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The Engine Scan Tool Data List contains all engine related parameters that are available on the scan tool. A 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 conditions are determined:

    •  The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle is completed.
    •  There are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
    • The on-board diagnostics are functioning correctly.

Scan tool values from an engine that is operating correctly may be used for comparison with the engine you are diagnosing. The Engine Scan Tool Data List represents the values that would be seen on a normal operating engine.

Important: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data. The scan tool concern should be reported to the manufacturer. Use of a faulty scan tool may result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Only the parameters listed below are referenced in this service information for use in diagnosis. If all values are within the typical range described below, refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls for diagnosis.

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

All: The Parameter is in all data lists indicated below.

Eng: Engine Data

EVAP: EVAP Data

FT: Fuel Trim Data

HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensors

Ign: Ignition Data

MF: Misfire Data

TAC: TAC Data

CMP: CMP Actuator Data

IND: Intake Data

Trans: Transmission Data

Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Parameter Range/Units

Typical Data Values

Conditions for Operating: Engine Idling/Radiator Hose Hot/Park or Neutral/Closed Loop/Accessories Off

A/C Relay Command

Eng, MF, TAC, IND

On/Off

Off

APP Indicated Angle

All

0-100%

0%

APP Sensor 1

TAC

0.9-4.5 V

1V

APP Sensor 2

TAC

0.40-2.25 V

0.4V

APP Sensor 1 and 2

TAC

Agree/Disagree

Agree

Barometric Pressure (BARO)

Eng, Ign, EVAP, HO2S, FT, IND, TRANS

65-104 kPa (8-16 psi)

Varies with altitude

Barometric Pressure (BARO)

IND

Volts

Varies

Brake Pedal Signal Status

Eng, TAC, TRANS

Valid/Invalid

Valid

Calculated TWC Temperature Bank 1 and 2

FT, MF

Temperature

Varies

Catalytic Converter Protection Active

FT, HO2S

Yes/No

No

CKP Resync Counter

Ign

Counts

0 Counts

Commanded Air/Fuel Ratio and Equivalence Ratio

ENG, FT, HO2S, IND

Ratio

14.7:1

Cruise Control Active

Eng, TAC

Yes/No

No

Cycles of Misfire Data

MF

0-200 Counts

Varies

Cylinder 1-6 IC Circuit Status

MF

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Cylinder 1-6 Injector Circuit Status

MF

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Cylinder 1-6 Knock Retard

IGN

Degrees

0 Degrees

Decel Fuel Cutoff

Eng, FT, HO2S

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Desired Exhaust CMP - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Desired HO2S Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1

HO2S, FT

Lambda

Varies

Desired Idle Speed

Eng, EVAP, TAC, CMP, IND

0-7,000 RPM

650 RPM

Desired Intake CMP - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

DTC Set This Ignition

Eng

Yes/No

No

EC Ignition Relay Circuit

TAC

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

EC Ignition Relay Command

Eng, TAC

On/Off

On

EC Ignition Relay Feedback Signal

Eng, TAC

0-25.5 V

12.0-14.5 V

ECM Reset

Eng, EVAP

Yes/No

No

ECT Sensor

All

-39°C to +140°C (-38°F to +284°F)

Varies

Engine Load

All

0-99%

0-5% - Idle

3-7% - 2500 RPM

Engine OFF, EVAP Test Conditions Met

EVAP

Yes/No

Varies

Engine Off Time

EVAP

0:00:00

Varies

Engine Oil Level Switch

ENG, CMP

OK/Low

OK

Engine Oil Life Remaining

CMP

%

Varies

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

MF, CMP

kPa/psi

Varies

Engine Run Time

ALL

0:00:00

Varies

Engine Speed

ALL

RPM

575-700 RPM

EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit Status

EVAP

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

EVAP Purge Solenoid Command

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

0-100%

Varies

EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit Status

EVAP

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

EVAP Vent Solenoid Command

Eng, EVAP

Venting/Not Venting

Venting

Exh. CMP Angle - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Exh. CMP Angle - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Exh. CMP Command - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

0-99%

Varies

Exh. CMP Solenoid - Bank 1 or 2 Circuit Status

CMP

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Fuel Level

ENG, EVAP, FT, MF

0-100%

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor Left Tank (Secondary)

EVAP

0-5 V

Varies

Fuel Level Sensor Right Tank (Primary)

EVAP

0-5 V

Varies

Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Status

ENG

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Fuel Pump Relay Command

Eng

On/Off

On

Fuel Tank Level Remaining

Eng, EVAP, FT, MF

L/gal

Varies

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

ENG, EVAP

in H2O/mm Hg

Varies

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

EVAP

0-5 V

Varies

Fuel Tank Rated Capacity

EVAP

L/gal

17.8 gal (67.3 L)

Fuel Trim Learn

FT

Enabled/Disabled

Enabled

HO2S - Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S, IND

Lambda

1.0 Lambda

HO2S - Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 2

Eng, FT, HO2S

0-1,006 mV

Varies 400-700 mV

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1 or 2 Circuit Status

HO2S

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

HO2S Heater Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1 Command

HO2S

0-99%

Varies

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensing Element (Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1)

