Scan Tool Data Definitions 2

SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

EGR Learned Minimum Position: This parameter displays the learned minimum position of the EGR valve as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a low value if the current closed EGR position is the same as the last ignition cycle. The scan tool will display a higher value if the EGR valve has closed at a new position.

EGR Flow Test Count: This parameter indicates the number of EGR flow test samples collected during the current ignition cycle.

EGR Position Sensor: This parameter displays the voltage signal received from the EGR valve position sensor by the control module. The scan tool will display a lower value when the EGR valve is closed, and a higher value when the EGR valve is open.

EGR Position Sensor: This parameter displays EGR valve position as calculated by the control module based on an input from the EGR valve position sensor. The scan tool will display a lower value when the EGR valve is closed, and a higher value when the EGR valve is open.

EGR Position Variance: This parameter displays the difference between the desired EGR valve position calculated by the control module and the actual EGR position input from the EGR valve position sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value if the difference is large, and a lower value if the difference is small.

EGR Solenoid Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the EGR solenoid control circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit.

EGR Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the duty cycle commanded by the control module for the EGR valve. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the EGR valve is commanded open. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the EGR valve is commanded closed.

Engine Load: This parameter displays the engine load in percent based on inputs to the control module from various engine sensors. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the engine is at idle with little or no load. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the engine is running at a high RPM under a heavy load.

Engine Oil Level Switch: This parameter displays the status of the engine oil level switch as determined by the control module. The control module uses this information to turn on the low engine oil lamp if the engine oil level remains approximately 1 quart low for a sufficient amount of time. The scan tool will display Low when the engine oil level is low. The scan tool will display OK when the engine oil level is correct.

Engine Oil Life: This parameter displays the amount engine oil life remaining before requiring an oil change based on calculations by the control module. The scan tool will display lower values as the engine oil life approaches 0 miles.

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the pressure of the engine oil as calculated by the control module using a signal from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor. The scan tool will display oil pressure when the engine is running. The engine oil pressure sensor has a range of values indicating a low value when the oil pressure is low to a high value when the oil pressure is high.

Engine Oil Pressure Switch: This parameter displays the state of the EOP as determined by the control module. The control module monitors the EOP switch to determine if the EOP is sufficient. The scan tool will display low when the EOP is below a predetermined value.

Engine Run Time: This parameter displays the time elapsed since the engine was started. The scan tool will display the time in hours, minutes and seconds. The engine run time will reset to zero when the engine stops running.

Engine Speed: This parameter displays the speed of the crankshaft as determined by the control module using an input from the CKP sensor. The scan tool will display a high value at high engine speeds and a low value at low engine speeds.

EVAP Fault History: This parameter displays the result of the evaporative emission (EVAP) system diagnostic as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display various messages, depending on the result of the test.

EVAP Purge Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the on-time or duty cycle of the EVAP purge solenoid commanded by the control module expressed as a percent. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the control module is commanding the EVAP purge solenoid to be open a large amount. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the control module is commanding the EVAP purge solenoid to be open a small amount. The scan tool will display 0 when the control module is commanding the EVAP purge solenoid closed.

EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the evaporative emission purge solenoid control circuit as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display the appropriate fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit. The scan tool will display Incomplete if the diagnostic has not completed.

EVAP Vent Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the state of the EVAP vent solenoid commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display venting when the control module is commanding the EVAP vent solenoid to be open. The scan tool will display a not venting when the control module is commanding the EVAP vent solenoid to be closed.

EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the evaporative emission vent solenoid control circuit as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display the appropriate fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit. The scan tool will display Incomplete if the diagnostic has not completed.

Fuel Level Sensor: This parameter displays the voltage from the sensor used to monitor the fuel level inside the fuel tank. The scan tool will display a low voltage reading when that the fuel level in the tank is low or near empty. The scan tool will display a high voltage reading when the fuel level in the tank is high or near full.

Fuel Pump Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the fuel pump relay control circuit. The fuel pump relay should be on when the scan tool indicates the Fuel Pump Relay Command is On. The fuel pump relay should be off when the scan tool indicates the Fuel Pump Relay Command is Off.

Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the fuel pump relay control circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display the appropriate fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit.

Fuel Tank Level Remaining: This parameter displays the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank as measured in liters or gallons. The control module determines the amount of fuel remaining in the tank by using information from the fuel level sensor(s). The scan tool will display a higher value with a full fuel tank, and a lower value with an empty fuel tank.

