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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 order shown on the scan tool.

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

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

Scan tool values from a properly running engine may be used for comparison with the engine you are diagnosing. The Engine Scan Tool Data List represents values that would be seen on a normally 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 service category Symptoms for diagnosis.

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

Engine Speed

Engine Data

RPM

750-850 RPM

Desired Idle Speed

Engine Data

RPM

800 RPM

ECT

Engine Data

°C (°F)

80°C to 90°C (176°F to 194°F)

IAT

Engine Data

°C (°F)

Varies with underhood and ambient air temperatures

Engine Load

Engine Data

%

14-24%

MAP (Pressure)

Engine Data

kPa

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

MAP (Voltage)

Engine Data

Volts

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

BARO

Engine Data

kPa

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

MAF

Engine Data

g/s

2.2 to 3.1 g/s (varies)

TP Sensor

Engine Data

Volts

0.72-1.04 Volts

TP Angle

Engine Data

%

0%

IAC Duty Cycle

Engine Data

%

25-45%

*Throttle Position Level

Engine Data

Counts

0

Closed Throttle Switch

Engine Data

Idle/Not Idle

Idle

HO2S 1

Engine Data

mV

35 to 950 mV (varies)

HO2S 2

Engine Data

mV

35 to 950 mV (varies)

Loop Status

Engine Data

Open/Closed

Closed

HO2S 1 Ready

Engine Data

Yes/No

Yes

HO2S 2 Ready

Engine Data

Yes/No

Varies

Short Term FT

Engine Data

%

-25-32

Short Term FT

Engine Data

Counts

128 (varies)

Long Term FT

Engine Data

%

-16.4-20.8 (varies)

Long Term FT

Engine Data

Counts

128 (varies)

Total Fuel Trim

Engine Data

%

-37.3-58.2% (varies)

Injector PWM

Engine Data

ms

2.7-4.3 ms

Fuel Cutoff Signal

Engine Data

Yes/No

No

Spark

Engine Data

degrees

6 - 10°

Spark Advance Adjust Test Switch

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

EVAP Duty Cycle

Engine Data

%

0-100%

EVAP Vent Solenoid

Engine Data

On/Off

Off (varies with engine coolant temperature)

EVAP Density Trim

Engine Data

Counts

varies

Fuel Level

Engine Data

%

varies with fuel amount

Fuel Tank Pressure

Engine Data

mmHg

varies

Fuel Tank Pressure Control Solenoid

Engine Data

On/Off

varies

EGR Sol. Vacuum Valve

Engine Data

On/Off

On

EGR Bypass Solenoid

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

Air Conditioning

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

Fuel Pump

Engine Data

On/Off

On

Power Steering Switch

Engine Data

On/Off

Off (with steering wheel straight ahead)

Starter Switch

Engine Data

Release/Cranking

Release

Battery Voltage

Engine Data

Volts

14 Volts

Charging Efficiency

Engine Data

%

varies with electrical load

*PNP Switch

Engine Data

P-N/R-D-L

P-N

Vehicle Speed

Engine Data

km/h/MPH

0 km/h

*TCC Solenoid

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

*Monitor TCC Solenoid

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

*Overdrive Switch

Engine Data

On/Off

varies on selection

*Mode Select Switch

Engine Data

Normal/Power

varies on selection

* Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles Only