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Scan Tool Data List Except Holden

The Engine Control Module Scan Tool Data List contains all ECM related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in alphabetical order. A given 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 Control Module Scan Tool Data List only after the following is determined:

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

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

The column labeled Data List indicates where a parameter can be located on the scan tool. Refer to the scan tool operating manual for the exact locations of the data lists. The following is a description of each term listed:

All: The parameter is in all of the data lists indicated below.

Eng: Engine Data List

CH: Cooling/HVAC Data List

CC: Cruise Control Data List

EGR: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Data List

ET: Electrical/Theft Data List

EA: Exhaust Aftertreatment Data List

Fuel: Fuel Data List

Induction: Induction Data List

Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Operating Conditions: Engine Idling/Lower Radiator Hose Hot/Closed Throttle/Park or Neutral/Accessories Off

5 Volt Reference 1, Reference 2, or Reference 3 Circuit Status

CH, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

OK/Fault

OK

A/C Disengage Reason

CH

Accel Rate/Acceleration/Coolant Temp/High Pressure/Invalid/Low Pressure/System Voltage

Invalid

A/C Refrigerant Pressure

CH

kPa/PSI

Varies

A/C Refrigerant Pressure

CH

Volts

Varies

A/C Relay Command

Eng, CH, EGR, Induction

ON/OFF

Off

A/C Request Signal

CH

Yes/No

No

A/C High Side Press. SW

CH

Normal/High Pressure

Normal

Alternator L Terminal

ET

ON/OFF

ON

Ambient Air Temperature Calculated

Eng

°C/°F

Varies

APP at Idle

Induction

No/Yes

Yes

APP Sensor 1 or Sensor 2

Induction

Volts

Varies

APP Sensor 1 or Sensor 2 Indicated

Eng, CC, EGR, ET, EA, Fuel, Induction

%

Varies

APP Sensors

ET

%

Varies

Auto Learn Counter

ET

Counts

Varies

Aux Htr. Relay 1 Command

CH

ON/OFF

OFF

Aux Htr. Relay 2 and 3 Command

CH

ON/OFF

OFF

Aux Heater Request

CH

ON/OFF

OFF

BARO

Eng, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

kPa

Varies

BARO

Induction

Volts

Varies

Battery Voltage

All

Volts

Varies

Boost Pressure Sensor

Eng, Induction

kPa/PSI

Varies

Boost Pressure Sensor

Induction

Volts

Varies

Calculated Mass Air Flow

Induction

Grams/second

Varies

Clutch Pedal Switch (If Equipped)

CC, ET

Released/Applied

Applied

Cruise Control Active

Eng, CC

Yes/No

No

Cruise Disengage 1-6 History

CC

Reason

Varies

Cruise ON/OFF Switch

CC

ON/OFF

OFF

Cruise Release Brake Pedal Switch

Eng, CC, ET

Released/Applied

Released

Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch

CC

ON/OFF

OFF

Cruise Set/Coast Switch

CC

ON/OFF

OFF

Cylinder Air

Induction

mg/stk

Varies

Desired Boost

Induction

kPa

Varies

Desired Cylinder Air

Induction

mg/stk

Varies

Desired Fuel Rail Pressure

Fuel

kPa/PSI

Varies

Desired Idle Speed

Eng, CC, EA, Fuel, Induction

RPM

700-800

Distance Since Last DPF Regeneration

EA

Miles/Km

Varies

Distance Since DPF Indicator ON without Regeneration

EA

Miles/Km

Varies

DPF Flow Calculated

EA

Liters/Hour

Varies

DPF Indicator Command

EA

ON/OFF

OFF

DPF Regen Command

EA

Counts

Varies

DPF Regen Flow Resistance

EA

  

