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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 alphabetical order. A given parameter may appear in any one of the data lists, and in some cases may appear more than once, or in more than one data list in order to group certain related parameters together.

Use the Engine Scan Tool Data List only after the following is determined:

    • Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check is completed
    • No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
    • 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 concern 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 Symptoms for diagnosis.

The column labeled Data List indicates where a parameter can be located on the scan tool. Refer to the scan tool operating manual for the exact locations of the data lists. The following is a description of each term listed:

Eng 1: Engine Data 1 List

Eng 2: Engine Data 2 List

EGR: Exhaust Recirculation Valve Data

EVAP: Evaporative Emissions Data

Cat: Exhaust Catalyst Data

HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensor Data

Misfire: Cylinder Misfire Data

Cruise: Cruise Control Data

ODD: Output Driver Data

Scan tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Engine Idling/Radiator Hose Hot/Closed Throttle/Park or Neutral/Closed Loop/Accessories Off/Brake Pedal Released

3X Crank sensor

Misfire

RPM

Varies

18X Crank sensor

Misfire

RPM

Varies

1-2 Sol.

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

2-3 Sol.

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

A/C High Side Pressure

Eng 2

Volts

Varies

A/C Press Out of Range

Eng 2

Yes/No

No

A/C Relay

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Actual EGR Position

Eng 1, 2, EGR, Misfire

Percent

0

Air Fuel Ratio

Eng 1, Cat, HO2S

Ratio

14.2:1 - 14.7:1

AIR Active Test AIR Injection

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Active Test Inhibit

AIR

Yes/No

Yes

AIR Active Test Passed

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Passive Test 1 Fail

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Passive Test 1 Pass

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Passive Test 2 Fail

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Passive Test In Progress

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Passive Test Inhibit

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Passive Test Passed

AIR

Yes/No

No

AIR Pump Relay

AIR, Eng 1

On/Off

Off

AIR Pump Relay

AIR, ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

AIR Solenoid

AIR, Eng 1

On/Off

Off

AIR Solenoid

AIR, ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

BARO

Eng 1, 2, EGR, EVAP, Cat

kPa/Volts

65-110 kPa / 3.5-4.5 volts

Cam Signal Present

Misfire

Yes/No

Yes

Commanded A/C

Eng 2, Cat, Misfire

On/Off

Off

Commanded Fan 1/Commanded Fan 2

Eng 2, Cat

On/Off

Off

Commanded Gen

Eng 1

On/Off

On

Commanded Starter

Eng2

Enabled/Disabled

Disabled

Cruise

Eng 1

Engaged/Disengaged

Disengaged

Cruise Inhibit

ODD

OK/Stuck Low (open)/Stuck High/Fault

OK

Cruise Inhibited

Eng 1

Yes/No

Yes

Current Gear

Eng 1

Transmission Gear Position

1

Cyl. 1-6 Injector Ckt. Status

ODD

OK/Stuck Low (open)/Stuck High

OK

Decel Fuel Mode

Eng 1, 2, Cat, HO2S, Misfire

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Desired EGR Position

Eng 1, 2, EGR, Misfire

Percent

0

Desired Idle Speed

Eng 1, 2, EVAP

RPM

PCM Controlled (varies)

Driver Module 1 Status

ODD

Enabled/Off-High Volts/Off High Temp/Invalid State

Enabled

Driver Module 2 Status

ODD

Enabled/Off-High Volts/Off High Temp/Invalid State

Enabled

Driver Module 3 Status

ODD

Enabled/Off-High Volts/Off High Temp/Invalid State

Enabled

Driver Module 4 Status

ODD

Enabled/Off-High Volts/Off High Temp/Invalid State

Enabled

ECT

Eng 1, 2, EGR, EVAP, Cat, HO2S, Misfire, AIR

°C/°F

Varies

EGR Closed Val. Pintle

EGR

Volts

0.14-1.0

EGR Duty Cycle

EGR

Percent

0

EGR Feedback

EGR

Volts

0.14-1.0

EGR Flow Test Count

EGR

Counts

0-10

EGR Position Error

EGR

Percent

0-9

Engine Load

Eng 1, 2, Cat, Misfire, AIR

Percent

2-5

Engine Oil Level

Eng 2

OK/Low

OK

Engine Oil Life

Eng 2

Volts

0%-100% (varies)

EOP sensor

Eng2

Volts

2 -3 volts

Engine Run Time

Engine 1, 2, EVAP, Cat, AIR

Hr: Min: Sec

Varies

Engine Speed

Eng 1, 2, EGR, EVAP, Cat, HO2S, Misfire,

RPM

Varies

EVAP Canister Purge

AIR, EVAP, HO2S

Percent

Low and Varying

EVAP Fault History

EVAP

No Fault/Excess Vacuum/Purge Valve Leak/Small Leak/Weak Vacuum

No Fault

EVAP Purge Sol.

