module. The scan tool will display Invalid when the signal does not match the commanded
state of the transmission.
Cycles Of Misfire Data: This parameter displays the number of
cylinder firing events that were recorded as misfires as determined by the control
module. the scan tool will display a high value as misfire events increase. The scan
tool will display a lower value when there are fewer misfire events.
Cylinder 1-8 IC Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the ignition
control circuits. The scan tool will display Ok if the circuit is operating correctly.
The scan tool will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to
voltage on the circuit.
Cylinder 1-8 Injector Circuit Status: This parameter displays
the current diagnostic state of the output driver for the injector control circuit.
The scan tool will display Ok if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool
will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the
circuit.
Decel. Fuel Cutoff: This parameter displays the status of the
operating mode used to turn off the fuel injectors during certain deceleration conditions.
When the scan tool displays Active, the control module has turned off the fuel injectors.
When the scan tool displays Inactive, the fuel system is operating normally.
Desired Exhaust CMP BN 1: This parameter displays the
desired exhaust camshaft position for Bank 1, as determined by the control module.
The scan tool will display a higher value for more advanced exhaust valve timing,
such as at high load or speed conditions. The scan tool will display a lower value
for a less advanced exhaust valve timing, such as at idle.
Desired Exhaust CMP BN 2: This parameter displays the
desired exhaust camshaft position for Bank 2, as determined by the control module.
The scan tool will display a higher value for more advanced exhaust valve timing,
such as at high load or speed conditions. The scan tool will display a lower value
for a less advanced exhaust valve timing, such as at idle.
Desired HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1: This parameter indicates the desired
heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) bank 1 sensor 1 output voltage as calculated by the control
module. The scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop.
The scan tool will display a higher value when the control module enriches the system,
and a lower value during leaner running conditions.
Desired HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1: This parameter indicates the desired
heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) bank 2 sensor 1 output voltage as calculated by the control
module. The scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop.
The scan tool will display a higher value when the control module enriches the system,
and a lower value during leaner running conditions.
Desired Idle Speed: This parameter displays the engine idle
speed in RPM as commanded by the control module. The control module compensates for
various engine loads in order to maintain the desired engine speed at idle. This parameter
is not valid unless the engine is running.
Desired Ignition Spark: This parameter displays the desired
ignition spark as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher
value when more spark is desired, such as heavy load conditions. The scan tool will
display a lower value when less spark is desired, such as at idle.
Desired Intake CMP BN 1: This parameter displays the
desired exhaust camshaft position for Bank 1, as determined by the control module.
The scan tool will display a higher value for more advanced intake valve timing, such
as at high load or speed conditions. The scan tool will display a lower value for
a less advanced intake valve timing, such as at idle.
Desired Intake CMP BN 2: This parameter displays the
desired intake camshaft position for Bank 2, as determined by the control module.
The scan tool will display a higher value for more advanced intake valve timing, such
as at high load or speed conditions. The scan tool will display a lower value for
a less advanced intake valve timing, such as at idle.
Desired Torque: This parameter displays the desired torque as
calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value when more
torque is desired, such as under high load conditions. The scan tool will display
a lower value when less torque is desired, such as at idle.
EC Ignition Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded
state of the EC ignition relay control circuit. The scan tool will display ON or OFF.
ON indicates the EC ignition relay control circuit is being grounded by the control
module, allowing voltage to the ignition system. OFF indicates the EC ignition relay
is not being commanded on by the control module.
EC Ignition Relay Feedback Signal: This parameter displays the
voltage signal sent to the control module from the engine control ignition relay.
The scan tool will display battery voltage when the engine is running. The scan tool
will display no voltage when the relay is OFF.
ECM Reset: This parameter displays the status of the control
module this ignition cycle. The scan tool will display Yes when an internal control
module reset has occurred this ignition cycle. The scan tool will display NO when
no internal control module reset has occurred this ignition cycle.
ECT Sensor: This parameter displays the temperature of the engine
coolant calculated by the control module, based on the input from the engine coolant
temperature sensor. When the coolant temperature is low, the scan tool will display
a low temperature. When the coolant temperature is high, the scan tool will display
a high temperature.