DPF Regeneration Inhibit

EA

Yes/No

No

DPF Regen Interrupted

EA

Yes/No

No

DPF Soot Mass

EA

Grams

Varies

ECM Authentication Status

ET

Valid/Invalid

Valid

ECM Challenge Status

ET

Valid/Invalid

Invalid

ECM Response Source

ET

Normal/Remote Start

Normal

ECT Sensor

All

°C/°F

Varies

ECT Sensor

ET

Volts

Varies

EGR Position Command

EGR, Induction

%

Varies

EGR Solenoid Command

Eng, EGR, Fuel

ON/OFF

OFF

EGT Sensor 1 or Sensor 2

Eng, EA, Induction

°C/°F

Varies

EGT Sensor 1 or Sensor 2

EA

Volts

Varies

Engine Load

Eng, CH, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

%

Varies

Engine Oil Level Switch

Eng, CC, ET,

OK/Low

OK

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

Eng, ET

OK/Low

OK

Engine Run Time

Eng , CH, CC, EGR, Fuel, Induction

Hrs/Mins/Sec

Varies with engine run time

Engine Speed

All

RPM

+/-50 RPM from desired

Fan Control 1, Control 2, or Control 3 Command

CH

ON/OFF

OFF

Fuel Heater Command

Fuel

ON/OFF

OFF

Fuel Level

Eng, EA, Fuel

%

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor Left Tank or Fuel Level Sensor Right Tank

Fuel

Volts

Varies

Fuel Pressure Regulator 1

Eng, Fuel

mA

1330

Fuel Pressure Regulator 2

Eng, Fuel

mA

525

Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Command

Eng, Fuel

%

20%

Fuel Pump Command

Eng, Fuel

%

34%

Fuel Pump Relay

Eng, Fuel

ON/OFF

ON

Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor

Eng, Fuel

kPa/PSI

Varies

Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor

Fuel

Volts

Varies

Fuel Temperature Sensor

Eng, Fuel

°C/°F

Varies

Fuel Temperature Sensor

Fuel

Volts

Varies

GEN F Terminal Signal

ET

%

Varies

Glow Plug

Induction

%

Varies

Glow Plug Command

Eng, Induction

ON/OFF

OFF

Glow Plug Lamp Command

Induction

ON/OFF

OFF

IA Flow Valve Motor Command

EA, EGR, Induction

%

Varies

IAT Sensor 1 or Sensor 2

Eng, CH, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

-39 to +140°C (-38 to +294°F)

Varies

Ignition 0

Eng, ET

Active/Inactive

Active

Ignition 1

Eng , CH, CC, ET, Fuel, Induction

Active/Inactive

Active

Immobilizer Programmed

ET

Yes/No

Yes

Immobilizer State

ET

Incorrect/No Comm/Negative/Post Release/Pre Release/Standby/Start Disable/Released

Released

MAF Sensor

Eng, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

g/s

5-7

Main Injection Fuel Ratio

Eng, Fuel

mm³

Varies

Main Injection Timing

Eng, Fuel

Degrees

0 ± 3 degrees

MAP Sensor

Eng, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

kPa

Near BARO

MIL Command

Eng, EA, Fuel

ON/OFF

OFF

Particulate Filter Pressure Variance

EA

kPa/PSI

Varies

Particulate Filter Pressure Variance

EA

Volts

Varies

Pilot Injection Trim Average

Fuel

microseconds

Varies

Pilot Injection Trim Cyls 1-4

Fuel

microseconds

Varies

PNP Switch (If Equipped)

Eng, ET

Park/ Net/ In Gear

Varies

Security Code Programmed

ET

Yes/No

Yes

Starter Relay Command

ET

ON/OFF

OFF

Stoplamp Pedal Switch

CC, ET

Applied/Released

Released

TC Vane Pos. Ctrl. Solenoid

Eng, Induction

%

Varies

Throttle Position

Eng, CC, EGR, EA, Fuel, Induction

%

Varies

Vehicle Speed

All

km/h/mph

0 km/h (0 mph)

VTD Password Learn Enabled

ET

Yes/No

No

VTD security Code Accepted

ET

Yes/No

No

VTD security Code Lockout

ET

Active/Inactive

Active

Water In Fuel

Fuel

ON/OFF

OFF

Scan Tool Data List Holden

The Engine Control Module Scan Tool Data List contains all ECM related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in alphabetical order. A given 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 Control Module Scan Tool Data List only after the following is determined:

    • The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle is completed.
    • No diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are present.
    • The on-board diagnostics are functioning properly.

Scan tool values from an engine that is operating correctly 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 operating engine under the conditions specified in the first row of the Scan Tool Data List table.

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 may result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Description

Engine Idling / Operating Temperature / Closed Throttle / Park or Neutral / Closed Loop / Accessories Off

A/C Cutoff Mode (Air Conditioning)

System OK

High Pressure

Low Pressure

A/C Pressure

High Engine Temp

Low Engine Temp

Engine Temp

Max Torque

Max Acceleration

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the A/C cutoff mode status.

