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For 1990-2009 cars only

Use the scan tool data listed in this table for comparison after the On-Board Diagnostic 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 very close.

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

Use only the parameters listed in the tables for diagnosis. If a scan tool reads other parameters, the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosis. For more description on the values and the use of the scan tool diagnosis the PCM inputs, refer to the applicable diagnosis. If all values are within the range illustrated, refer to Driveability Symptoms.

Engine Scan Tool Data List

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

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Reference

Engine Speed

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

RPM

±100 RPM from desired

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Desired Idle Speed

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

RPM

630 - 650

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

ECT

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°C/ °F

85°C - 105°C /185°F - 220°F (varies with temperature)

Information Sensors

Startup ECT

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°C/ °F

varies (ECT at time of engine startup)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

ECT Sensor

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

Volts

2 - 3

Information Sensors

BARO

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

kPa

65 - 104 (varies with altitude)

Information Sensors

IAT

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°C/ °F

10°C - 90°C /50°F - 194°F (temperatures may increase under heavy engine loads)

Information Sensors

MAF

MAF EGR Data

g/s

20 - 35 g/s

Information Sensors

MAF Frequency

MAF EGR Data

Hz

4000 - 4500 Hz

Information Sensors

ESO Solenoid

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

On/Off

On

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Wastegate Solenoid

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

%

50 - 70

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Boost Pressure

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

kPa/PSI

60 - 170 kPa (actual boost pressure can be determine by subtracting BARO)

Information Sensors

Actual EGR

Engine 1 Data, MAF EGR Data

kPa

80 - 104 kPa

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Desired EGR

Engine 1 Data, MAF EGR Data

kPa

80 - 104 kPa

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

EGR Duty Cycle

Engine 1 Data, MAF EGR Data

kPa

0 kPa

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

EGR Sensor

Engine 1 Data, MAF EGR Data

Volts

4.60 - 4.85 volts

Information Sensors

EGR Vent Sol.

Engine 1 Data, MAF EGR Data

On/Off

Off

Information Sensors

EGR Adaptive Learn Matr.

MAF EGR Data

Counts

0

Information Sensors

Cylinder Air

MAF EGR Data

g/cyl

0.30 - 1.00 g/cyl

Information Sensors

Desired Cylinder Air

MAF EGR Data

g/cyl

0.30 - 1.00 g/cyl

Information Sensors

Vehicle Speed

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

MPH/km/h

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Fuel Temperature Sensor

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°C/ °F

10°C - 90°C /50°F - 194°F

Information Sensors

Fuel Rate

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

mm3

7 - 15

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Glow Plug

Engine Data 1

Volts

0.0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Glow Plug System

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

Disable/Enabled

Enabled on key up (times varies with temperature)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Desired Inj. Pump Timing

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°

4 - 10

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Actual Inj. Pump Timing

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°

4 - 10

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

APP Angle

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

%

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Accelerator Pedal Pos. 1

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

Volts

0.44 - 0.95

Information Sensors

Accelerator Pedal Pos. 2

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

Volts

3.9 - 4.5

Information Sensors

Accelerator Pedal Pos. 3

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

Volts

3.6 - 4.1

Information Sensors

Inj. Pump Sol. Closure Time

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

mS

1.70 - 1.90

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

TDC Offset

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

°

+0.75 to -1.75 (factory setting varies per engine)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Ignition Voltage

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

Volts

12 - 14 (accuracy ±0.4 volts)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Cruise Active

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Cruise Switch

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Brake Switch

Engine Data 1

Open/Closed

Open

Information Sensors

Cruise Brake Switch

Engine Data 1

Open/Closed

Closed

Information Sensors

Set Switch

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Resume Switch

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Crank Reference Missed

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Inj. Pump CAM Reference Missed

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Lift Pump

Engine Data 1

Volts

12 - 16 (.6 volts higher than ignition voltage)

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Lift Pump System

Engine Data 1

Disabled/Enabled

Enabled

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Engine Load

Engine Data 1

%

4 - 8

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Engine Torque

Engine Data 1

ft lb

7 - 10

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Number Of DTCs

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

DTC Set This Ignition

Engine Data 1

Counts

Yes/No

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

MIL

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Service Throttle Soon Lamp

Engine Data 1, MAF EGR Data

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Transmission Range

Engine Data 1

Park/Neutral/Reverse/Overdrive/Drive 3/Drive 2/Drive 1

Park/Neutral

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

A/B/C Range Switch

Engine Data 1

On On On/Off Off Off

On Off On

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

1 - 2 Sol.

Engine Data 1

On/Off

On

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

2 - 3 Sol.

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

Trans. Fluid Temp.

Engine Data 1

°C/ °F

50°C - 70°C/122°F - 158°F

Automatic Transmission 4L80E

TFT Sensor

Engine Data 1

Volts

1.8 - 2.2

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Calc. A/C Load

Engine Data 1

Counts

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

A/C Request

Engine Data 1

On/Off

0

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

A/C Compressor

Engine Data 1

Engaged/Disengaged

Disengaged

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

A/C Relay

Engine Data 1

On/Off

Off

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions

Engine Run Time

Engine Data 1

Hrs/Mins/Sec

Varies with engine run time

Engine Scan Tool Data Definitions