Engine Load: This parameter displays the engine load in percent
based on inputs to the control module from various engine sensors. The scan tool will
display a low percentage when the engine is at idle with little or no load. The scan
tool will display a high percentage when the engine is running at a high RPM under
a heavy load.
Engine Off EVAP Test Conditions Met: This parameter displays
the status of the engine off EVAP test (EONV). The scan tool will display Yes if the
conditions have been met to run the EONV diagnostic tests. The scan tool will display
No if the conditions have not been met to run the EONV diagnostics.
Engine Off EVAP Test Ran Last Ignition Cycle: This parameter
displays the status of the engine off EVAP test (EONV) as determined by the control
module. The scan tool will display Yes when the EONV diagnostic test has run during
the last ignition cycle. The scan tool will display No when the EONV diagnostic has
not run during the last ignition cycle.
Engine Off Time: This parameter displays the time elapsed since
the engine turned off. The scan tool will display the time in hours, minutes and seconds.
The engine off time will reset to zero when the engine starts.
Engine Oil Level Switch: This parameter displays the status
of the engine oil level switch as determined by the control module. The control module
uses this information to turn on the low engine oil lamp if the engine oil level remains
approximately 1 quart low for a sufficient amount of time. The scan tool will display
Low when the engine oil level is low. The scan tool will display Ok when the engine
oil level is correct.
Engine Oil Life Remaining: This parameter displays the amount
engine oil life remaining before requiring an oil change based on calculations by
the control module. The scan tool will display lower values as the engine oil life
approaches 0 miles.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the pressure
of the engine oil as calculated by the control module using a signal from the engine
oil pressure (EOP) sensor. The scan tool will display oil pressure when the engine
is running. The engine oil pressure sensor has a range of values indicating a low
value when the oil pressure is low to a high value when the oil pressure is high.
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor: This parameter displays the temperature
of the engine oil as calculated by the control module using a signal from the engine
oil temperature sensor. The engine oil temperature sensor has a range of values indicating
a low value when the oil temperature is low to a high value when the oil temperature
is high.
Engine Run Time: This parameter displays the time elapsed since
the engine was started. The scan tool will display the time in hours, minutes and
seconds. The engine run time will reset to zero when the engine stops running.
Engine Speed: This parameter displays the speed of the crankshaft
as determined by the control module using an input from the Crankshaft Position (CKP)
Sensor. The scan tool will display a high value at high engine speeds and a low value
at low engine speeds.
Engine Torque: This parameter displays the torque output of
the engine as calculated by the control module based on various inputs.
EVAP Fault History: This parameter displays the result of the
EVAP system diagnostic as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display
various messages, depending on the result of the test.
EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit Status: This parameter displays
the diagnostic state of the output driver for the evaporative emission purge solenoid
control circuit as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display Ok
if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Fault if there is
an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit.
EVAP Purge Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the on-time
or duty cycle of the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid commanded by the control
module expressed as a percent. The scan tool will display a high percentage when
the control module is commanding the EVAP purge solenoid to be open a large amount
. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the control module is commanding
the EVAP purge solenoid to be open a small amount. The scan tool will display 0 when
the control module is commanding the EVAP purge solenoid closed.
EVAP Test Abort Reason: This parameter displays the reason the
EVAP test was aborted by the control module. The scan tool will display various messaged
to indicate the reason the last test failed to complete.
EVAP Test Result: This parameter displays the result of the
EVAP test performed by the control module. The scan tool will display various messaged
to indicate the final result of the test.
EVAP Test State: This parameter displays the status of the EVAP
test performed by the control module. The scan tool will display various messaged
to indicate the current status of the test. The scan tool will display Wait For Purge,
Test Running, or Test Complete.
EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit Status: This parameter displays the
diagnostic state of the output driver for the evaporative emission vent solenoid control
circuit as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display Ok if the
circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Fault if there is an open,
short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit.
EVAP Vent Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the state
of the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent solenoid commanded by the control module.
The scan tool will display a venting when the control module is commanding the EVAP
vent solenoid to be open . The scan tool will display a not venting when the control
module is commanding the EVAP vent solenoid to be closed.
