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For 1990-2009 cars only

Use the scan tool data listed in this table for comparison after the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check and finding the on-board diagnostics function properly with no diagnostic codes displayed.

The Typical Scan Tool Data Values are an average of display values recorded from normally operating vehicles. The Typical Scan Tool Data Values are intended to represent what a normally functioning system would display. The values you get may vary due to a low battery charge or other reasons, but they should be close.

Do not use a scan tool that displays erroneous data. Report the problem to the manufacturer. The use of a malfunctioning scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Use only the parameters listed in the tables for diagnosis. If all values are within the range illustrated, refer to Symptoms .

Scan Tool Data Display

Scan Position

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

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

1-2 Sol

Engine Data 2

ON/OFF

ON

2-3 Sol

Engine Data 2

ON/OFF

ON

3-2 Downshift Sol

Engine Data 2

ON/OFF

ON

4WD

Engine Data 2

Enable/Disable

Disabled

4WD Low

Engine Data 2

Enable/Disable

Disabled

A/C Evaporator Switch

Engine Data 2

Open/Closed

Closed

A/C Sec. High Pres. Sw.

Engine Data 2

Open/Closed

Open

A/C Relay

Engine Data 2, Misfire

ON/OFF

OFF

A/C Request

Engine Data 2, Misfire

Yes/No

No

Actual EGR Position

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

%

0%

Air Fuel Ratio

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Ratio

14.7:1

BARO

Engine Data 1, 2, EVAP

Volts

4.75 Volts

BARO

Engine Data 1, 2, EVAP

kPa

99 kPa

Brake Switch

Engine Data 2, HO2S

Applied/Released

Released

CL Since Restart

Engine Data 2, HO2S

Yes/No

Yes

CMP Retard

Engine Data 1

Degrees

0°-2°

Cruise

Engine Data 2

Enable/Disabled

Disabled

Cycles of Misfire Data

Misfire

Counts

Varies

Decel Fuel Mode

Engine Data 2

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Desired EGR Position

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

%

0%

Desired IAC Position

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

Counts

Varies

Desired Idle Speed

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, EVAP

RPM

625 RPM

DTC Set This Ignition

Engine Data 2, HO2S

Yes/No

No

ECT

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

Degrees

93°C (200°F)

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

Volts

1.90 volts

EGR Duty Cycle

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

%

0%

EGR Sensor

Engine Data 1

Volts

0.73 Volts

Engine Load

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

%

2%@ Idle

11%@2500 RPM

Engine Run Time

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

Hr/Min/Sec

Varies

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

RPM

625 RPM

EVAP Canister Purge

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, EVAP

ON/OFF

ON

EVAP Duty Cycle

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, EVAP

%

17%

EVAP Vent Sol

Engine Data 2, EVAP

Open/Closed

Open

Excess Vacuum Test

EVAP

Pass or Not Ran/Fail

Not Ran/Fail

Fuel Level

Engine Data 2, EVAP

%

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor

EVAP

Volts

Varies

Fuel Tank Pressure

EVAP

Volts/In H2O

Varies

Fuel Trim Cell

Engine Data 1, HO2S, EVAP

Cell

Cell 17

Fuel Trim Enable

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

Yes/No

Yes

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1

HO2S

mV

Varies

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2

HO2S

mV

Varies

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1

HO2S

mV

Varies

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 2

HO2S

mV

Varies

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 3

HO2S

mV

Varies

HO2S XCounts Bank 1

HO2S

Counts

Varies

HO2S XCounts Bank 2

HO2S

Counts

Varies

HVAC in Recirculation Mode

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

No

IAC Position

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

Counts

Varies

IAT

Engine Data 1, 2, EVAP

Degrees

Varies

IAT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Volts

Varies

Ignition 1

Engine Data 1, 2

Volts

13.5 Volts

Ignition 1 Low

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

No

Ignition 1 High

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

No

Ignition 1 On

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

Yes

Inj. PWM. Avg B1

Engine Data 2, HO2S

ms

3.3 ms

Inj. PWM. Avg B2

Engine Data 2, HO2S

ms

3.3 ms

Knock Adjust Factor

EVAP

Degrees

Knock Retard

Engine Data 1

Degrees

Knock Sensor

Engine Data 1

Volts

4.9 Volts

KS Activity

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Long Term FT Bank 1

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Counts

127 Counts

Long Term FT Bank 1

Engine Data 1, HO2S

%

0%

Long Term FT Bank 2

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Counts

127 Counts

Long Term FT Bank 2

Engine Data 1, HO2S

%

0%

Loop Status

Engine Data 1, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

Open Loop/Closed Loop

Closed Loop

MAF

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

g/s

5.80 g/s

MAF Frequency

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S

Hz

2255 Hz

MAP

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

Volts

1.2 Volts

MAP

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

kPa

33 kPa

Mileage Since DTC Cleared

Engine Data 2, HO2S

Km/Mi

Varies

Misfire Current Cyl. #1

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #2

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #3

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #4

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #5

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #6

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #7

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire Current Cyl. #8

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #1

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #2

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #3

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #4

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #5

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #6

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #7

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. #8

Misfire

Counts

0

PCM/VCM in VTD Fail

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

No

Pre HO2S

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Ready/Not Ready

Ready

Post HO2S

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Ready/Not Ready

Ready

Power Enrichment

Engine Data 2

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Purge Leak Test

EVAP

Pass or Not Ran/Fail

Pass

Ref. Pulse Occurred

Engine Data 1

Yes/No

Yes

Rich/Lean Bank 1

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, EVAP

Rich/Lean

Toggle Rich/Lean

Rich/Lean Bank 2

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, EVAP

Rich/Lean

Toggle Rich/Lean

Short Term FT Bank 1

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Counts

127 Counts

Short Term FT Bank 1

Engine Data 1, HO2S

%

0%

Short Term FT Bank 2

Engine Data 1, HO2S

Counts

127 Counts

Short Term FT Bank 2

Engine Data 1, HO2S

%

0%

Small Leak Test

EVAP

Pass or Not Ran/Fail

Not Ran/Fail

Spark

Engine Data 1, Misfire

Degrees

21-24°

Spark Control

Engine Data 1

Advance/Retard

Advance

Startup ECT

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire

Degrees

Varies

Startup IAT

Engine Data 1, 2, Misfire

Degrees

Varies

TCC Enable

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

No

TCC Duty Cycle

Engine Data 2, Misfire

%

0%

TFP Sw. A/B/C

Engine Data 2

(ON/OFF)/(ON/OFF)/(ON/OFF)

OFF/ON/OFF

Total Misfire Current Count

Misfire

Counts

Varies

Total Misfire Failures Since First Fail

Misfire

Counts

Varies

Total Misfire Passes Since First Fail

Misfire

Counts

0

TP Angle

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire, EVAP

%

0%

TP Sensor

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, EVAP

Volts

0.51 Volts

TR Switch

Engine Data 2

Varies

Park/Neutral

Valid Ref. Pulse occurred

Engine Data 1

Yes/No

Yes

Vehicle Speed

Engine Data 1, 2, HO2S, Misfire

km/h, mph

0 km/h

VTD Auto Learn Timer

Engine Data 2

Inactive/Active

Inactive

VTD Fuel Disable

Engine Data 2

Inactive/Active

Inactive

VTD Fuel Disable Until Ign Off

Engine Data 2

Yes/No

No

Weak Vacuum Test

EVAP

Pass or Not Ran/Fail

Not Ran/Fail