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the pressure inside the fuel tank. The scan tool will display a low voltage when the pressure in the fuel tank is high. The scan tool will display a high voltage when the pressure in the fuel tank is low or in a vacuum.

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the fuel tank pressure as calculated based on a signal sent to the control module from the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor. The scan tool will display a low value when the pressure in the fuel tank is low or a vacuum. The scan tool will display a high value when the pressure in the fuel tank is high.

Fuel Tank Rated Capacity: This parameter displays the rated maximum quantity of fuel the fuel tank will hold. This is calibrated in the control module to match the vehicle.

Fuel Trim Cell: This parameter displays the fuel trim cell number as calculated by the control module based on engine speed and load inputs. The scan tool will display a lower number as conditions are nearer to idle, and a higher value as conditions approach maximum engine speed and maximum load.

Fuel Trim Learn: This parameter indicated if the control module is adjusting long term fuel trim in response to the short term fuel trim. The scan tool displays Enabled or Disabled. When conditions are appropriate for enabling long term fuel trim corrections, the scan tool displays Enabled.

Fuel Trim System Test State: This parameter indicates the status of the Fuel Trim System Test. The scan tool will display Disabled, Enabled, Monitoring, or Run Purge Test.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1: This parameter indicates the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) bank 1 sensor 1 output voltage as measured by the control module. The scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during leaner running conditions.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2: This parameter indicates the HO2S bank 1 sensor 2 output voltage as measured by the control module. The scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during leaner running conditions. The post-catalyst HO2S output voltage will fluctuate slowly over a longer period of time, compared to the fuel control oxygen sensor s. This is due to the oxygen storage capacity of an efficiently operating catalyst.

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1: This parameter indicates the HO2S bank 2 sensor 1 output voltage as measured by the control module. The scan tool value fluctuates constantly while operating in Closed Loop. The scan tool will display a higher value during rich running conditions, and a lower value during leaner running conditions.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1: This parameter displays the current through the control module when the bank 1 sensor 1 HO2S heater is commanded ON by the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1 is a range of values indicating a low current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater circuit resistance is low.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2: This parameter displays the current through the control module when the bank 1 sensor 2 HO2S heater is commanded ON by the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2 is a range of values indicating a low current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater circuit resistance is low.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1: This parameter displays the current through the control module when the bank 2 sensor 1 HO2S heater is commanded ON by the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1 is a range of values indicating a low current when the heater circuit resistance is high to a high current when the heater circuit resistance is low.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 Heater Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the Bank 1 Sensor 1 heater by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value as the heater command is increased, and a lower value if the heater is not commanded ON.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 Heater Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the Bank 1 Sensor 1 heater by the control module. The scan tool will display ON when the heater is commanded on. The scan tool will display OFF when the heater is commanded off.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heater Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the Bank 1 Sensor 2 heater by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value as the heater command is increased, and a lower value if the heater is not commanded ON.

HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heater Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the Bank 1 Sensor 2 heater by the control module. The scan tool will display ON when the heater is commanded on. The scan tool will display OFF when the heater is commanded off.

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the Bank 2 Sensor 1 heater by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value as the heater command is increased, and a lower value if the heater is not commanded ON.

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the Bank 2 Sensor 1 heater by the control module. The scan tool will display ON when the heater is commanded on. The scan tool will display OFF when the heater is commanded off.

Hot Open Loop: This parameter indicates the status of the fuel delivery system. The scan tool will display Active if the fuel system is running in open loop due to a temperature concern. The scan tool will display Inactive if the fuel system is operating normally.

IAT Sensor: This parameter displays the temperature of the air entering the engine as calculated by the control module based on the input from the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. The scan tool will display a low value when the air temperature is low, and a high value when the air temperature is high.

Ignition Accessory Signal: This parameter displays the state of the ignition 0 input to the control module from the ignition switch. The scan tool will display On when the ignition switch is in the ignition accessory position. The scan tool will display Off when the ignition switch is in any other position.

Ignition 1 Signal: This parameter displays the voltage measured at the ignition 1 circuit of the control module. Voltage is applied to the control module when the ignition switch is in the ignition 1 position. The scan tool will display a low value when the voltage is low. The scan tool will display a high value, such as battery voltage, when the voltage is higher.

