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Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selection(s)

Description

CAC Coolant Pump Relay Command

Output Controls

This function activates the charge air cooler (CAC) coolant pump relay. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON or OFF, the engine control module (ECM) turns the relay ON or OFF. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Cylinder Power Balance

Fuel System

Enables/Disables a cylinder by turning OFF the fuel injector to the cylinder. The fuel injector is normally enabled. The ECM disables the fuel injector when the following conditions are met:

    • All instructions on the scan tool have been completed.
    • Stabilized engine speed
    • Fuel injector selected

When the DISABLE is selected the ECM turns the injector OFF for 30 seconds. During this period, the engine operates with a misfire.

Engine Controls Ignition Relay

Output Controls

This function activates the engine control ignition relay. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON or OFF, the ECM turns the relay ON or OFF. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Engine Speed Control

TAC System

Activates the throttle activation control (TAC) system to change engine speed. The normal commanded state is None. To enable the engine speed control, all instruction on the scan tool must be completed. The system will increase or decrease the engine speed within a range of 400-2,200 RPM. The set step value changes the engine speed by increments of 25 RPM, 100 RPM, and 500 RPM. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

EVAP Purge Solenoid

Output Controls/EVAP System

Activates the EVAP purge valve. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will INCREASE or DECREASE the amount of EVAP purge valve opening by 10 percent increments within a range of 0-100 percent. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool or the fuel tank pressure exceeds 24 mm Hg (12 in H20).

EVAP Purge/Seal

Output Controls/EVAP System

This control enables 2 functions. One function increases or decreases the amount of purge by changing the duty cycle of the purge valve and commanding the vent ON (non-venting). The normal commanded state of both valves is NONE. The system will INCREASE or DECREASE the amount of EVAP purge valve opening by 10 percent increments within a range of 0-100 percent. The second function seals the system after using the purge function to obtain a specific amount of fuel tank pressure (FTP). When activated the purge valve is commanded to 0 percent and the vent valve is commanded ON (non-venting). Both functions remain in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool or the FTP exceeds 24 mm Hg (12 in H20).

EVAP Service Bay Test

Service Bay Tests

Activates the Service Bay Test to verify the integrity of the EVAP System. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • All instructions on the scan tool have been completed.
    •  The engine coolant temperature is less than a specified value.
    • No DTCs are set.

EVAP Vent Solenoid

Output Controls/EVAP System

Activates the EVAP vent solenoid. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON, the vent valve switches to non-venting. The system remains in the commanded state unless one of the following conditions occurs:

    • Cancelled by the tool
    •  Purge is greater than 0 percent, and the fuel tank pressure exceeds 24 mm Hg (12 in H20)

Exhaust CMP Actuator Bank 1

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the exhaust camshaft actuator for bank 1. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will increase or decrease the angle of the selected camshaft in 5 degree increments up to 25 crankshaft degrees. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
    • The transmission is in Park or Neutral.
    • The engine speed is between 1,000-1,400 RPM.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Exhaust CMP Actuator Bank 2

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the exhaust camshaft actuator for bank 2. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will increase or decrease the angle of the selected camshaft in 5 degree increments up to 25 crankshaft degrees. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
    • The transmission is in Park or Neutral.
    • The engine speed is between 1,000-1,400 RPM.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Exh. CMP Actuator Sol. Bank 1

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid for bank 1. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON/OFF, the ECM turns the camshaft actuator solenoid ON/OFF. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is ON with the engine OFF.
    • No engine speed is detected.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Exh. CMP Actuator Sol. Bank 2

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid for bank 2. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON/OFF, the ECM turns the camshaft actuator solenoid ON/OFF. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is ON with the engine OFF.
    • No engine speed is detected.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Fuel Injector Balance

Fuel System

Enables fuel injector in order to verify proper fuel injector flow. The ECM also enables the fuel pump. The ECM will pulse the selected injector when the following conditions are met:

    • All instructions on the scan tool have been completed.
    • Fuel injector selected
    • Key ON, engine OFF

The selected fuel injector can only be flowed/pulsed once per ignition cycle.

Fuel Pump

Output Controls

Controls the fuel pump relay. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON/OFF, the ECM turns the fuel pump ON/OFF. If the engine is running, and the fuel pump is commanded OFF, the engine will stall. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Fuel Trim Enable

Fuel System

Disables the ECMs ability to learn new fuel trim parameters. The commanded states are NONE, ENABLED, DISABLED. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Fuel Trim Reset

Fuel System

This function activates the reset of fuel trim data in all fuel trim cells.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 Heater

Output Controls/Heated Oxygen Sensors

Activates the HO2S bank 1 sensor 2 heater. The ECM commands the heater on in 10% increments from 0% to 100%. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heater

Output Controls/Heated Oxygen Sensors

Activates the HO2S bank 1 sensor 2 heater. The ECM commands the heater on in 10% increments from 0% to 100%. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater

Output Controls/Heated Oxygen Sensors

Activates the HO2S bank 1 sensor 2 heater. The ECM commands the heater on in 10% increments from 0% to 100%. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 2 Heater

Output Controls/Heated Oxygen Sensors

Activates the HO2S bank 1 sensor 2 heater. The ECM commands the heater on in 10% increments from 0% to 100%. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.

Idle Spark

Output Controls/Spark Control

Disables and enables idle spark advance with the engine running.

Intake CMP Actuator Bank 1

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the intake camshaft actuator for bank 1. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will increase or decrease the angle of the selected camshaft in 5 degree increments up to 20 crankshaft degrees. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
    • The transmission is in Park or Neutral.
    • The engine speed is between 1,000-1,400 RPM.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Intake CMP Actuator Bank 2

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the intake camshaft actuator for bank 2. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will increase or decrease the angle of the selected camshaft in 5 degree increments up to 20 crankshaft degrees. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
    • The transmission is in Park or Neutral.
    • The engine speed is between 1,000-1,400 RPM.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Int. CMP Actuator Sol. Bank 1

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the intake camshaft actuator solenoid for bank 1. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON/OFF, the ECM turns the camshaft actuator solenoid ON/OFF. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is ON with the engine OFF.
    • No engine speed is detected.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Int. CMP Actuator Sol. Bank 1

CMP Actuator System

This function controls the intake camshaft actuator solenoid for bank 2. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON/OFF, the ECM turns the camshaft actuator solenoid ON/OFF. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is ON with the engine OFF.
    • No engine speed is detected.

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Loop Status

Output Controls

Controls the system loop status. The commanded states include NONE, OPEN, or CLOSED. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded OPEN or CLOSED, the system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Output Controls

Controls the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The commanded states include NONE, ON, and OFF. When commanded ON or OFF, the system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Misfire Graphic

Misfire Graphic

Graphs the accumulated misfires occurring in each cylinder. The scan tool allows for a reset of the misfire graph.

SCB Solenoid

Output Controls

Activates the solenoid from the none, increase, and decrease in increments and decrements by 10%. The range is 0-100%.

Spark Retard

Output Controls/Spark Control

Controls the amount of spark retard. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will INCREASE or DECREASE the amount of spark retard by 1 degree increments within a range of 0-10 degrees maximum retard. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.

Throttle Position

TAC System

This function opens the throttle plate in 25 percent increments. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is ON, with the engine OFF.
    •  The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.