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3X - K

3X Crank Sensor: The scan tool indicates engine RPM based on the 3X reference signal input to the powertrain control module (PCM).

18X Crank Sensor: The scan tool indicates engine RPM based on the 18X reference signal input to the powertrain control module (PCM).

1-2 Solenoid Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the 1-2 solenoid control circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK, or Invalid State.

2-3 Solenoid Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the 2-3 solenoid control circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK, or Invalid State.

A/C High Side Pressure Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-5 volts. Represents the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal. The amount of pressure indicates the amount of load that the A/C compressor is placing on the engine. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses this information to adjust idle and to control the cooling fans.

A/C Off For WOT: The scan tool displays YES or NO. The scan tool indicates whether A/C is commanded OFF due to wide open throttle (WOT).

A/C Pressure Disable: The scan tool displays YES or NO. The scan tool indicates whether A/C is commanded OFF due to excessive or insufficient pressure.

A/C Relay Command: The scan tool displays On or Off. The scan tool indicates intended PCM output to the A/C relay.

A/C Relay Circuit Status: The scan tool displays OK, Fault, or Invalid State. The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the A/C relay control circuit.

A/C Request Signal: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The scan tool indicates if A/C operation has been requested.

Air Fuel Ratio: The scan tool range is 0-25.5. The scan tool indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) commanded value. In Closed Loop, air fuel ratio should normally be around 14.2-14.7. A lower air fuel ratio indicates a richer commanded mixture, which may be seen during Power Enrichment or 3-way catalyst (TWC) Protection Modes. A higher air fuel ratio indicates a leaner commanded mixture. This can be seen during Decel Fuel Mode.

AIR Pump Relay Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay. The scan tool displays ON or OFF.

AIR Pump Relay Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the AIR pump relay control circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

AIR Solenoid Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the AIR solenoid. The scan tool displays On or Off.

BARO: The scan tool range is 10-105 kPa/ 0-5 volts. The reading is determined from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor signal monitored during key up and wide open throttle (WOT) conditions. Barometric pressure is used to adjust fuel delivery and spark advance to compensate for altitude changes.

Boost Solenoid Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the boost solenoid control circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State

Boost Solenoid Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the boost solenoid. The scan tool displays percent.

CMP Sensor Signal Present: The scan tool indicates if the powertrain control module (PCM) is receiving the CAM sensor reference signal from the ignition control module (ICM). The scan tool displays Yes or No.

Cruise Control Active: The scan tool displays ENGAGED or DISENGAGED. Represents the state of the cruise status input form the SMCC module. Cruise should not display ENGAGED unless the vehicle is operating in cruise control.

Cruise Inhibit Reason: The scan tool displays VEHICLE SPEED, BRAKE, or CLUTCH. The scan tool indicates the reason cruise is being inhibited.

Cruise Inhibit Signal Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the cruise inhibit signal circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

Cruise Inhibit Signal Command: The scan tool indicates if cruise is being inhibited. The scan tool displays Yes or No.

Current Gear: The scan tool displays numbers 1, 2, 3, or 4. The powertrain control module (PCM) looks at trans range position and the gear commanded by the PCM. The actual forward gear that the transaxle is in will be the lower of the two because the manual valve can override the PCM commanded gear.

Cycles of Misfire Data: The scan tool range is 0-99 Counts. The scan tool indicates the total number of cylinder firing events that were detected as being misfires during the last 200 crankshaft revolution sample period.

Cyl. 1-5 Injector Circuit History: The scan tool displays Fault or OK. This parameter saves the state of the driver circuit for this device.

Cyl. 1-5 Injector Circuit Status: The scan tool displays Fault or OK. This parameter indicates the state of the driver circuit for this device.

Decel Fuel Cutoff: The scan tool displays ACTIVE or INACTIVE. ACTIVE displayed indicates that the powertrain control module {PCM} has detected conditions appropriate to operate in Deceleration Fuel Mode. The PCM will command deceleration fuel mode when a sudden decrease in throttle position has been detected while the vehicle is traveling over 40.23 km/h (25 mph). While in Deceleration Fuel mode, the PCM will decrease the amount of fuel delivered by entering Open Loop and decreasing the injector pulse width.

Desired EGR Position: The scan tool displays volts or a range from 0-100 percent. Represents the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pintle position that the powertrain control module (PCM) is commanding. Desired EGR Position should stay close to EGR position sensor.

Desired Idle Speed: The scan tool range is 0-3,187 RPM. Represents the idle speed that is commanded by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM will compensate for various engine loads based on engine coolant temperature to keep the engine at the desired idle speed.

Driver Module 1 Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the module. The scan tool displays Enabled, Off-High Volts, Off-High Temp, or Invalid State.

Driver Module 2 Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the module. The scan tool displays Enabled, Off-High Volts, Off-High Temp, or Invalid State.

