1-2 Shift Error: This parameter is the difference
between the desired 1-2 shift time and the actual 1-2
shift time. The greater the negative number equals a longer shift.
1-2 Shift Time: This parameter is the actual
time of the last 1-2 shift. The time is measured from the start
of the change in the ratio until the end of the change in the ratio.
1-2 Sol.: The 1-2 Solenoid parameter displays
ON/OFF. This parameter indicates the status of the 1-2 shift
solenoid valve. When the automatic transmission is in FIRST or FOURTH
gear, the scan tool should display ON. When the transmission is in SECOND
or THIRD gear, the scan tool should display OFF.
1-2 Sol. Open/Short to GND: The 1-2 Solenoid
Open/Short to Ground parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether an open or short to ground exists in the 1-2 shift solenoid
valve feedback signal to the PCM. The 1-2 shift solenoid valve
must be commanded OFF for this parameter to work.
1-2 Sol. Short to Volts: The 1-2 Solenoid
Short to Volts parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether a short to power exists in the 1-2 shift solenoid valve
feedback signal to the PCM. The 1-2 shift solenoid valve must
be commanded ON for this parameter to work.
1-2 TAP Cell (4-14): The 1-2 Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays the amount of adapt pressure,
based on 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) of engine torque
increment per cell, added or subtracted from shift pressure during a
1-2 upshift. A positive number indicates that the PCM has detected
long shifts and has added PC solenoid pressure in order to decrease
shift time. A negative number indicates that the PCM has detected short
shifts and has subtracted PC solenoid pressure in order to increase
shift time.
2-3 Shift Error: This parameter is the difference
between the desired 2-3 shift time and the actual 2-3
shift time. The greater the negative number equals a longer shift.
2-3 Shift Time: This parameter is the actual
time of the last 2-3 shift. The time is measured from the start
of the change in the ratio until the end of the change in the ratio.
2-3 Sol.: The 2-3 Solenoid parameter displays
ON/OFF. This parameter indicates the status of the 2-3 shift
solenoid valve. When the automatic transmission is in FIRST or SECOND
gear, the scan tool should display ON. When the transmission is in THIRD
or FOURTH gear, the scan tool should display OFF.
2-3 Sol. Open/Short to GND: The 2-3 Solenoid
Open/Short to Ground parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether an open or short to ground exists in the 2-3 shift solenoid
valve feedback signal to the PCM. The 2-3 shift solenoid valve
must be commanded OFF for this parameter to work.
2-3 Sol. Short to Volts: The 2-3 Solenoid
Short to Volts parameter displays YES or NO. This parameter indicates
whether a short to power exists in the 2-3 shift solenoid valve
feedback signal to the PCM. The 2-3 shift solenoid valve must
be commanded ON for this parameter to work.
2-3 TAP Cell (4-14): The 2-3 Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays the amount of adapt pressure,
based on 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) of engine torque
increment per cell, added or subtracted from shift pressure during a
2-3 upshift. A positive number indicates that the PCM has detected
long shifts and has added PC solenoid pressure in order to decrease
shift time. A negative number indicates that the PCM has detected short
shifts and has subtracted PC solenoid pressure in order to increase
shift time.
3-4 Shift Error: This parameter is the difference
between the desired 3-4 shift time and the actual 3-4
shift time. The greater the negative number equals a longer shift.
3-4 Shift Time: This parameter is the actual
time of the last 3-4 shift. The time is measured from the start
of the change in the ratio until the end of the change in the ratio.
3-4 TAP Cell (4-14): The 3-4 Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays the amount of adapt pressure,
based on 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) of engine torque
increment per cell, added or subtracted from shift pressure during a
3-4 upshift. A positive number indicates that the PCM has detected
long shifts and has added PC solenoid pressure in order to decrease
shift time. A negative number indicates that the PCM has detected short
shifts and has subtracted PC solenoid pressure in order to increase
shift time.
A/C Clutch: The Air Conditioner (A/C) Clutch parameter
displays ON/OFF. This parameter indicates the commanded state of the
A/C control relay. The clutch should be engaged when ON is displayed.
Commanded Gear: Displays 1, 2, 3 or 4. This parameter
indicates the current command state of the shift solenoid valves.
