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For 1990-2009 cars only

Scan Tool Output Control

Additional Menu Selection(s)

Description

Engine Speed Control

Special Functions/TAC System

This function activates the idle speed override in 20 RPM, 100 RPM, and 500 RPM increments, from 600 RPM to 1700 RPM. The engine speed will remain in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.

EGR Solenoid

Special Functions/EGR System

This function activates the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0 to 100 percent or a maximum of 30 seconds at 100%

EVAP Purge Solenoid (PWM)

Special Functions/EVAP System

This function activates the EVAP purge solenoid valve. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system will INCREASE or DECREASE the amount of purge by changing the duty cycle of the purge valve in 10 percent increments within a range of 0 percent-100 percent. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool or the fuel tank pressure (FTP) exceeds -24 mm Hg (-12 in H20).

EVAP Purge/Seal

Special Functions/EVAP System

This function activates two functions. One function increases or decreases the amount of purge by changing the duty cycle of the purge valve and commanding the vent ON, non-venting. The normal commanded state of both valves is NONE. The system will INCREASE or DECREASE the amount of EVAP purge valve opening by 10 percent increments within a range of 0 percent-100 percent. The second function seals the system after using the purge function to obtain a specific amount of fuel tank pressure (FTP). When activated, the purge valve is commanded to 0 percent and the vent valve is commanded ON, non-venting. Both functions remain in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool or the FTP exceeds -24 mm Hg (-12 in H20).

EVAP System Seal

Special Functions/EVAP System

When activated, the purge valve is commanded to 0 percent and the vent valve is commanded ON, non-venting. This functions remain in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool or the FTP exceeds -24 mm Hg (-12 in H20).

EVAP Service Bay Test

Special Functions/EVAP System

This function activates the Service Bay Test to verify the integrity of the EVAP System. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • All the instructions on the scan tool have been completed
    • The engine coolant temperature is less then a specified value
    • No DTCs are set

EVAP Vent Solenoid

Special Functions/EVAP System

This function activates the EVAP vent solenoid. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON, the vent valve switches to non-venting. The system remains in the commanded state unless one of the following conditions occurs:

    • Cancelled by the tool
    •  Purge is greater than 0 percent, and the fuel tank pressure (FTP) exceeds -24  mm Hg (-12 in H20)

Fuel Pump

Special Functions/Engine Output Controls

This function activates the fuel pump relay. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded ON/OFF, the ECM turns the fuel pump relay ON/OFF. If the engine is running and the fuel pump relay is commanded OFF, the engine will stall. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Fuel Economy Test

Special Functions/Fuel System

When the Test is ENABLED the ECM calculates fuel economy based on throttle position, injector pulse width, vehicle speed and engine load.

Ignition System

Special Functions/Engine Output Controls

Important:  The spark tester must be connected to the ignition coil and a good ground before using this function.

This function activates the ignition control (IC) circuit for the selected ignition coil for 30 seconds. The scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is on with the engine off
    • The vehicle speed is 0 km/h mph

Control is not allowed again on the same coil until that ignition coil is allowed to cool for 60 seconds.

Intake Plenum Switchover Valve

Special Functions/Engine Output Controls

This function activates the solenoid that supplies vacuum to the IMRC valve located in the intake manifold. The commanded states include NONE, ON and OFF. When commanded ON or OFF, the system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.

Throttle Valve Position

Special Functions/TAC System

This function opens the throttle plate in 25 percent increments.

The Scan tool initiates the test when the following conditions are met:

    • The ignition is on with the engine off
    • The vehicle speed is 0 km/h mph

The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.