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Scan Tool Data List Except Holden

The values below represent a typical display recorded from a properly functioning system.

Important: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data. Report the condition to the scan tool manufacturer. The use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and the unnecessary replacement of parts.

Only the parameters listed below are used in this manual for diagnosing. If a scan tool displays other parameters, the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosis.

Scan tool values below were recorded under the following conditions:

    • Engine at idle
    • Upper radiator hose hot
    • Closed throttle
    • Transmission in Park
    • Closed Loop operation
    • Accessories OFF
    • Brake pedal not applied

Transmission Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

TP Angle

F0, F1, F2

percent

0

Brake Switch

F0, F1, F2

Applied, Released

Released

Commanded Gear

F0, F1, F2, F3

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1

Cruise

F0

Enabled, Disabled

Disabled

ECT

F0, F1, F2

°C (°F)

85-105°C (185-220°F)

Engine Run Time

F0, F2

hours:minutes:seconds

Varies

Engine Speed

F0, F1, F2

RPM

660-680

Engine Torque

F0, F1, F2

N·m (lb ft)

8-12 (6-9)

Gear Ratio

F0, F1, F2, F3

Ratio

Varies

Ignition Voltage

F0, F2, F3

Volts

12.6-14.0

Last 1-2 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 2-1 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 2-3 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 2-4 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 3-2 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 3-4 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 4-2 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 4-3 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 4-5 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Last 5-4 Shift Status

F2

Good, Flare, Tie-Up, Short, Long, Inconclusive

Inconclusive, Good

Line PC Sol. Actual Current

F0, F3

Amps

0.96

Line PC Sol. CKT Status

F0, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

Line PC Sol. Duty Cycle

F0, F2, F3

percent

56-57

Line PC Sol. Ref. Current

F0, F3

Amps

0.96

Shift PC Sol. Actual Current

F0, F3

Amps

0.29

Shift PC Sol. CKT Status

F0, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

Shift PC Sol. Duty Cycle

F0, F2, F3

percent

19

Shift PC Sol. Ref. Current

F0, F3

Amps

0.29

Shift Solenoid 1

F0, F2, F3

On, Off

Off

Shift Solenoid 1 CKT Status

F0, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

Shift Solenoid 2

F0, F2, F3

On, Off

Off

Shift Solenoid 2 CKT Status

F0, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

Shift Solenoid 3

F0, F2, F3

On, Off

Off

Shift Solenoid 3 CKT Status

F0, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

Shift Solenoid 4

F0, F1, F2, F3

On, Off

Off

Shift Sol. 4 CKT Status

F0, F1, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

Shift Solenoid 5

F0, F2, F3

On, Off

Off

Shift Solenoid 5 CKT Status

F0, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

TCC PC Sol. Actual Current

F0, F1, F3

Amps

0.20

TCC PC Sol. CKT Status

F0, F1, F3

OK, Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND

OK

TCC PC Sol. Duty Cycle

F0, F1, F2, F3

percent

14

TCC PC Sol. Ref. Current

F0, F1, F3

Amps

0.20

TCC Slip Speed

F0, F1, F2

RPM

20-40

TR Sw.

F0, F2

Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Intermediate, Low, Invalid

Park

TR Sw. A/B/C/P

F0, F2

HI, LOW

HI LOW LOW HI

Trans. Fluid Temp.

F0, F1, F2

°C (°F)

Varies

Trans. Oil Life

F0, F1

percent

Varies

Trans. Protection Mode

F0, F1, F2, F3

OFF, ON

OFF

Transmission Hot Mode

F0, F1, F2

OFF, ON

OFF

Transmission ISS

F0, F1, F2

RPM

600-700

Transmission OSS

F0, F1, F2

RPM

0

Vehicle Speed

F0, F1, F2

km/h (mph)

0

    • F0: Transmission Data
    • F1: TCC Data
    • F2: Shift Data
    • F3: Solenoid Data

Scan Tool Data List Holden

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

Expected Value

Description

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

Accelerator Pedal Position Signal

-

%

This parameter displays the Accelerator Pedal Position Signal in percentage.

Active Shift Mode

Economy

Medium

Sport

Uphill Curve 1

Uphill Curve 2

Downhill Curve 1

Manual Shifting

Winter

Invalid

-

This parameter displays the Active Shift Modes.

Actual Current Line Pressure Control Solenoid

-

mA

This parameter displays the actual reference current flow of the line pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. The scan tool displays current flow in mAmps

Actual Current Shift Pressure Control Solenoid

-

mA

This parameter displays the actual reference current flow of the shift pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. The scan tool displays current flow in mAmps.

