This list explains each data message displayed on the scan tool. This
information will assist you in tracking down emissions or driveability
DTCs, because you can view the displays while you are driving the vehicle.
Refer to
Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission
for additional information.
APP Angle: The engine control module (ECM) computes
the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor angle from the APP sensor voltage
input. The ECM sends the APP angle information to the transmission control
module (TCM) via the control area network (CAN) serial data link line.
The scan tool displays the APP angle in percentage. The APP angle is automatically
set to 0 percent at idle, when the APP voltage is below 0.90 volts,
and reads 100 percent at wide open throttle (WOT) when APP voltage
is 5 volts. The ECM sends the APP angle information to the transmission
control module (TCM) via the high speed GMLAN serial data line.
Brake Switch: This parameter displays the state of the
brake switch. The scan tool will display Applied when the brake pedal is
depressed and Released when the brake pedal is released.
Desired Speed Ratio: This parameter displays the current
speed ratio commanded by the transmission control module (TCM).
ECT: This parameter displays the input signal from the
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. The scan tool displays -40°C
(-40°F) to 151°C (304°F). When the engine coolant temperature
is high at 151°C (304°F), the signal voltage is low, 0 V.
When the engine coolant temperature is low at -40°C (-40°F),
the signal voltage is high, 5 V. The ECM sends the ECT information
to the transmission control module (TCM) via the high speed GMLAN serial
data line.
Engine Run Time: This parameter displays a measure in
Hr:Min:Sec of how long the engine has been operating. When the ignition
is cycled to OFF, the value is reset to zero. The ECM sends the engine
run time information to the transmission control module (TCM) via the high
speed GMLAN serial data line.
Engine Speed: This parameter displays a measure in Hr:Min:Sec
of how long the engine has been operating. When the ignition is cycled
to OFF, the value is reset to zero. The ECM sends the engine run time information
to the transmission control module (TCM) via the high speed GMLAN serial
data line.
Engine Torque: This parameter displays the estimated
amount of torque that is delivered from the engine. The scan tool displays
engine torque in N·m (lb ft). The ECM sends the engine torque
information to the transmission control module (TCM) via the high speed
GMLAN serial data line.
Ignition Voltage: This parameter displays the system
voltage, which is measured by the transmission control module (TCM) at the
TCM ignition voltage input circuit. The scan tool displays the TCM input
voltage in volts.
Line PC Sol. Actual Current: This parameter displays
the actual current flow of the line pressure control (PC) solenoid valve
circuit at the transmission control module (TCM). The scan tool displays
current flow in amps. A reading of 0.00 amps, no current is flowing,
indicates high line pressure. A reading of 1.10 amps, a high flow
of current, indicates low pressure.
Line PC Sol. Duty Cycle: This parameter displays the
commanded state of the line pressure control (PC) solenoid valve. The scan
tool displays the percentage of the PC solenoid valve energized On time.
A reading of 0 percent indicates zero On time, or a non-energized,
commanded Off, state. A reading of 100 percent represents a fully
energized, commanded On, state.
Line PC Sol. Ref. Current: This parameter displays the
commanded reference current flow of the line pressure control (PC) solenoid
valve circuit commanded by the transmission control module (TCM). The scan
tool displays current flow in amps. A reading of 0.00 amps, no current
is flowing, indicates high line pressure. A reading of 1.10 amps,
a high flow of current, indicates low pressure.
Line Pressure Actual: This parameter displays the transmission
fluid pressure (TFP) sensor signal to the transmission control module (TCM).
The TFP sensor sends a signal proportional to the pressure in the tier 2
feed pressure circuit. When the pressure in this circuit is low a low signal
voltage signal will be sent, and a high signal voltage is sent when the
pressure in the circuit is high.
Line Pressure Commanded: This parameter displays the
commanded main line pressure by the transmission control module (TCM).
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. Actual: This parameter displays the
commanded position of the ratio control motor position in counts. The higher
the number of counts, the higher the speed ratio. The ratio control motor
will compensate for varying driving conditions and driver input.
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. CKT A1 Status: This parameter
displays whether an open/short to ground, or short to voltage exists in
the ratio control motor A1 control circuit. The scan tool displays OK,
Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts.
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. CKT A2 Status: This parameter
displays whether an open/short to ground, or short to voltage exists in
the ratio control motor A2 control circuit. The scan tool displays OK,
Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts.
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. CKT B1 Status: This parameter
displays whether an open/short to ground, or short to voltage exists in
the ratio control motor B1 control circuit. The scan tool displays OK,
Open/Short to GND, Short to Volts.
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. CKT B2 Status: This parameter
displays whether an open/short to ground, or short to voltage exists in
the ratio control motor A2 control circuit. The scan tool displays OK,
Open/Short to GND, or Short to Volts.