Exhaust CMP Angle Bank 1 or Bank 2: This parameter displays
the degrees of advanced exhaust camshaft angle related to crankshaft position as determined
by the control module based on input from the exhaust CMP sensors. The scan tool will
display a higher value for a more advanced exhaust camshaft position. The scan tool
will display a lower value when the exhaust camshaft is not being advance, such as
at idle.
Fuel Level Sensor Left Tank: This parameter displays the voltage
from the sensor used to monitor the fuel level inside the left fuel tank. The scan
tool will display a low voltage reading when that the fuel level in the tank is low
or near empty. The scan tool will display a high voltage reading when the fuel level
in the tank is high or near full.
Fuel Level Sensor Right Tank: This parameter displays the voltage
from the sensor used to monitor the fuel level inside the right fuel tank. The scan
tool will display a low voltage reading when the fuel level in the tank is low or
near empty. The scan tool will display a high voltage reading when the fuel level
in the tank is high or near full.
Fuel Pump Command: This parameter displays the commanded state
of the fuel pump control circuit. The fuel pump should be on when the scan tool indicates
the Fuel Pump Command is On. The fuel pump should be off when the scan tool indicates
the Fuel Pump Command is Off.
Fuel Pump Speed Circuit Status: This parameter displays the
diagnostic state of the output driver for the fuel pump speed relay control circuit.
The scan tool will display Ok if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool
will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the
circuit.
Fuel Tank Level Remaining: This parameter displays the amount
of fuel remaining in the fuel tank as measured in liters or gallons. The control module
determines the amount of fuel remaining in the tank by using information from the
fuel level sensor(s). The scan tool will display a higher value with a full fuel tank,
and a lower value with an empty fuel tank.
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the voltage
signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the pressure inside
the fuel tank. The scan tool will display a low voltage when the pressure in the
fuel tank is high. The scan tool will display a high voltage when the pressure in
the fuel tank is low or in a vacuum.
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the fuel
tank pressure as calculated based on a signal sent to the control module from the
fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor. The scan tool will display a low value when the
pressure in the fuel tank is low or a vacuum. The scan tool will display a high value
when the pressure in the fuel tank is high.
Fuel Tank Rated Capacity: This parameter displays the rated
maximum quantity of fuel the fuel tank will hold. This is calibrated in the control
module to match the vehicle.
Fuel Trim Cell: This parameter displays the fuel trim cell number
as calculated by the control module based on engine speed and load inputs. The scan
tool will display a lower number as conditions are nearer to idle, and a higher value
as conditions approach maximum engine speed and maximum load.
Fuel Trim Learn: This parameter indicated if the control module
is being commanded to adjusting long term fuel trim in response to the short term
fuel trim. The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. When fuel trim is being learned
because of an external command, the scan tool displays Enabled. Under normal conditions
the scan tool displays Disabled.
Fuel Volatility: This parameter indicates the rate the fuel
can be vaporized in the cylinder as calculated by the control module. The scan tool
will display HIGH when the fuel volatility is high. The scan tool will display LOW
when the fuel volatility is low.
Generator L-Terminal Signal Command: This parameter indicates
whether the control module is allowing the generator to operate. The control module
can disable the generator under certain conditions. The scan tool will YES if the
control module is allowing generator operation, while NO indicates that the control
module is not allowing generator operation.
HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1: This parameter indicates the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) bank 1 sensor 1 output voltage as measured by the control module. The
scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool
will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during
leaner running conditions.
HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2: This parameter indicates the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) bank 1 sensor 2 output voltage as measured by the control module. The
scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool
will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during
leaner running conditions. The post-catalyst HO2S output voltage will
fluctuate slowly over a longer period of time, compared to the fuel control
oxygen sensor s. This is due to the oxygen storage capacity of an efficiently
operating catalyst.
HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1: This parameter indicates the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) bank 2 sensor 1 output voltage as measured by the control module. The
scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool
will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during
leaner running conditions.
HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 2: This parameter indicates the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) bank 2 sensor 2 output voltage as measured by the control module. The
scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool
will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during
leaner running conditions. The post-catalyst HO2S output voltage will
fluctuate slowly over a longer period of time, compared to the fuel control
oxygen sensor s. This is due to the oxygen storage capacity of an efficiently
operating catalyst.
HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1: This parameter displays the current
through the control module when the bank 1 sensor 1 HO2S heater is commanded ON by
the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1 is a range of values indicating a low
current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater
circuit resistance is low.
HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2: This parameter displays the current
through the control module when the bank 1 sensor 2 HO2S heater is commanded ON by
the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2 is a range of values indicating a low
current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater
circuit resistance is low.
HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1: This parameter displays the current
through the control module when the bank 2 sensor 1 HO2S heater is commanded ON by
the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1 is a range of values indicating a low
current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater
circuit resistance is low.
HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2: This parameter displays the current
through the control module when the bank 2 sensor 2 HO2S heater is commanded ON by
the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2 is a range of values indicating a low
current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater
circuit resistance is low.
Hot Open Loop: This parameter indicates the status of the fuel
delivery system. The scan tool will display Active if the fuel system is running in
open loop due to a temperature concern. The scan tool will display Inactive if the
fuel system is operating normally.
IAT Sensor: This parameter displays the temperature of the air
entering the engine as calculated by the control module based on the input from the
intake air temperature sensor. The scan tool will display a low value when the air
temperature is low, and a high value when the air temperature is high.
Ignition 0 Signal: This parameter displays the state of the
ignition 0 input to the control module from the ignition switch. The scan tool
will display On when the ignition switch is in the ignition 0 position. The
scan tool will display Off when the ignition switch is in any other position.
Ignition 1 Signal: This parameter displays the voltage measured
at the ignition 1 circuit of the control module. Voltage is applied to the
control module when the ignition switch is in the ignition 1 position. The
scan tool will display a low value when the voltage is low. The scan tool will display
a high value, such as battery voltage, when the voltage is higher.
Ignition Spark Efficiency: This parameter indicates how much
of the ignition capacity is being required to operate the engine as calculated by
the control module. The scan tool will display a high value when more spark is require,
such as high load conditions. The scan tool will display low values when less spark
is required, such as at idle.
Initial Brake applied signal: This parameter indicates the status
of the initial brake applied switch as determined by the control module. The scan
tool will display applied when the brake pedal is depressed. The scan tool will display
released when the brake pedal is not depressed.
Injector PWM Bank 1 Average: This parameter indicates the average
commanded ON time for each injector on Bank 1 by the control module. The scan tool
will display a larger value for a longer injector commanded ON time, causing more
fuel to be delivered to the cylinders. The scan tool will display a smaller value
for a shorter injector commanded ON time, causing less fuel to be delivered to the
cylinders.
Injector PWM Bank 2 Average: This parameter indicates the average
commanded ON time for each injector on Bank 2 by the control module. The scan tool
will display a larger value for a longer injector commanded ON time, causing more
fuel to be delivered to the cylinders. The scan tool will display a smaller value
for a shorter injector commanded ON time, causing less fuel to be delivered to the
cylinders.
Knock Retard: This parameter indicates the amount of spark advance
the control module removes from the ignition control (IC) spark advance in response
to the signal from the knock sensor(s). the scan tool displays a high value for a
large amount of spark retard, and a low value for a small amount of spark retard.
Long Term FT Bank 1: This parameter is calculated by the control
module based on the Short Term FT value. The Long Term FT bank 1 is used for the
long term correction of the fuel delivery in bank 1. The scan tool will a high
value for a large amount of long term fuel correction, and 0% for no long term fuel
trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative value when fuel system is running
too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion event. The scan tool will display
a positive value if the fuel system is running lean and fuel is being added to the
combustion event.
Long Term FT Bank 2: This parameter is calculated by the control
module based on the Short Term FT value. The Long Term FT bank 2 is used for the
long term correction of the fuel delivery in bank 1. The scan tool will a high
value for a large amount of long term fuel correction, and 0% for no long term fuel
trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative value when fuel system is running
too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion event. The scan tool will display
a positive value if the fuel system is running lean and fuel is being added to the
combustion event.
