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For 1990-2009 cars only

If you have completed the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check, if the diagnostics are functioning properly, and if no DTCs are displayed, you may use the Typical Scan Values in the table below for comparison. These values are an average of display values recorded from normally operating vehicles.

Important: You should never use a scan tool that displays faulty data. The problem should be reported to the 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.

The values below were recorded under the following conditions:

    • Engine at idle
    • Upper radiator hose is hot
    • Closed throttle
    • In Park
    • Closed Loop
    • Accessories OFF
    • Brake not applied

Typical Scan Tool Data Values

Tech 1 Parameter

Units Displayed

Typical Scan Values

MAP

kPa, V

Varies

BARO

kPa, V

Varies

TP Sensor

V

Varies

TP Angle

%

0%

A/C Clutch

Off/On

Off

Cruise Enabled

Off/On

Off

Hot Mode

Yes/No

No

Adaptable Shift

Yes/No

No

Curr. TAP Memory

-16 to +16

Varies

Current TAP

0-16

Varies

Long Shift Delay

No/Yes

No

Long Shift Time

No/Yes

No

TP Range

Normal/Exceeded

Normal

Standard TAP

Yes/No

Yes

VSS Delta

Normal/Exceeded

Normal

TP Delta

Normal/Exceeded

Normal

Engine Run Time

Hr:Min:Sec

Varies

History MALFS

Number #

0

Active MALFS

Number #

0

Ignition Volts

Volts

13.1-14.0

TCC Release Pres

Yes/No

Yes

Current Gear

1, 2, 3, 4

1

Gear Ratio

Ratio

Varies 1:3.98

TFT Sensor

C° (F°)

86°C (187°F) (Varies with Trans temp.)

ECT

C° (F°)

88°C (191°F) (Varies with coolant temp.)

TCC Duty Cycle

Percentage (%)

0%

TCC Release Sw.

Open/Closed

Open

TCC Slip Speed

RPM

Varies

Brake Switch

Open/Closed

Closed

1-2 Sol/2-3 Sol

Off/On

On/Off

TFP Swtch A/B/C

Off/On

On/Off/Off

MAF

g/s

3-6 g/s at idle; 13-16 g/s at 2500 RPM, depending upon load and BARO

TCC PWM Solenoid

%

9%

TCC Enable

ON/OFF

OFF

TCC Enable Open

ON/OFF

OFF

TCC Enable Short

ON/OFF

OFF

TCC PWM Open

ON/OFF

OFF

TCC PWM Short

ON/OFF

OFF

Vehicle Speed

mph (km/h)

0

1/2 Sol. Open

ON/OFF

OFF

1/2 Sol. Short

ON/OFF

OFF

2/3 Sol. Open

ON/OFF

OFF

2/3 Sol. Short

ON/OFF

OFF

Speed Ratio

RPM

7 RPM

2 Gear Start Lamp

ON/OFF

OFF

Traction Control

Not Available

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1-2 Shift Time

Seconds

Varies

2-3 Shift Time

Seconds

Varies

1-2 Shift Error

Seconds

Varies

2-3 Shift Error

Seconds

Varies

3-4 Shift Time

Seconds

Varies

3-4 Shift Error

Seconds

Varies

Latest Shift

Seconds

Varies

Latest Shift Err

Seconds

Varies

Shift Delay

Seconds

Varies

Upshift Request

No/Yes

No

Upshift

No/Yes

No

Upshift Desired

No/Yes

No

DS Requested

No/Yes

No

DS in Progress

No/Yes

No

DS Desired

No/Yes

No

Latest Shift

Seconds

Varies

MPH/Km/h

mph/km/h

0

Engine Speed

RPM

Varies +/- 100 RPM from desired

PC Act. (Actual) Current

Amps

Varies

PC Ref. Current

Amps

Varies

PC Duty Cycle

Percentage (%)

Varies

TP Angle

Percentage (%)

0%

PC Pressure

psi

Varies

PC Enabled

Off/On

On

Kickdown Enabled

No/Yes

No

Power Enrichment

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Trans. ISS

RPM

Varies

Trans. OSS

RPM

0

Loop Status

Open/Closed

Closed

TR Switch

Invalid, Low, Drive 2, Drive 3, Overdrive, Neutral, Reverse, Park

Park

TR Switch

Low/High

    • P - Low
    • A - Low
    • B - High
    • C - High