Scan Tool Data Definitions 2

SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

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

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.

Injector PWM Bank 1 Average: The scan tool displays milliseconds. This parameter is the average time the control module turns on each fuel injector on that bank. The scan tool will display a higher value with a longer pulse width, or a lower value with a shorter pulse width.

Injector PWM Bank 2 Average: The scan tool displays milliseconds. This parameter is the average time the control module turns on each fuel injector on that bank. The scan tool will display a higher value with a longer pulse width, or a lower value with a shorter pulse width.

Knock Retard: The scan tool displays in degrees. This parameter indicates the amount of timing retard commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display a lower value if no knock is detected, and a higher value as more knock is detected and the control module retards the ignition timing.

Long Term FT Avg. Bn1: The scan tool displays %. This parameter is the average long term fuel trim for this bank as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a value of more than 0 percent indicating that time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. The scan tool will display a value of less than 0 indicating time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Long Term FT Avg. Bn2: The scan tool displays %. This parameter is the average long term fuel trim for this bank as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a value of more than 0 percent indicating that time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. The scan tool will display a value of less than 0 indicating time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Long Term FT Bank 1: The scan tool displays %. This parameter is the long term fuel trim for this bank as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a value of more than 0 percent indicating that time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. The scan tool will display a value of less than 0 indicating time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Long Term FT Bank 2: The scan tool displays %. This parameter is the long term fuel trim for this bank as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a value of more than 0 percent indicating that time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. The scan tool will display a value of less than 0 indicating time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to this bank of the engine. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Loop Status: The scan tool displays Open or Closed. The scan tool displays Closed Loop if the control module is controlling the fuel delivery according to the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) voltages. The scan tool displays open loop if the control module is not adjusting for HO2S inputs. In open loop the control module bases fuel deliver on throttle position, engine coolant temperature, and mass airflow sensor inputs.

Low Oil Lamp Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the low oil lamp control circuit by the control module. The scan tool will display ON if the lamp is commanded ON by the control module. The scan tool will display OFF if the lamp is not being commanded by the control module.

MAF Sensor: The scan tool displays g/s. This parameter indicates the airflow into the engine as calculated by the control module based on mass airflow (MAF) sensor inputs. The scan tool will display a high value at higher engine speeds, and a low value at idle.

MAF Sensor: The scan tool displays in Hz. This parameter indicates the frequency signal sent from the MAF sensor to the control module. the scan tool will display a high value indicates a higher engine speed. The scan tool will display a low value at idle.

MAP Sensor: The scan tool displays kPa. This parameter displays the pressure inside of the intake manifold as calculated by the control module based on the input from the MAP sensor. The scan tool will display a high value at wide open throttle (WOT). The scan tool will display a low value at idle speed.

MAP Sensor: This parameter displays the voltage signal from the MAP sensor to the control module. The scan tool will display a high value at wide open throttle (WOT). The scan tool will display a low value at idle speed.

MIL Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) control circuit. The malfunction indicator lamp 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.

Mileage Since DTC Cleared: The scan tool displays km or miles. This parameter indicates the mileage accumulated since an emission diagnostic trouble code cleared.

Mileage Since First Failure: The scan tool will display in km or miles. This parameter indicates the difference in mileage between when the DTC first set and the current vehicle mileage as calculated by the control module.

Mileage Since Last Failure: The scan tool will display in km or miles. This parameter indicates the difference in mileage between when the DTC last set and the current vehicle mileage as calculated by the control module.

Misfire Counter Status: The misfire counter shows the relative number of failed misfire tests since the misfire DTC P0300 became active.

Misfire Current Cyl. #1 - #8: The scan tool will display in counts. This parameter indicates the number of cylinder firing events detected as possible misfires on each cylinder during the last 200 crankshaft revolutions as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a low number for a low number of cylinder misfire events. The scan tool will display a high number for a high number of cylinder misfire events.

Misfire History Cyl. #1 - #8: The scan tool displays in counts. This parameter displays the total level of cylinder misfires that have been calculated for each cylinder by the control module. This parameter will not update or show activity until a misfire DTC has become active. The misfire history counters will update every 200 cylinder firing events.