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. Commanded: This parameter displays
the commanded position of the ratio control motor pintle in counts. During
steady state operation, 40 counts would indicate the lowest speed
ratios being commanded and approximately 2700 counts would correspond
to the highest speed ratios being commanded.
Ratio Ctrl. Mtr. Dither: This parameter displays whether
the ratio control motor is being commanded to vibrate rapidly. The scan
tool displays Active, or Inactive.
Sheave Ratio: This parameter displays the calculated
speed ratio of the transmission. The ratio is calculated by dividing the
input speed sensor signal by the output speed sensor signal. This ratio
is similar to gear ratio in a step-gear transmission.
Shifter Inhibit: This parameter displays whether the
shifter is being locked in the Park position because of low transmission
fluid temperature. Once the transmission fluid temperature is above a calibrated
value the shifter will operate normally. The scan tool displays Normal
or Low TFT.
Speed Ratio: This parameter displays the calculated
speed ratio of the transmission. The ratio is calculated by dividing the
output speed sensor signal by the input speed sensor signal. Gear ratio
in a step-gear transmission is calculated in the opposite manner.
TCC Enable Solenoid: This parameter displays the commanded
state of the torque converter clutch (TCC) enable solenoid. The scan tool
displays Enabled or Disabled.
TCC PC Sol. Actual Current: This parameter displays
the actual current flow of the torque converter clutch (TCC) pressure control
(PC) solenoid valve circuit at the transmission control module (TCM). The
scan tool displays current flow in amps. A reading of 0.00 amps,
no current is flowing, indicates a low TCC apply pressure. A reading of
1.10 amps, a high flow of current, indicates a high apply TCC pressure.
TCC PC Sol. Duty Cycle: This parameter displays the
commanded On time of the torque converter clutch (TCC) pressure control
(PC) solenoid valve. The scan tool displays On time in a percentage. A
reading of 100 percent represents a fully energized, commanded On,
state.
TCC PC Sol. Ref. Current: This parameter displays the
reference current flow of the torque converter clutch (TCC) pressure control
(PC) solenoid valve circuit commanded by the transmission control module
(TCM). The scan tool displays current flow in amps. A reading of 0.00 amps,
no current is flowing, indicates a low TCC apply pressure. A reading of
1.10 amps, a high flow of current, indicates a high apply TCC pressure.
TCC Slip Speed: This parameter displays the amount of
torque converter clutch (TCC) slip between the engine and the transmission
input shaft. The scan tool displays the TCC slip speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM).
TCC Tap Cell 1-5: This parameter displays the
offset pressure values stored in the TCC transmission adaptive pressure
(TAP) cells for TCC operation. Each TAP cell stores the commanded pressure
offset needed for proper TCC system operation within a fixed engine torque
range. A low cell number corresponds to a low torque range and each subsequent
cell corresponds to the next engine torque range. A positive value within
a given cell indicates that the TCC system applied slowly or softer than
expected and a pressure increase was commanded. Conversely, a negative
value indicates that the TCC system applied faster or harsher than expected
and a pressure decrease was commanded.
TR Sw.: This parameter displays the decoded status of
the four A/B/C/P inputs from the transmission range switch. The scan tool
displays Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Intermediate, Low, and Invalid.
Invalid is displayed when the transmission control module (TCM) does not
recognize a valid combination of inputs.
TR Sw. A/B/C/P: This parameter displays the status of
the four inputs from the transmission range switch to the transmission control
module (TCM). The scan tool displays Hi/Low. Hi indicates ignition voltage
input to the TCM. Low indicates a zero voltage input to the TCM.
Trans. Fluid Temp.: This parameter displays the transmission
fluid temperature (TFT) sensor input to the transmission control module
(TCM). The scan tool displays the TCM converted TFT sensor resistance in
degrees. Transmission fluid temperature is used in order to determine when
to execute hot mode operation.
Trans. Component Slip: This parameter displays the amount
of slip calculated in the components between the input shaft and the output
shaft. The components that can be responsible for this slip may be the
forward or reverse clutch, and the drive belt. The calculations are performed
continuously, and during harsh transitions slip may report when all the
drive components are performing well. However, when driving at a constant
speed over a level surface, slip above 800 RPM may indicate a problem
with the transmission components.
Transmission ISS: This parameter displays the rotational
speed of the transmission input shaft. The scan tool displays input shaft
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Transmission OSS: This parameter displays the rotational
speed of the transmission output shaft. The scan tool displays output shaft
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Vehicle Speed: This parameter displays the speed at
which the vehicle is traveling. The scan tool displays vehicle speed as
kilometers per hour (km/h), (miles per hour (MPH)). The transmission control
module (TCM) calculates vehicle speed based on the input signal from the
automatic output shaft speed sensor.