A/C Information Switch (Air Conditioning)

Inactive

Active

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the A/C Information switch status.

A/C Pressure (Air Conditioning)

-

kPa

This parameter displays the pressure in KPA from the A/C high side pressure sensor signal circuit to the control module.

A/C Pressure (Air Conditioning)

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage from the A/C high side pressure sensor signal circuit to the control module.

A/C Relay (Air Conditioning)

Inactive

Active

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the state of the air conditioning (A/C) clutch relay control circuit as commanded by the control module.

Ambient Temperature

-

°C

This parameter displays the calculated ambient air temperature.

APP at Idle Position (Accelerator Pedal Position)

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays Active if an angle of the accelerator pedal at idle is calculated by the control module using the signals from the accelerator pedal position sensors.

APP Sensor 1 (Accelerator Pedal Position)

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage of the APP sensors signal circuits as measured by the control module.

APP Sensor 2 (Accelerator Pedal Position)

B1S1 Exhaust Gas Temperature (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

-

°C

This parameter displays the Degrees of the Exhaust Gas Temperature as measured by the control module.

B1S2 Exhaust Gas Temperature (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

B1S1 Exhaust Gas Temperature (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage of the Exhaust Gas Temperature as measured by the control module.

B1S2 Exhaust Gas Temperature (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

Barometric Pressure

-

kPa

This parameter displays the barometric pressure in KPA.

Barometric Pressure

-

V

This parameter displays the barometric pressure in Voltage.

Battery Voltage

-

V

This parameter displays 0 to 30 Volts. The voltage measured between the module’s battery positive voltage circuit and ground circuit.

Boost Pressure

-

kPa

This parameter indicates the turbocharger boost pressure inside the engine as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the Boost pressure sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value under heavy load, and a lower value at idle.

Boost Pressure

-

V

This parameter indicates the turbocharger boost pressure inside the engine in voltage as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the Boost pressure sensor. The scan tool will display a higher voltage under heavy load, and a lower voltage at idle.

Boost Pressure Command

-

kPa

This parameter displays the pressure of the Boost Pressure Command.

Brake Switch 1

Inactive

Active

-

This parameter displays the status of the Brake switch's as measured by the control module.

Brake Switch 2

Inactive

Active

Not Programmed

Calculated Air Flow

-

kg/h

This parameter displays the calculated air flow into the engine. The calculation is used in several diagnostics to determine when to run the diagnostics.

Calculated Pedal Position

-

%

This parameter displays the percentage of the Calculated Pedal Position as measured by the control module.

Camshaft Speed

-

RPM

This parameter displays the RPM of the Camshaft based on input to the control module from the Camshaft sensor.

Charge Air Temperature

-

°C

This parameter displays the Degrees of the Charge Air Temperature as measured by the control module.

Charge Air Temperature

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage of the Charge Air Temperature as measured by the control module.

Common Rail Fuel Pressure

-

Mpa

This parameter displays the common fuel rail pressure in Mpa as calculated by the control module using the signal from the fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor.

Common Rail Fuel Pressure

-

V

This parameter displays the common fuel rail pressure in voltage as calculated by the control module using the signal from the fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor.

Coolant Temperature

-

°C

This parameter displays the temperature of the engine coolant based on input to the control module from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Coolant Temperature

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage of the engine coolant based on input to the control module from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Cruise Control

Inactive

Active

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the Status of the Cruise control.

Cruise Control Tip Switch

Inactive

I (set)

R (resume)

Invalid (I+R)

O (off)

I+O

R+O

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the status of the Cruise Control Tip Switch.

Desired Common Rail Fuel Pressure

-

Mpa

This parameter displays the desired common fuel rail pressure in Mpa.

Desired Engine Idle Speed

-

RPM

This parameter displays the desired engine idle speed.

Diagnosis Glow Time Relay

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays the status of the diagnosis glow time relay.

Diesel Particulate Filter Saturation

-

%

This parameter displays the percentage calculated by the control module, based on the input from the exhaust gas temperature sensors.

Differential Pressure Diesel Particulate Filter

-

kPa

This parameter displays the kPa calculated by the control module, based on the input from the exhaust gas temperature sensors.