Not Run Counter: The scan tool displays the number of times a DTC diagnostic has not reached the predetermined criteria in order to run since the first DTC run failure.

Pass Counter: The scan tool displays the number of times a DTC has run and passed.

PCM Reset: The scan tool displays Yes or No. This parameter indicates when the internal PCM resets. The scan tool displays YES when an internal PCM reset occurred. The scan tool displays NO under the normal operating conditions.

PCM/VCM in VTD Fail Enable: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool displays Yes if the body control module (BCM) and the control module lose communications with each other after the BCM sends the correct password. The scan tool displays No if the BCM is communicating the correct password to the PCM.

Power Enrichment: Scan tool displays ACTIVE or INACTIVE. ACTIVE displayed indicates that the control module has detected conditions appropriate to operate in Power Enrichment mode. The control module commands Power Enrichment mode when a large increase in throttle position and load is detected. While in Power Enrichment, the control module will increase the amount of fuel delivered by entering Open Loop and increasing the injector pulse width.

Reduced Engine Power: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the control module receives a signal from the TAC module that a throttle actuator control system fault is occurring. The scan tool displays inactive when the engine is operating normally.

Short Term FT Avg. Bn1: The scan tool displays %. This parameter indicates the average short term fuel trim for this bank. The scan tool will display a value more than 0 if the time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to that bank of the engine to compensate for a lean condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. The scan tool will display a value less than 0 if time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to the engine to compensate for a rich condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Short Term FT Avg. Bn2: The scan tool displays %. This parameter indicates the average short term fuel trim for this bank. The scan tool will display a value more than 0 if the time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to that bank of the engine to compensate for a lean condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. The scan tool will display a value less than 0 if time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to the engine to compensate for a rich condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Short Term FT Bank 1: The scan tool displays %. This parameter indicates the current short term fuel trim for this bank. The scan tool will display a value more than 0 if the time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to that bank of the engine to compensate for a lean condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. The scan tool will display a value less than 0 if time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to the engine to compensate for a rich condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Short Term FT Bank 2: The scan tool displays %. This parameter indicates the current short term fuel trim for this bank. The scan tool will display a value more than 0 if the time is being added to the injector pulse width, increasing the amount of fuel to that bank of the engine to compensate for a lean condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. The scan tool will display a value less than 0 if time is being subtracted from the injector pulse width, reducing the amount of fuel to the engine to compensate for a rich condition sensed by the oxygen sensors on that bank. A value of 0 percent indicates no compensation is required to operate the engine at the desired air/fuel ratio.

Spark: This parameter is the desired spark advance calculated by the control module based on many sensor inputs. The scan tool will display a lower value at idle speed, and a higher value under heavy acceleration and load conditions.

Start Up ECT: This parameter indicates the engine coolant temperature at startup, as calculated by the control module based on the input from the engine coolant temperature sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value at higher engine startup temperatures, and a lower value at lower startup temperatures.

Stop Lamp Pedal Switch: This parameter displays the state of the brake pedal as determined by the control module based on an input from the stop lamp pedal switch. This switch turns ON the stop lamps when the brake pedal is pressed. The scan tool will display Applied when the brake pedal is pressed.

TAC/PCM Communication Signal: This parameter indicates the status of the communication between the TAC module and the control module. The scan tool will display OK if the circuits are operating normally. The scan tool will display Fault if there is an interrupt in the communication.

TCC Enable Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid control circuit. The scan tool will display ON or OFF. ON indicates the TCC solenoid control circuit is being grounded by the control module, operating the torque converter. OFF indicates the TCC solenoid is not being commanded ON by the control module.

TCC PWM Solenoid Command: This parameter indicates the commanded state of the TCC PWM Solenoid by the control module. The scan tool displays ON or OFF. The scan tool displays ON when the commanded state of the solenoid is ON. The scan tool displays OFF when the solenoid is OFF.

TFP Switch: The scan tool displays Park/Neutral, Reverse, Drive, or Invalid. This display indicates the decoded status of the two A/B inputs from the automatic transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch.