Actual Current TCC Control Solenoid (Torque Converter Clutch)

-

mA

This parameter displays the actual reference current flow of the torque converter clutch (TCC) lock up pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. The scan tool displays current flow in mAmps.

Actual Gear

Shifting Active

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Not Allowed

R

Not Allowed

P

Fault

-

This parameter displays the actual gear selected.

AT Input Speed (Automatic Transmission)

-

RPM

This parameter displays the input speed signal of the transmission input speed sensor in RPM.

AT Oil Temperature (Automatic Transmission)

-

°C

This parameter displays the input signal of the transmission fluid temperature sensor.

AT Output Speed (Automatic Transmission)

-

 

This parameter displays the output speed signal of the transmission output speed sensor in RPM.

Brake Light Switch

Inactive

Active

-

This parameter displays Active / Inactive. The scan tool displays Inactive when the ignition is ON and the brake pedal is not applied.

Commanded Current Line Pressure Control Solenoid

-

mA

This parameter displays the commanded reference current flow of the line pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. The scan tool displays current flow in mAmps.

Commanded Current Shift Pressure Control Solenoid

-

mA

This parameter displays the commanded reference current flow of the shift pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. The scan tool displays current flow in mAmps.

Commanded Current TCC Control Solenoid (Torque Converter Clutch)

-

mA

This parameter displays the commanded reference current flow of the torque converter clutch (TCC) lock up pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. The scan tool displays current flow in mAmps.

Duty Cycle Line Pressure Control Solenoid

-

%

This parameter displays the commanded state of the line pressure control (PC) solenoid valve. The scan tool displays the percentage of the PC solenoid valve energized On time.

Duty Cycle Shift Pressure Control Solenoid

-

%

This parameter displays the commanded state of the shift pressure control (SPC) solenoid valve. The scan tool displays the percentage of the shift SPC solenoid valve energized ON time.

Emergency Mode

Inactive

Active

-

This parameter displays the emergency mode.

Engine Speed

-

RPM

This parameter displays the rotational speed of the engine expressed as revolutions per minute.

Engine Torque

-

Nm

This parameter displays a calculated value based on engine load, throttle position, mass air flow, and other engine inputs.

Line Pressure Control Solenoid

-

kPa

This parameter displays the actual line pressure in kpa.

Shift Pressure Control Solenoid

-

kPa

This parameter displays the actual shift pressure in kpa.

Shift Solenoid Valve 1 Status

Inactive

Active

-

This parameter displays the commanded state of the Shift solenoids Inactive or Active.

Shift Solenoid Valve 2 Status

Inactive

Active

-

Shift Solenoid Valve 3 Status

Inactive

Active

-

Shift Solenoid Valve 4 Status

Inactive

Active

-

Shift Solenoid Valve 5 Status

Inactive

Active

-

System Voltage

-

V

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

TCC Duty Cycle

-

%

This parameter displays the commanded On time of the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid valve. The scan tool displays On time in percentage. A reading of 100 percent represents an energized, commanded On state. A reading of 0 percent represents a non-energized commanded OFF state.

TCC Lock Up Control Solenoid (Torque Converter Clutch)

-

kPa

This parameter displays the TCC lock up control solenoid in kpa.

Torque Converter Clutch Status

Disengaged

Engaging

Engaged

Disengaging

-

This parameter displays the commanded state of the torque converter clutch status.

Torque Converter Slip

-

RPM

This parameter displays the difference between transmission input speed and engine speed.

TR Switch A (Transmission Range)

High 12V

Low 0V

-

This parameter displays the status of the four inputs from the transmission range switch. The scan tool displays HI/LOW. HI indicates an ignition voltage input to the control module. LOW indicates a zero voltage input to the control module.

TR Switch B (Transmission Range)

High 12V

Low 0V

-

TR Switch C (Transmission Range)

High 12V

Low 0V

-

TR Switch P (Transmission Range)

High 12V

Low 0V

-

TR Switch Signal (Transmission Range)

Valid

Invalid

-

This parameter displays the status of the four inputs from the transmission range switch. The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. If a valid combination of inputs is not detected, invalid will be displayed.

Transmission Range (TR)

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive 1, 2, 3, 4

Invalid

-

This parameter displays the decoded status of the four A/B/C/P inputs from the transmission range switch. The scan tool displays Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive 1,2,3,4,5 and Invalid.

Vehicle Speed

-

km/h

This parameter displays the speed at which the vehicle is traveling. The scan tool displays vehicle speed as kilometers per hour (km/h), (miles per hour (MPH)).