Differential Pressure Diesel Particulate Filter

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage calculated by the control module, based on the input from the exhaust gas temperature sensors.

Dist. Since Last DPF Regeneration (Distance)

-

km

This parameter displays the km since the last diesel particulate filter regeneration has occurred.

EGR Cooler Bypass Solenoid Valve Pulse Ratio (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)

-

%

This parameter displays the percentage of the EGR cooler bypass solenoid valve pulse ratio.

EGR Position Commanded (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)

-

%

This parameter displays the duty cycle commanded by the control module for the EGR valve.

EGR Pulse Ratio (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)

-

%

This parameter displays the percentage of the EGR pulse ratio.

Engine Oil Level Status

Okay

Warning

Warning Quit

History Warning

Disabled

Not Used

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the status of the engine oil level switch as determined by the control module.

Engine Speed

-

RPM

This parameter displays the speed of the engine crankshaft rotation from information received from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

Engine Torque

-

Nm

This parameter displays the calculated engine load in Nm based on inputs to the control module from various engine sensors.

Fan Control 1

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays the control module commanded state of the cooling fans.

Fan Control 2

Active

Inactive

-

Final Fuel Injection Amount

mm3

stk

-

This parameter displays the final fuel injection amount.

Fuel Level Sensor 1 (Right)

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage signal received by the control module from the fuel level sensor Right.

Fuel Level Sensor 2 (Left)

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage signal received by the control module from the fuel level sensor Left.

Fuel Metering Solenoid Valve Current

-

A

This parameter displays the Fuel Metering Solenoid Valve Current.

Fuel Metering Solenoid Valve PWM

-

%

This parameter displays the Fuel Metering Solenoid Valve PWM.

Fuel Pump Relay

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays the control modules commanded state of the fuel pump relay control circuit.

Fuel Temperature

-

°C

This parameter displays the Degrees of the fuel temperature as calculated by the control module based on input from the fuel temperature sensor.

Fuel Temperature

-

V

This parameter displays the voltage as calculated by the control module based on input from the fuel temperature sensor.

Glow Time Telltale

Off 12V

On 0V

-

This parameter displays the commanded state of the glow plug lamp circuit by the control module.

Heater Relay 1 (Additional Electrical)

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays the status of the heater relays .

Heater Relay 2 (Additional Electrical)

Active

Inactive

Idle Speed Modified

Yes

No

-

This parameter displays the idle speed modified status.

Ignition Status

On 12V

Off 0V

-

This parameter displays the ignition status.

Intake Air Temperature

-

°C

This parameter displays the temperature of the air entering the air induction system based on input to the control module from the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.

Main Injection Timing

-

°CA

This parameter displays the amount of main injection timing.

Malfunction Indicator (MI)

Off

On

Flashing

-

This parameter displays the commanded state of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) control circuit.

Mass Air Flow Sensor

-

kg/h

This parameter displays the measured quantity of air flowing into the engine during all operating conditions.

Odometer Value

-

km

This parameter displays the distance the vehicle has traveled in Km.

Oil Level

Normal

Low

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the status of the engine oil level switch as determined by the control module.

Oil Pressure

Normal

Low Pressure

-

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.

Pulse Ratio Boost Pressure Solenoid Valve

-

%

This parameter displays the percentage of the pulse ratio boost pressure solenoid valve.

Rail Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Current

-

A

This parameter displays the Amps of the rail pressure control solenoid valve current.

Rail Pressure Control Solenoid Valve PWM

-

%

This parameter displays the percentage of the rail pressure control solenoid valve PWM.

Requested Torque (Traction Control)

-

Nm

This parameter displays the requested torque in Nm.

Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) Indicator

Off

On

Flashing

-

This parameter displays the status of the service vehicle soon indicator.

Starter Relay

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays the commanded state of the starter relay. The scan tool will display Active or Inactive.

Throttle Position PWM Servo Signal

-

%

This parameter displays the percent of throttle opening as calculated by the control module using information from the TP sensor.

Torque Control

Active

Inactive

-

This parameter displays the status of the torque control.

Vehicle Acceleration

-

m/s2

 

Vehicle Speed

-

km/h

This parameter displays the speed of the vehicle as calculated by the control module from information received from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).

Vehicle Speed in Cruise Control Range

Inactive

Active

Not Programmed

-

This parameter displays the status of the vehicle speed in cruise control range.