LT FT Bank 1 High RPM/Load: This parameter is calculated by
the control module based on the Short Term FT value under High RPM/Load conditions.
The Long Term FT bank 1 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery
in bank 1. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel
correction, and 0% for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display
a negative value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from
the combustion event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system
is running lean and fuel is being added to the combustion event.
LT FT Bank 2 High RPM/Load: This parameter is calculated by
the control module based on the Short Term FT value under High RPM/Load conditions.
The Long Term FT bank 2 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery
in bank 2. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel
correction, and 0% for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display
a negative value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from
the combustion event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system
is running lean and fuel is being added to the combustion event.
LT FT Bank 1 low RPM/Load: This parameter is calculated by the
control module based on the Short Term FT value under low RPM/Load conditions. The
Long Term FT bank 1 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery in
bank 1. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel correction,
and 0% for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative
value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion
event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system is running lean
and fuel is being added to the combustion event.
LT FT Bank 2 low RPM/Load: This parameter is calculated by the
control module based on the Short Term FT value under low RPM/Load conditions. The
Long Term FT bank 2 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery in
bank 2. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel correction,
and 0% for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative
value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion
event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system is running lean
and fuel is being added to the combustion event.
Loop Status: This parameter indicates the status of the fuel
delivery by the control module. The scan tool will display Closed Loop if the control
module is controlling the fuel delivery according to the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S
) voltages. The scan tool will display Open Loop if the control module controls fuel
delivery based on throttle position, coolant temperature, and air flow inputs only.
The vehicle will run in open loop until all of the conditions are met to allow Closed
Loop operation.
MAF Sensor: This parameter indicates the quantity calculated
by the control module based on a signal from the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor. The scan
tool will display a high value at high engine speeds, and a low value at low engine
speeds.
MAF Sensor: This parameter indicates the frequency signal received
from the mass airflow (MAF) sensor by the control module. The scan tool will display
a high value at high engine speeds, and a low value at low engine speeds.
MAP Sensor: This parameter indicates the manifold absolute pressure
inside the engine as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the
manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value
wide open throttle, and a lower value at idle.
MIL Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state
of the output driver for the malfunction indicator lamp control circuit. The scan
tool will display Ok if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display
Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit.
MIL Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of
the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) control circuit. The malfunction indicator lamp
should be on when the scan tool indicates the MIL Command is On. The malfunction indicator
lamp should be off when the scan tool indicates the MIL Command is Off. The control
module will command the MIL On when the ignition is ON with the engine OFF in order
to perform a bulb check.
MIL Requested by DTC: This parameter indicates the reason the
control module illuminated the MIL. The scan tool will display YES when the MIL is
requested as a result of an A or B type DTC. The scan tool will display NO if the
MIL is illuminated for another reason, such as transmission DTCs.
Mileage Since DTC Cleared: This parameter displays the mileage
accumulated since an emission diagnostic trouble code was cleared. The scan tool will
display increasing mileage as the vehicle is driven.
Misfire Detects Rough Road: This Parameter indicates the status
of rough road detection during a misfire condition. The scan tool will display YES
when the control module has received rough road information from another module during
a misfire event. The scan tool will display NO when the control module has detected
a misfire, and there is no rough road indication from another controller.
Misfire History Cyl. #1: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 1 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #2: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 2 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #3: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 3 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #4: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 4 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #5: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 5 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #6: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 6 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #7: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 7 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Misfire History Cyl. #8: This parameter displays the number
of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted
on Cylinder 8 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based
on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the
same for all cylinders.
Moderate Brake Apply Signal: This parameter indicates the status
of the moderate brake applied switch as determined by the control module. The scan
tool will display applied when the brake pedal is depressed. The scan tool will display
released when the brake pedal is not depressed.
PNP Switch: This parameter indicates the range selection of
the automatic transmission as calculated by the control module based on input from
the PNP switch. The scan tool will display, In Gear, Park, or Neutral depending on
the PNP switch position.