Driver Module 3 Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the module. The scan tool displays Enabled, Off-High Volts, Off-High Temp, or Invalid State.

Driver Module 4 Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the module. The scan tool displays Enabled, Off-High Volts, Off-High Temp, or Invalid State.

ECT Sensor: The can tool range is -40°C to +151°C, (-40°F to +304°F). The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is mounted in the coolant stream. The powertrain control module (PCM) applies 5 volts to the ECT sensor circuit. The sensor is a thermistor which changes internal resistance as temperature changes. When the sensor is cold (internal resistance high), the PCM monitors a high signal voltage and interprets the signal as a cold engine. As the sensor warms (internal resistance decreases), the voltage signal decreases and the PCM interprets the lower voltage as a warm engine.

EGR Flow Test Count: The scan tool range is 0-255. The scan tool indicates the number of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow test samples collected during the current ignition cycle. The maximum number of samples allowed is 1 during normal operation. If the powertrain control module (PCM) battery feed has been disconnected or a DTC P0401 has been cleared, several EGR flow test samples will be allowed during the next ignition cycle. This allows repair verification during a single ignition cycle.

EGR Learned Minimum Position: The scan tool range is 0-5 volts. Represents the learned voltage that the powertrain control module (PCM) uses to determine whether or not the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is fully closed (0 percent pintle position). If the Desired EGR Position is 0 percent and a difference of more than 0.4 volt between EGR feedback and EGR closed valve pintle position is detected, DTC P1406 will set.

EGR Position Sensor: The scan tool range is 0-5 volts. The scan tool indicates the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pintle position sensor signal voltage being monitored by the powertrain control module (PCM). A low voltage indicates a fully extended pintle (closed valve), a voltage near 5 volts indicates a fully retracted pintle (open valve).

EGR Position Sensor: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. Represents the actual position of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pintle in percent. 0 percent displayed indicates a fully extended pintle (EGR valve closed).

EGR Position Variance: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. The scan tool indicates the difference between Desired EGR Position and Actual EGR Position currently being monitored by the powertrain control module (PCM). If the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Position Variance reaches an unacceptable level, DTC P1406 will set.

EGR Solenoid Command: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. Represents the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve driver pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from the powertrain control module (PCM). A duty cycle of 0 percent indicates that no EGR flow is being commanded. A 100 percent duty cycle indicates maximum EGR flow commanded.

EGR Solenoid Circuit History: The scan tool displays Fault or OK. This parameter saves the state of the driver circuit for this device.

EGR Solenoid Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

Engine Hot Lamp Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the engine hot lamp circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

Engine Hot Lamp Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the engine hot lamp. The scan tool displays On or Off.

Engine Load: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. Engine load is calculated by the powertrain control module (PCM) from engine speed and mass air flow (MAF) sensor readings. Engine load should increase with an increase in RPM or air flow.

Engine Oil Level Switch: The scan tool displays OK or LOW. The scan tool indicates the oil level as determined by the engine oil level switch.

Engine Oil Life Remaining: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. The scan tool indicates the engine oil life index. The powertrain control module (PCM) calculates engine oil life based upon the number of engine revolutions seen and operating conditions such as calculated oil temperature. Pressing the oil life monitor reset switch will return the displayed engine oil life to 100 percent.

Engine Run Time: The scan tool range is 00:00:00-99:99:99 Hrs:Min:Sec. The scan tool indicates the time elapsed since the engine was started. If the engine is stopped, ENGINE RUN TIME will be reset to 00:00:00.

Engine Speed: The scan tool range is 0-9,999 RPM. Engine speed is computed by the powertrain control module (PCM) from the 3X reference input. The engine speed should remain close to the desired idle under various engine loads with engine idling

EVAP Fault History: Scan Tool displays No Fault, Excess Vacuum, Purge Valve Leak, Small Leak, or Weak Vacuum.

EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

EVAP Purge Solenoid Command: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. Represents the powertrain control module (PCM) commanded pulse width modulation (PWM) duty cycle of the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge valve. 0 percent displayed indicates no purge. 100 percent displayed indicates full purge.

EVAP Test Abort Reason: The scan tool indicates the reason that the evaporative emission (EVAP) test was aborted. The scan tool displays Excess Vacuum, Purge Valve Leak, Small Leak, or Weak Vacuum.

EVAP Test Result: The scan tool displays No Results, Passed, Aborted, Fail DTC P0440, Fail DTC P0442, Fail DTC P0446, Fail DTC 1441. This information can be used to verify system operation. This parameter displays the results of the evaporative emission (EVAP) system diagnostic tests. EVAP Test State: The scan tool displays Test Completed, Test Running, Wait for Purge. The scan tool indicates the current status of the evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic routine.

