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Powertrain Control Module Scan Tool Output Control

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selection(s)

Description

APP Learn

Engine Output Controls/Throttle Control System

Allows the throttle actuator control (TAC) module to relearn the acceleration pedal position (APP) sensor released minimum position. An APP learn may be necessary after a fault has been corrected that caused the TAC module to learn an incorrect low position.

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Engine Output Controls/Crankshaft Position Variation Learn

Enables the powertrain control module (PCM) to learn the variations in the crankshaft position (CKP) system. The PCM will learn the variations once the following conditions are met:

    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than 70°C (158°F).
    • All instructions on the scan tool have been completed.
    • The accelerator pedal is smoothly applied until the fuel cut-off, as specified on the scan tool, is achieved, and then immediately released.

The PCM learns the variation values during deceleration from fuel cut-off.

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 PCM disables the fuel injector when the following conditions are met:

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

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

EGR Solenoid

Engine Output Controls

Activates exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent for a maximum of 15 seconds.

Engine Speed Control

TAC System

Activates idle speed override in 25 RPM to 100 RPM increments, from 0 RPM to 1500 RPM.

EVAP Purge Solenoid

Engine Output Controls/EVAP System

Activates the purge solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent. The device control will be aborted and inhibited if the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor exceeds 19 mm Hg (10 in H2O).

EVAP Vent Solenoid

Engine Output Controls/EVAP System

Activates the vent solenoid. The device control will be aborted and inhibited if fuel tank pressure sensor exceeds 19 mm Hg (10 in H2O).

EVAP Purge/Seal

Engine Output Controls/EVAP System

Simultaneously activates purge solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent and the vent solenoid. Device control will be aborted and inhibited if the FTP sensor exceeds 19 mm Hg (10 in H2O).

Fuel Injector Balance Test

Fuel System

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

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

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

Fuel Pump

Engine Output Controls

Activates the fuel pump relay for 2 seconds.

Fuel Trim Reset

Fuel System

Activates the reset of fuel trim data in all fuel trim cells.

Loop Status

Engine 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

Engine Output Controls/Dash Lamps

Activates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The MIL will remain illuminated until cancelled by the scan tool.

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Engine Output Controls/Misfire Graphic

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

Throttle Position

Engine Output Controls/Throttle Control System

Activates the throttle plate in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent. The output device control is disabled if the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) is less than 60 kPa.