Power Enrichment: This parameter indicates if the control module
has detected conditions appropriate to operate in Power Enrichment mode. The scan
tool will display Active if the mode is in operation, and Inactive if the mode is
not in operation. The control module enters Open Loop operation and increases injector
pulse width when in power enrichment mode.
Reduced Engine Power: This parameter indicates if the control
module has detected that a throttle actuator control (TAC) system fault has occurred.
The scan tool will display Active if the mode is in operation, and Inactive if the
mode is not in operation. The control module limits engine power when this mode is
Active.
Reference Voltage 1 Signal: This parameter displays the voltage
on the reference 1 circuit as measured by the control module. The scan tool will display
a higher value when the voltage is higher. the scan tool will display a lower value
when the voltage is lower.
Reference Voltage 2 Signal: This parameter displays the voltage
on the reference 2 circuit as measured by the control module. The scan tool will display
a higher value when the voltage is higher. the scan tool will display a lower value
when the voltage is lower.
Short Term FT Bank 1: This parameter displays the short term
correction to fuel delivery for bank 1 by the control module in response to the amount
of time the oxygen sensor voltage spends above or below the 450 mV
threshold. The scan tool will display 0% if no adjustments are required. the scan
tool will display a higher positive value if fuel has to be added, and a higher negative
value if fuel has to be removed.
Short Term FT Bank 2: This parameter displays the short term
correction to fuel delivery for bank 2 by the control module in response to the amount
of time the oxygen sensor voltage spends above or below the 450 mV
threshold. The scan tool will display 0% if no adjustments are required. the scan
tool will display a higher positive value if fuel has to be added, and a higher negative
value if fuel has to be removed.
Spark: This parameter displays the spark timing being commanded
by the control module on the IC circuit. The scan tool will display a negative value
if the spark timing is before top dead center (BTDC) or spark advance; the scan tool
will display a positive value if the spark timing is after top dead center
(ATDC) or spark retard. Because the ignition control module sets
spark advance at a fixed value BTDC while operating in bypass
mode, the displayed spark advance only reflects true spark timing
when the PCM has commanded IC mode.
Start Up ECT: This parameter Indicates the engine coolant temperature
at engine start up as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the
ECT sensor. the scan tool will display a higher value on a warmer engine, and a lower
value on a colder engine.
Start Up IAT: This parameter Indicates the intake air temperature
at engine start up as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the
IAT sensor. the scan tool will display a higher value during warmer underhood temperatures,
, and a lower value during colder underhood temperatures.
Starter Enable Relay Circuit Status: This parameter displays
the diagnostic state of the output driver for the starter enable relay control circuit.
The scan tool will display Ok if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool
will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the
circuit.
Starter Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded
state of the starter relay control circuit. The starter relay should be on when the
scan tool indicates the Starter Relay Command is On. The starter relay should be off
when the scan tool indicates the Starter Relay Command is Off.
Stoplamp Pedal Switch: This parameter displays the state of
the brake pedal as determined by the stoplamp pedal switch. This switch turns on the
stoplamp when the brake pedal is depressed. The scan tool will display Applied when
the brake pedal is depressed, and Released when the brake pedal is not depressed.
TAC Motor Command: This parameter indicates the required duty
cycle to maintain a desired throttle position. The scan tool will display a higher
value if more effort is required to move the throttle to the desired position, such
as physical resistance. The scan tool will display a lower value if less effort is
required to move the throttle to the desired position.
TAC Direction: This parameter displays the commanded direction
of the throttle blade by the TAC system. The scan tool will display CLOSED when the
throttle is being commanded to the closed position. The scan tool will display OPEN
when the throttle is commanded to an OPEN position.
TCS Control Signal: This parameter indicates the status of the
traction control system affecting the power of the engine. the scan tool will display
REDUCED when the traction control system is commanding reduced power by the control
module. The scan tool will display NONE when the TCS is not commanding reduced engine
power.
Torque Delivered Signal: This parameter indicates the torque
delivered from the engine to the transmission as calculated by the control module.
The scan tool will display a higher value for higher torque, and a lower value for
lower torque.
Torque Request Signal: This parameter indicates the torque requested
from the engine to the transmission as calculated by the control module. The scan
tool will display a higher value for higher torque, and a lower value for lower torque.
