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The Engine Scan Tool Data List contains all engine related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in the alphabetical order.

Use the Engine Scan Tool Data List only after performing the following inspections:

    • A Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls is completed.
    • No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present.
    • On-board diagnostics are functioning properly.

The scan tool values from a correctly operating engine may be used for comparison with the engine you are diagnosing. The values listed in the following table represent typical values that would be seen on a good 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.

Only the parameters listed below are referenced in this service manual for use in diagnosis. If all values are within the typical range described below, refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls .

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Engine Idling/Upper Radiator Hose Hot/Closed Throttle/Transmission in Park or Neutral/Closed Loop

A/C Relay Command

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

BARO

Engine Data

kPa

89 to 99 kPa (varies with the barometric pressure and altitude)

Battery Voltage

Engine Data

Volts

14 Volts

Calculated IAC Air Flow

Engine Data

L/Min / FT3/Min

110 to 155 L/Min / 3.9-5.5 FT3/Min

CMP Active Counter

Engine Data

Counts

Varies

Decel Fuel Cutoff

Engine Data

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Desired Idle Speed

Engine Data

RPM

750 RPM

Engine Speed

Engine Data

RPM

725 to 775 RPM

ECT Sensor

Engine Data

C°/F°

80-90°C /176-194°F

Engine Load

Engine Data

%

10 to 18%

EVAP Density Trim

Engine Data

Counts

Varies

EVAP Tank Pres. Control Sol.

Engine Data

On/Off

On

EVAP Purge Solenoid Command

Engine Data

%

0%

EVAP Vent Solenoid Command

Engine Data

Not Venting/Venting

Venting

EGR Solenoid Command

Engine Data

%

0%

Fan Request

Engine Data

Yes/No

No

Fuel Level Sensor

Engine Data

%

Varies with the fuel level

Fuel Pump Relay Command

Engine Data

On/Off

On

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

Engine Data

mmHg/in of H2O

Varies

High Electrical Load

Engine Data

Yes/No

No

Fuel Tank Vapor Temperature Sensor

Engine Data

C°/F°

Varies

HO2S 1

Engine Data

mV

35 to 950 mV

HO2S 1

Engine Data

Yes/No

Yes

HO2S 2

Engine Data

mV

35 to 950 mV

HO2S 2

Engine Data

Yes/No

Varies

IAC Motor Command

Engine Data

%

17 to 30%

IAT Sensor

Engine Data

C°/F°

Varies with the undehood and ambient temperature

Injector 1 Command

Engine Data

ms

2.7-4.3 ms

Long Term FT

Engine Data

%

Around 0%

Loop Status

Engine Data

Open/Closed

Closed Loop

MAF Sensor

Engine Data

g/s

1.5-4.0 g/s

MAP Sensor

Engine Data

kPa

26 to 51 kPa (varies with barometric pressure and altitude)

MAP Sensor

Engine Data

Volts

1.30 to 1.90 Volts (varies with barometric pressure and altitude)

PNP Switch

Engine Data

Park/Neutral / In Gear

Park/Neutral

Power Steering Switch

Engine Data

Normal/High Pressure

Normal with steering at straight ahead

Short Term FT

Engine Data

%

Around 0%

Spark

Engine Data

degrees

12-16°

Starter Switch

Engine Data

Released/Cranking

Released

Total Fuel Trim Average

Engine Data

%

Around 0%

TCC Brake Pedal Switch

Engine Data

Applied/Released

Applied

TP Sensor

Engine Data

Volts

0.50 to 0.80 Volts

TP Sensor

Engine Data

%

0%

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Engine Data

km/h/MPH

0 km/h