Cruise: Displays ENABLED/DISABLED. This parameter indicates
whether the PCM is allowing cruise operation. The PCM has the ability
to disable cruise control under certain conditions.
Current TAP Cell: The Current Transmission Adaptive
Pressure (TAP) Cell parameter displays cells 4-14. This parameter
indicates the current TAP cell in use for transmission line pressure
adaptation. The cells are based on engine torque. The higher the engine
torque, the higher the current TAP cell. The last cell used will remain
displayed until the next adaptable upshift occurs.
ECT: The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) parameter
is the input signal from the ECT sensor. Engine coolant temperature
is high at 151°C (304°F) when the signal voltage is low, 0 V.
Engine coolant temperature is low at -40°C (-40°F)
when the signal voltage is high, 5 V.
Engine Run Time: This parameter is a measure in Hr:Min:Sec
of how long the engine has been operating. When the ignition is cycled
to OFF, the value is reset to zero.
Engine Speed: The PCM computes the engine speed from
the fuel control reference input. This speed should remain close to
the desired idle under various engine loads with the engine idling.
Engine Torque: This display indicates the amount of
torque that is delivered from the engine.
Gear Ratio: This parameter is the actual transmission
gear ratio. The ratio is calculated from the AT ISS and the AT OSS sensors.
Ignition Voltage: This parameter represents the system
voltage which is measured by the PCM at its ignition feed.
Last Shift Time: This parameter is the actual shift
time of the last upshift.
PC Sol. Actual Current: The Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
Actual Current parameter is the actual current of the PC solenoid valve
circuit at the PCM. A reading of 0.00 amps, no current is flowing,
indicates an actual high line pressure. A reading of 1.18 amps,
a high flow of current, indicates an actual low line pressure.
PC Solenoid Duty Cycle: The Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
Duty Cycle parameter is the commanded state of the PC solenoid valve,
which is expressed as a percent of it's energized ON time. A reading
of 0 percent indicates zero ON time, a non-energized commanded
OFF state. A reading of 100 percent represents an energized commanded
ON state.
PC Sol. Ref. Current: The Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
Reference Current parameter is the commanded, reference, current of
the PC solenoid valve circuit . A reading of 0.00 amps, no current
is flowing, indicates a commanded high line pressure. A reading of 1.18 amps,
a high flow of current, indicates a commanded low line pressure.
Steady State TAP 1GR: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 1st Gear (1GR) parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 1st gear when the
PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP 2GR: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 2nd Gear (2GR) parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 2nd gear when the
PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP 2GR w/TCC: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 2nd Gear (2GR) w/TCC parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 2nd gear with TCC
applied when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP 3GR: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 3rd Gear (3GR) parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 3rd gear when the
PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP 3GR w/TCC: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 3rd Gear (3GR) w/TCC parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 3rd gear with TCC
applied when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP 4GR: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 4th Gear (4GR) parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 4th gear when the
PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP 4GR w/TCC: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure (TAP) 4th Gear (4GR) w/TCC parameter indicates a pressure
modification which is added to the line pressure in 4th gear with TCC
applied when the PCM detects a worn or slipping component.
Steady State TAP Reverse: The Steady State Transmission
Adaptive Pressure Reverse parameter indicates a pressure modification
which is added to the line pressure in Reverse when the PCM detects
a worn or slipping component.
TCC Brake Switch: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
Brake Switch parameter displays OPEN/CLOSED. This parameter indicates
the state of the brake switch circuit input. OPEN indicates a zero voltage
input, the brake switch is open and the brake pedal is applied. CLOSED
indicates a B+ voltage input, the brake switch is closed and the brake
pedal is released.
TCC Duty Cycle: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Duty
Cycle parameter is the commanded percentage of ON time of the TCC solenoid
valve. A reading of 100 percent represents an ON, energized,
commanded state. A reading of 0 percent represents a non-energized
commanded OFF state.
TCC Duty Cycle Open/Short to GND: The Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Duty Cycle Open/Short to Ground parameter displays YES
or NO. This parameter indicates whether an open or short to ground exists
in the TCC PWM solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. The TCC PWM
solenoid valve must be commanded OFF for this parameter to work. The
scan tool will display YES only while the TCC PWM solenoid valve is
OFF. The display will pulsate.