EVAP Vent Solenoid Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent solenoid circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

EVAP Vent Solenoid Command: The scan tool range is 0-100 percent. Represents the powertrain control module (PCM) commanded pulse width modulation (PWM) duty cycle of the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent valve. 0 percent displayed indicates no purge. 100 percent displayed indicates full purge.

FC Relay 1 Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the FC relay 1 circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

FC Relay 1 Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the FC relay 1. The scan tool displays ON or OFF.

FC Relay 2 and 3 Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the FC relay 2 and 3 circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

FC Relay 2 and 3 Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the FC relay 2 and 3. The scan tool displays ON or OFF.

Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the fuel pump relay control circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

Fuel Pump Relay Circuit History Status: The scan tool displays Fault or OK This parameter indicates the state of the driver circuit for this device.

Fuel Pump Relay Command: The scan tool displays ON or OFF. The scan tool indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) commanded state of the fuel pump relay control circuit.

Fuel Tank Level Remaining: The scan tool indicates the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The scan tool displays percent.

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: The scan tool displays 0-5 volts or -17.5 to +7.5 in of H2O. Fuel tank pressure (FTP) is used extensively for evaporative emission (EVAP) purge control and EVAP system diagnostics.

Fuel Trim Cell: The scan tool range is 0-9. The fuel trim cell is dependent upon engine speed and mass air flow (MAF) sensor readings. A plot of RPM vs. MAF is divided into 10 cells. Fuel trim cell indicates which cell is currently active.

Fuel Trim Learn: The scan tool displays NO or YES. When conditions are appropriate for enabling Long Term FT corrections, FUEL TRIM LEARN will display yes. This indicates that the Long Term FT is responding to short term fuel trim. If the Fuel Trim Learn displays NO, Long Term FT will not respond to changes in Short Term FT.

Gen L-Terminal Command: The scan tool displays ON or OFF. OFF displayed indicates that the PCM has commanded the generator control circuit OFF.

GEN Lamp Command: The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the GEN lamp. The scan tool displays On or Off.

Generator Lamp Circuit Status: The scan tool indicates the diagnostic state of the output driver for the generator lamp control circuit. The scan tool displays Fault, OK or Invalid State.

HO2S 1: The scan tool range is 0-1,132 mV. Represents the fuel control exhaust oxygen sensor output voltage. Should fluctuate constantly within a range between 10 mV (lean exhaust) and 1,000 mV (rich exhaust) while operating in Closed Loop.

HO2S 2: The scan tool range is 0-1,132 mV. Represents the catalyst monitor exhaust oxygen sensor output voltage. If the catalyst is operating efficiently, the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 signal will be far more active than that produced by the HO2S 2 sensor. If the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a level of HO2S 2 activity that indicates the catalyst is no longer operating efficiently, DTC P0420 will be set.

IAC Position: The scan tool range is 0-255. Displays the commanded position of the idle air control pintle in counts. A larger number of counts means that more air is being commanded through the idle air passage. Idle air control (IAC) position should respond fairly quickly to changes in engine load to maintain desired idle RPM.

IAT Sensor: The scan tool range is -40°C to +151°C (-40°F to +304°F). The powertrain control module (PCM) converts the resistance of the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor to degrees. The PCM uses intake air temperature (IAT) to adjust fuel delivery and spark timing according to incoming air density. IAT is also compared to engine coolant temperature (ECT) at startup to identify cold starts for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater and the evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics.

Ignition 1 Signal: The scan tool range is 0-25.5 volts. Represents the system voltage measured by the powertrain control module (PCM) at the ignition feed.

Ignition Mode: The scan tool displays BYPASS or IC. The scan tool indicates the commanded state of the Bypass signal output from the powertrain control module (PCM). When BYPASS is displayed, the ignition control module is controlling the spark advance at a fixed 10 degrees before top dead center (BTDC) (Bypass mode). IC displayed indicates that the PCM has requested control of the spark advance (IC mode). The ignition control module determines the correct operating mode based on the level of voltage that the PCM applies to the ignition control module bypass circuit. The PCM provides 5 volts to the ignition control module bypass circuit when conditions are appropriate for PCM control of spark timing (IC mode). If the PCM does not apply 5 volts to the bypass circuit, or if the ignition control module does not receive the signal, the module will control spark timing.

Injector PWM: The scan tool indicates the commanded pulse width modulation of the fuel injectors. The scan tool displays milliseconds.

Knock Retard: The scan tool range is 0-25.5 degrees. The scan tool indicates the amount of spark the powertrain control module (PCM) is removing from the ignition control (IC) spark advance in response to the signal from the knock sensors. The traction control system Desired Torque signal from the electronic brake and traction control (EBTCM) may cause Knock Retard to display a value more than 0 degrees if traction control is active.