Torque Delivered Signal: The scan tool displays ft-lbs or N.m. This parameter represents the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal which indicates the percent of available torque the engine is delivering to the drive wheels. The electronic brake/traction control module (EBCM) monitors the Traction Control Torque signal to ensure that the powertrain control module (PCM) is responding properly to the Traction Control Desired Torque signal.

Torque Request Signal: The scan tool displays ft-lbs or N.m. Represents the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from the electronic brake and traction control module. The electronic brake/traction control module (EBCM) reduces the traction control desired torque signal pulse width when a drive wheel slippage situation is detected. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the traction control desired torque signal and reduces drive wheel slippage as necessary by retarding spark timing, decreasing boost solenoid PWM, or increasing air/fuel ratio. The PCM can also turn OFF up to three fuel injectors if the traction control desired torque signal indicates a large enough amount of drive wheel slippage.

TP Desired Angle: This parameter indicates the TP angle commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display a low value at idle, and a high value at wide open throttle (WOT).

TP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle position (TP) in percent. This information is calculated by the control module using the signals from the throttle position sensors. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the throttle plates are closed. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the throttle plates are fully open.

TP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the position of the throttle plates. This parameter is for sensor 1 of the throttle position (TP) sensor assembly. The scan tool will display a low voltage when the throttle plates are at rest. The scan tool will display a high voltage when the throttle plates are fully open.

TP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle position (TP) sensor 1 in percent. This information is calculated by the control module using the signal from the throttle position sensor 1. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the throttle plates are closed. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the throttle plates are fully open.

TP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the position of the throttle plates. This parameter is for sensor 2 of the throttle position (TP) sensor assembly. The scan tool will display a high voltage when the throttle plates are at rest. The scan tool will display a low voltage when the throttle plates are fully open.

TP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle position (TP) sensor 2 in percent. This information is calculated by the control module using the signal from the throttle position sensor 2. The scan tool will display a low percentage when the throttle plates are closed. The scan tool will display a high percentage when the throttle plates are fully open.

TP Sensors 1 and 2: This parameter displays the results of a control module test that compares signals from the throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2. The scan tool will display Agree when the signal from TP sensor 1 corresponds with the signal from TP sensor 2. The scan tool will display Disagree when the signal from TP sensor 1 conflicts with the signal from TP sensor 2.

TR Switch: This parameter indicates the current state of the gear select switch on the transmission/transaxle as calculated by the control module based on the TR switch. The scan tool status will switch from High to Low as different combinations are met. On the scan tool in Park, the PRNDL would read P and A will be Low, and B and C will be High.

Traction Control Signal: This parameter displays the current status of the traction control system. The scan tool will display ACTIVE if the traction control system is operating. The scan tool will display INACTIVE if the traction control system is not requested because of a wheel slippage condition.

Vehicle Speed Sensor: This parameter indicates the vehicle speed calculated by the control module based on an input from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). The scan tool will display a high value at higher vehicle speeds, and a low value at lower vehicle speeds.

VTD Auto Learn Timer: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. This parameter indicates if the control module is ready to learn the theft deterrent password. The scan tool will display active if the system is ready to learn. The scan tool will display inactive if the system has timed out or is not ready to learn the password.

VTD Fuel Disable: This parameter Indicates if the VTD module has received proper information to enable or disable fuel. The scan tool will display Active or Inactive. The scan tool will display Active if the control module does not receive the correct password from the BCM. The scan tool will display Inactive if the control module receives the correct password from the BCM. If the system is Active, the engine will not start.

VTD Fuel Disable Until Ignition Off: The scan tool displays Yes or No. With the ignition ON and a VTD code present, the scan tool displays Yes.

Warm-ups w/o Emission Faults: The scan tool displays in counts. This parameter counts the number of warm up cycles without an emission fault present. The parameter increments until a fault occurs. If a fault occurs, the counter reverts to 0 until the fault is corrected. Clearing information with a scan tool or a loss of power to the PCM also resets the counter to 0.

Warm-ups w/o Non-Emission Faults: The scan tool displays in counts. This parameter counts the number of warm up cycles without a non-emission fault present. The parameter increments until a fault occurs. If a fault occurs, the counter reverts to 0 until the fault is corrected. Clearing information with a scan tool or a loss of power to the PCM also resets the counter to 0.