Injector PWM Bank 1: This parameter indicates the average commanded ON time for each injector on Bank 1 by the control module. The scan tool will display a larger value for a longer injector commanded ON time, causing more fuel to be delivered to the cylinders. The scan tool will display a smaller value for a shorter injector commanded ON time, causing less fuel to be delivered to the cylinders.

Injector PWM Bank 2: This parameter indicates the average commanded ON time for each injector on Bank 2 by the control module. The scan tool will display a larger value for a longer injector commanded ON time, causing more fuel to be delivered to the cylinders. The scan tool will display a smaller value for a shorter injector commanded ON time, causing less fuel to be delivered to the cylinders.

Injector 1-8 Disabled Due to Misfire: This parameter displays the status of the fuel injector driver by the control module. The scan tool will display YES if the fuel injector is being disabled due to a misfire detection. The scan tool will display NO if the fuel injector is not being disabled by the control module due to a misfire.

Intake Manifold Pressure: This parameter displays the pressure difference between the MAP and the barometric pressure (BARO) as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value during high vacuum conditions, such as idle or deceleration. The scan tool will display a lower value during low vacuum conditions, such as wide open throttle or low load cruising.

Knock Detected Cyl.1-8: This parameter displays the status of each cylinder for knock detection by the control module. The scan tool will display YES if a knock condition has been detected related to that cylinder combustion event. The scan tool will display NO if there is no knock condition detected related to that cylinder combustion event.

Knock Retard: This parameter indicates the amount of spark advance the control module removes from the ignition control (IC) spark advance in response to the signal from the knock sensor(s). The scan tool displays a high value for a large amount of spark retard, and a low value for a small amount of spark retard.

KS Bank 1 Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the knock sensor circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit. The scan tool will display incomplete if the circuit test has not run.

KS Bank 2 Circuit Status: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the knock sensor circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Fault if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit. The scan tool will display incomplete if the circuit test has not run.

KS Module Status: This parameter displays the status of the internal module tests on the knock sensor module. The scan tool will display OK if there is no fault detected. The scan tool will display Fault if a fault is detected. The scan tool will display incomplete if the diagnostics have not been completed.

Long Term FT Bank 1: This parameter is calculated by the control module based on the Short Term FT value. The Long Term FT bank 1 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery in bank 1. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel correction, and 0 percent for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system is running lean and fuel is being added to the combustion event.

Long Term FT Bank 2: This parameter is calculated by the control module based on the Short Term FT value. The Long Term FT bank 2 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery in bank 1. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel correction, and 0 percent for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system is running lean and fuel is being added to the combustion event.

Long Term FT Test Avg. Bank 1 or Bank 2: This parameter is calculated by the control module based on an intrusive test by the control module. The Long Term FT test average used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery in each bank. The scan tool will a high value for a large amount of long term fuel correction, and 0% for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system is running lean and fuel is being added to the combustion event.

Long Term FT Test Avg. Bank 1 or Bank 2 w/o Purge: This parameter is calculated by the control module based on the Short Term FT value. The Long Term FT bank 1 is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery in bank 1. The scan tool will display a high value for a large amount of long term fuel correction, and 0% for no long term fuel trim correction. The scan tool will display a negative value when fuel system is running too rich and fuel is being removed from the combustion event. The scan tool will display a positive value if the fuel system is running lean and fuel is being added to the combustion event.

Loop Status: This parameter indicates the status of the fuel delivery by the control module. The scan tool will display Closed Loop if the control module is controlling the fuel delivery according to the HO2S voltages. The scan tool will display Open Loop if the control module controls fuel delivery based on throttle position, coolant temperature, and air flow inputs only. The vehicle will run in open loop until all of the conditions are met to allow Closed Loop operation.

MAF Performance Test: This parameter displays the status of the mass air flow (MAF) performance test by the control module. The scan tool will display OK if no fault is found. The scan tool will display Fault if the control module detects a fault during the test.

MAF Sensor: This parameter indicates the quantity calculated by the control module based on a signal from the MAF sensor. The scan tool will display a high value at high engine speeds, and a low value at low engine speeds.

MAF Sensor: This parameter indicates the frequency signal received from the MAF sensor by the control module. The scan tool will display a high value at high engine speeds, and a low value at low engine speeds.