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For 1990-2009 cars only

If you have completed the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check, if the diagnostics are functioning properly, and if no DTCs are displayed, you may use the Typical Scan Tool Data Values in the table below for comparison. These values are an average of display values recorded from normally operating vehicles.

Important: You should never use a scan tool that displays faulty data. The problem should be reported to the manufacturer. The use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and the unnecessary replacement of parts.

Only the parameters listed below are used in this manual for diagnosing. If a scan tool displays other parameters, the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosis.

The values below were recorded under the following conditions:

    • Engine is at Idle
    • Upper radiator hose is hot
    • Closed throttle
    • Gear is in Park or Neutral
    • Closed Loop
    • Accessories are OFF

Typical Scan Tool Data Values

Tech 1 Parameter

Units Displayed

Typical Scan Values

MAP

kPa

20-48 kPa, depending upon altitude

BARO

kPa

70-100 kPa, depending upon altitude

TP Sensor

volts

0.3-0.9V

TP Angle

percent

0%

Engine Speed

RPM

+/- 100 RPM from Desired Idle

Desired Idle

RPM

+/- 100 RPM from Engine Speed

Current DTC Set

Yes/No

No

ECT Sensor

volts

varies

TFT

C°(F°)

varies

TFT Sensor

volts

varies

Trans. OSS

RPM

0

TCC Duty Cycle

Percentage

0%

TCC Enable

Yes/No

No

TCC Slip Speed

RPM

+/- 50 RPM from the Engine Speed

Brake Switch

Closed/Open

Closed

TCC Ramp

Seconds

0.00

TCC Apply

Seconds

0.00

TCC Out of Range

Yes/No

No

TCC Min. TP

Yes/No

No

TCC Delta TP

Yes/No

No

TCC Duty Open

Yes/No

No

TCC Duty Shorted

Yes/No

No

TCC Enable Open

Yes/No

No

TCC Enable Short

Yes/No

No

mph (km/h)

0-158 (0-255)

0

MAP Sensor

Volts

1-2V, depending on altitude

Engine Run Time

hr/min/sec

varies

Ignition 1

Volts

varies

ECT

C°(F°)

varies

PC Act. Current

amps

varies (0.1-1.1 amps)

PC Ref. Current

amps

varies (0.1-1.1 amps)

PC Duty Cycle

percentage

varies

PC Sol. Low Volts

Normal/Low Volts

Normal

TFP Switch A/B/C

On/Off

Off/On/Off

Power Enrichment

Yes/No

No

Cruise Enabled

Yes/No

No

A/C Clutch

Yes/No

No

Kickdown Enabled

Yes/No

No

4WD Low

Yes/No

No

4WD

Yes/No

No

Current TAP

0-16

0

Hot Mode

Yes/No

No

Adaptable Shift

Yes/No

No

Long Shift Delay

Yes/No

No

Long Shift Time

Yes/No

No

TP Range

Yes/No

Yes

TP Delta

Yes/No

No

VSS Delta

Yes/No

No

Max TAP

Yes/No

No

Trans. Range

Error, Rev, Overdrive, Drive3, Drive 2, Low 1, P/N

P/N

Turbine Speed

N/A

--

Input Speed

N/A

--

Current Gear

1,2,3,4

1

1-2 Sol.

2-3 Sol.

On/Off

On/On

1-2 Shift Time

seconds

varies

2-3 Shift Time

seconds

varies

1-2 Shift Error

seconds

varies

2-3 Shift Error

seconds

varies

3-4 Shift Time

seconds

varies

3-4 Shift Error

seconds

varies

3-2 DS Sol.

Yes/No

No

1-2 Sol. Open

Yes/No

No

1-2 Sol. Short

Yes/No

No

2-3 Sol. Open

Yes/No

No

2-3 Sol. Short

Yes/No

No

Shift Delay

seconds

0.00

Speed Ratio

Ratio

8.00:1

Shift Pattern

number

8

Start of Shift

Yes/No

Yes

End of Shift

Yes/No

Yes

Upshift

Yes/No

No

Shift Completed

Yes/No

Yes

Gear Ratio

N/A

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