HO2S

Ohms

70-90 Ohms

Depends on Temperature

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensing Element (Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 2)

HO2S

Ohms

20-300 Ohms

Depends on Temperature

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Module Signal (Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1)

ENG, HO2S

1-5 V

Varies

IAT Sensor

ALL

-39° to +140°C (-38° to +284°F)

Varies

Ignition 0 Signal

Eng, TAC

On/Off

On

Ignition 1 Signal

Eng, IGN, EVAP, FT, HO2S, MF, TAC, IND, TRANS

Volts

Varies

Ignition 1 Signal

ENG, CMP, EVAP

On/Off

On

Spark Advance

IND

Degrees

0 Degrees

Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Solenoid Circuit Status

IND

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Solenoid Command

IND

On/Off

Off

Initial Brake Apply Signal

ENG, TAC, TRANS

Applied/Released

Released

Injector 1-6 Command

FT, MF

ms

Varies

IAT Camshaft Position (CMP) Angle - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

Int. Camshaft Position (CMP) Angle - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

Degrees

Varies

IAT Camshaft Position (CMP) Command - Bank 1 or 2

CMP

0-99%

Varies

IAT Camshaft Position Solenoid - Solenoid Bank 1 or 2 Circuit Status

CMP

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Knock Retard

IGN

Degrees

Varies

KS 1 or 2 Signal

IGN

Volts

Varies

Loop Status - Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 1

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

Open Loop/Closed Loop

Closed Loop

Loop Status - Bank 1 or 2 Sensor 2

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

Open Loop/Closed Loop

Open Loop

LT FT Bank 1 or Bank 2 Cruise/Accel

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

-100% to +100%

0%

LT FT Bank 1 or Bank 2 Idle/Decel

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

-100% to +100%

0%

MAF Sensor

Eng, IGN, CMP, FT, HO2S, MF, TAC, IND, TRANS

0-655 g/s

3.4-6.3 g/s

MAF Sensor

IND, EVAP

0-5 V

0.9-1.7 V

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Circuit Status

ENG

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

MIL Command

ENG

On/Off

Off

MIL Requested by DTC

Eng, IGN, EVAP, FT, HO2S, MF, CMP, IND, TRANS

Yes/No

No

Mileage Since DTC Cleared

Eng

km/miles

Varies

Misfire Current Cyl. 1-6

MF

0-255 Counts

0

Misfire History Cyl. 1-6

MF

0-65,535 Counts

0

Moderate Brake Apply Signal

TAC

Applied/Released

Released

PNP Switch

Eng

Park/Neutral/In Gear

Park/Neutral

Power Enrichment

Eng, FT, HO2S, MF

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Reduced Engine Power

TAC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Short Term FT - Bank 1 or Bank 2

Eng, EVAP, FT, HO2S

-25% to +25%

-3% to +3%

Spark

Eng, IGN, FT, HO2S, MF

-20 to +40 Degrees

2-10 Degrees

Start Up ECT

EVAP, HO2S

-39° to +140°C (-38° to +284°F)

Varies

Start Up IAT

EVAP, HO2S

-39° to +140°C (-38° to +284°F)

Varies

Stoplamp Pedal Switch

TAC

Applied/Released

Released

System Power Mode

ENG, EVAP, TAC

Disconnect, Accessory, Retained Accessory Power, Run, Crank Request

Run

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Circuit Status

TAC

OK/Fault/Indeterminate

OK

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Learned Counts

TAC

0-11 Counts

0

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Status

MF

Applied/Released

Released

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Requested Torque

TAC, Trans

N·m/lb ft

Varies

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Torque Increase

TAC, Trans

Yes/No

Varies

Traction Control System (TCS) Torque Increase

TAC

Yes/No

Varies

Traction Control System (TCS) Torque Reduction Active

TAC, Trans

Yes/No

Varies

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Torque Reduction Active

TAC, Trans

Yes/No

Varies

Torque Delivered Signal

TAC

0-100%

Varies

Torque Request Signal

TAC, Trans

0-100%

90-98%

Total Fuel Trim Avg. - Bank 1 or Bank 2

EVAP, FT, HO2S

-100 to +100%

Varies

Total Misfire Count

MF

Counts

0

TP Desired Angle

TAC

0-100%

Varies

Throttle Position Indicated Angle

ALL

0-100%

Varies

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1

TAC

0-5 V

0.5-0.8 V

TP Sensor 1 Learned Minimum

TAC

0-5 V

0-0.6 V

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 2

TAC

0-5 V

4.7-4.1 V

TP Sensor 2 Learned Minimum

TAC

0-5 V

5-3.7 V

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 and 2

TAC

Agree/Disagree

Agree

Traction Control Status

TAC

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Vehicle Speed Sensor

ALL

km/h

mph

Varies

Volumetric Efficiency

ENG, IGN, EVAP, FT, HO2S, MF, TAC, CMP, TRANS

0-100%

5-25% - Idle and at 2,500 RPM

Warm-ups Since DTC Cleared

ENG

Counts

0