Total Misfire Counter: This parameter displays the number of
possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected
on all cylinders as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated
based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing
counter.
TP Desired Angle: This parameter indicates the desired throttle
angle calculated by the throttle actuator control (TAC) module as commanded by the
vehicle operator. the scan tool will display a higher value when the accelerator pedal
is depressed, and a lower value as the accelerator pedal is released.
TP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angle of the
throttle plate as calculated by the control module using the signals from the throttle
position sensor(s). The TP indicated angle is a range of values indicating a low percentage
when the throttle is closed to a high percentage when the throttle is wide open.
TP Learned: This parameter indicates the status of the throttle
position learn system. If the system learns the throttle position, the scan tool will
display YES. The scan tool will display NO if the throttle position is not learned
by the control module.
TP Learn Enable: This parameter indicates the status of the
throttle position learn system. If the system is in the mode to learn the throttle
position, the scan tool will display YES. The scan tool will display NO if the throttle
position is not being learned by the control module.
TP Learn Required: This parameter indicates the status of the
throttle position learn system. If the system has not learned the throttle position,
the scan tool will display YES. The scan tool will display NO if the throttle position
is already learned or the system is currently learning throttle position.
TP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent
to the control module from throttle position (TP) sensor 1 of the throttle assembly.
TP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low voltage when the throttle is closed
to a high voltage when the throttle plate is fully open.
TP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle
position (TP) sensor 1 as calculated by the control module using the signal from
the TP sensor 1. TP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low percentage when
the throttle is closed to a high percentage when the throttle is fully open.
TP Sensor 1 Learned Min.: This parameter displays the learned
minimum voltage for TP sensor 1 as determined by the control module this ignition
cycle.
TP Sensor 2 Learned Min.: This parameter displays the learned
minimum voltage for TP sensor 2 as determined by the control module this ignition
cycle.
TP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent
to the control module from throttle position (TP) sensor 2 of the throttle assembly.
TP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a high voltage when the throttle is closed
to a low voltage when the throttle plate is fully open.
TP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle
position (TP) sensor 2 as calculated by the control module using the signal from the
TP sensor 2. TP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low percentage when the
throttle is closed to a high percentage when the throttle is fully open.
TP Sensors 1 and 2: This parameter displays the results of a
control module test that compares the signals from the throttle position (TP) sensors
1 and 2 . The scan tool will display Agree or Disagree. Agree indicates that TP sensor
1 and TP sensor 2 voltages correspond to the same throttle position. Disagree indicates
that TP sensor 1 and TP sensor 2 voltages correspond to different throttle positions.
Traction Control Status: This parameter indicates the status
of the traction control system as reported by the control module. The scan tool will
display ACTIVE if the traction control system is taking action to reduce drive wheel
slippage. The scan tool will display INACTIVE if the traction control system is not
being required to take action to reduce drive wheel slippage.
Transmission Gear Selector Signal: This parameter displays the
status of the transmission gear selector signal to the control module from the transmission.
The scan tool will display Valid when the signal matches the commanded gear position
from the control module. The scan tool will display Invalid when the signal does not
match the commanded state of the transmission.
TWC Temperature Calculated: This parameter indicates the temperature
of the catalytic converter as calculated by the control module based on various system
inputs. The scan tool will display a higher value at higher catalytic converter temperatures.
the scan tool will display lower values at lower catalytic converter temperatures.
Vehicle Security Status: This parameter displays the current
status of the fuel disabling security system. The scan tool will display Fuel Continue
when the security system allows fuel delivery. The scan tool will display Fuel Disable
when the security system disables the fuel delivery.
Vehicle Speed Sensor: This parameter indicates the vehicle speed
as calculated by the control module based on a signal from the vehicle speed sensor
(VSS). the scan tool will display a higher value at higher vehicle speeds, and a lower
value at lower vehicle speeds.
VTD Password Learn Enabled: This parameter indicates the status
of the control vehicle password learn system. If the system learns the security password,
the scan tool will display YES. The scan tool will display NO if the theft deterrent
password is not learned by all modules.