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

EVAP Vent Sol.

EVAP

Open/Closed

Varies

EVAP Vent Sol.

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Extended Travel Brake Switch

Eng 2

Engaged/Released

Released

FC Relay 1

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

FC Relay 2 and 3

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Fuel Level

EVAP

Percent

0-100

Fuel Pump

Eng 2

On/Off

On

Fuel Tank Pressure

EVAP

mm Hg/Volts

Varies

Fuel Trim Cell

AIR, Eng 1, Misfire

0-4

0

Fuel Trim Learn

Eng 1, Cat

Enabled/Disabled

Varies

Generator PWM

Eng 2

Percnet

Varies

HO2S sensor 1

Eng 1, HO2S

Ready/Not Ready

Ready

HO2S sensor 1

AIR, Eng 1, Cat, HO2S

millivolts

0-1000 and Varying

HO2S sensor 2

Eng 1, Cat, HO2S

millivolts

0-1000 and Varying

HO2S XCounts

HO2S

Counts

Varies

IAC Position

HO2S

Counts

10 - 40

IAT

AIREng 1, 2, EVAP, Cat, HO2S

°C/°F

Varies

Ignition 1

AIR, Eng 1, 2, EGR, HO2S,

Volts

Varies

Ignition Mode

Eng 2

IC/Bypass

IC

Injector Pulse Width

Eng 1, Cat

milliseconds

Varies (1.5-3.5)

Knock Retard

Eng 2

Percent

0%

Long Term Fuel Trim

AIR, Eng 1, Misfire

Percent

-10% - 10%

Loop Status

AIR, Eng 1, Cat, HO2S, Misfire

Open/Closed

Closed

MAF

AIR, Eng 1, 2, Cat, HO2S,

Grams per Second

3-6 (depends on altitude)

MAF frequency

Eng 1

Hz

1200-3000 (depends on altitude)

MAP

Eng 1, 2, EGR, EVAP,

kPa/Volts

20-48 kPa/0.75-2 Volts (depends on altitude)

MIL

Eng 2

On/Off

Off

MIL

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Misfire Current Cyl. 1-6

Misfire

Counts

0 - 4

Misfire History Cyl. 1-6

Misfire

Counts

0

Misfiring Cylinder Prim.

Misfire

0-6

0

Misfiring Cylinder Sec.

Misfire

0-6

0

Power Enrichment

Eng 1, 2, Cat, HO2S, Misfire,

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Rich/Lean

Eng 1

Rich/Lean

Constantly Varying

Short Term FT

AIR, Eng 1, Cat, Misfire

Percent

-10 -10

Spark

Eng 2

Degrees

-20 (varies)

Starter Enable Relay

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Start Up ECT

AIR, EVAP, HO2S

°C/°F

Varies

Start Up IAT

AIR, EVAP, HO2S

°C/°F

Varies

TCC Sol.

ODD

OK/Fault/Invalid State

OK

Throttle At Idle

Eng 1

Yes / No

Yes

Total Misfire Current Count

Misfire

Counts

0

Total Misfire Failures

Misfire

Counts

0

Total Misfire Passes

Misfire

Counts

0

TP angle

AIR, Eng 1, 2, EGR, Cat, HO2S, Misfire

Percent

1-4

TP sensor

Eng 1

Volts

0.5-1.2

Traction Control

Eng 2

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Traction Control Desired Toque

Eng 2

Percent

100%

Traction Control Torque

Eng 2

Percent

70%

Transmission Range

Eng 2

Transmission Gear Position

Park

TR Switch P

Eng 2

Low/High

Low

TR Switch A

Eng 2

Low/High

Low

TR Switch B

Eng 2

Low/High

High

TR Switch C

Eng 2

Low/High

High

TWC Protection

Eng 1, 2, Cat, HO2S, Misfire

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Vehicle Speed

Eng 1, 2, EGR, EVAP, Cat, Misfire

MPH/Km/h

0