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Part 2



Scan Tool Data Definitions

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 Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 1 Sen. 1 Circuit Status
- This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bank 1 Sen. 1. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Incomplete, Short to gnd/Open and Short to B+ on the circuit if a fault is present.

HO2S Heater Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank 1 Sen. 2 Circuit Status
- This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bank 1 Sen. 2. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Incomplete, Short to gnd/Open and Short to B+ on the circuit if a fault is present.

HO2S Heater Bank 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 Bank 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 Heater Bank 2 Sen. 1 Circuit Status
- This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bank 2 Sen. 1. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Incomplete, Short to gnd/Open and Short to B+ on the circuit if a fault is present.

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.

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.

MAP Performance Test 1
- This parameter displays the status of the MAP performance test 1 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.

MAP Performance Test 2
- This parameter displays the status of the MAP performance test 2 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.

MAP Sensor
- This parameter indicates the manifold absolute pressure inside the engine as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the MAP sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value wide open throttle, and a lower value at idle.

MAP Sensor
- This parameter indicates the voltage signal received by the control module from the MAP sensor. The scan tool displays a low voltage at idle, and a high voltage at wide open throttle. Barometric pressure and altitude can effect these values.

MIL Circuit Status
- This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the malfunction indicator lamp control (MIL) 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. The scan tool will display Incomplete if the diagnostic has not completed.

MIL Command
- This parameter displays the commanded state of the MIL control circuit. The MIL should be on when the scan tool indicates the MIL Command is On. The malfunction indicator lamp should be off when the scan tool indicates the MIL Command is Off. The control module will command the MIL On when the ignition is ON with the engine OFF in order to perform a bulb check.

MIL Requested by DTC
- This parameter indicates the reason the control module illuminated the MIL. The scan tool will display YES when the MIL is requested as a result of an A or B type DTC. The scan tool will display NO if the MIL is illuminated for another reason, such as transmission DTCs.

Misfire Current Cyl. #1
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 1 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #2
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 2 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #3
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 3 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #4
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 4 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #5
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 5 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #6
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 6 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #7
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 7 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.

Misfire Current Cyl. #8
- This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on Cylinder 8 as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter. This counter should display some activity, but the activity should be the same for all cylinders.