TCC Duty Cycle Short to Volts: The Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Duty Cycle Short to Volts parameter displays YES or NO.
This parameter indicates whether a short to power exists in the TCC
PWM solenoid valve feedback signal to the PCM. The TCC PWM solenoid
valve must be commanded ON for this parameter to work. The scan tool
will display YES only while the TCC PWM solenoid valve is ON. The display
will pulsate.
TCC Release Pressure: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
Release Pressure parameter displays YES/NO. This parameter monitors
the normally closed TCC release switch. When TCC release fluid pressure
is present, then the switch is open, indicating that the TCC is released.
When the fluid pressure is not present, then the switch is closed, indicating
that the TCC is applied.
TCC Slip Speed: The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Slip
Speed parameter displays the amount of slip in RPM between the engine
and the transmission input shaft.
TFP Sw.: The Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch
parameter displays Park/Neutral, Reverse, Drive4, Drive3, Drive2, Drive1
or invalid. This parameter is the decoded status of the three A/B/C
inputs from the automatic transmission fluid pressure manual valve position
switch. If a valid combination of inputs is not seen by the PCM, invalid
will be displayed.
TFP Sw. A/B/C: The Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP)
Switch A/B/C parameter displays HI/LOW, HI/LOW, HI/LOW. These parameters
are the three inputs from the automatic transmission fluid pressure
manual valve position switch. HI represents a B+ voltage signal and LOW
represents a 0 voltage signal.
TFT Sensor: The Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT)
Sensor parameter shows the voltage drop across the TFT sensor circuit.
The PCM applies 5 volts to the TFT sensor circuit. The sensor
is a thermistor which changes internal resistance as the temperature
changes. When the sensor is cold, the internal resistance is high, the
PCM monitors a high signal voltage. The PCM interprets this voltage
as a cold transmission. As the sensor warms, the internal resistance
decreases, the voltage signal will decrease. The PCM interprets the
lower voltage as a warm transmission.
TP Angle: The Throttle Position (TP) Angle parameter
displays the angle of the throttle. The PCM computes TP angle from the
input of the TP sensor voltage. The TP angle is automatically set to
0 percent at idle.
TP Sensor: The Throttle Position (TP) Sensor parameter
displays the voltage of the TP sensor. The TP sensor is used by the PCM
in order to determine the amount of throttle demanded by the operator
of the vehicle.
TR Sw.: The Transmission Range (TR) Switch parameter
displays Park/Neutral, Reverse, Drive4, Drive3, Drive2, Drive1 or invalid.
This parameter is the decoded status of the four A/B/C/P inputs from
the transmission range switch. Invalid is displayed when the PCM does
not recognize a valid combination of inputs.
TR Sw. A/B/C/P: The Transmission Range (TR) Switch A/B/C/P
parameter displays HI/LOW, HI/LOW, HI/LOW, HI/LOW. This parameter indicates
the status of the four inputs from the transmission range switch to
the PCM. HI indicates an ignition voltage input to the PCM. LOW indicates
a zero voltage input to the PCM.
Trans. Fluid Temp.: The Transmission Fluid Temperature
parameter displays the temperature of the transmission fluid. The PCM
converts the resistance of the TFT sensor into degrees. Transmission
temperature is used in order to determine Hot Mode TCC operation and
to modify the commanded transmission pressure.
Transmission Hot Mode: Displays ON/OFF. This parameter
monitors the transmission temperature. OFF indicates that the transmission
temperature has not exceeded 135°C (275°F). ON indicates that
the transmission temperature has exceeded 140°C (284°F).
Transmission ISS: The Transmission Input Shaft Speed
(ISS) Sensor parameter indicates the rotational speed of the automatic
transmission input shaft speed sensor, which is expressed as revolutions
per minute (RPM).
Transmission OSS: The Transmission Output Shaft Speed
(OSS) Sensor parameter indicates the rotational speed of the automatic
transmission output shaft speed sensor which is expressed as revolutions
per minute (RPM).
Vehicle Speed: This parameter is the input signal from
the AT OSS.