Scan Tool Data Definitions 2

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 Ready: A YES display indicates that the oxygen sensor is warmed up and is capable of sending useful voltage readings to the PCM. A NO display indicates a cold (not ready) oxygen sensor. Indicates the status of the post catalyst oxygen sensor. The scan tool will indicate that the exhaust oxygen sensors are ready when the PCM detects a fluctuating HO2S voltage.

HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 2: This parameter indicates the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) bank 1 sensor 2 output voltage as measured by the control module. 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. The scan tool displays 0 to 1275 mV. This parameter is the actual voltage on the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) signal circuit as measured by the control module.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sensor 1 Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the heater control circuit for oxygen bank 1 sensor 1. The oxygen sensor heater should be on when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is On. The oxygen sensor heater should be off when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is Off.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sensor 2 Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the heater control circuit for oxygen bank 1 sensor 2. The oxygen sensor heater should be on when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is On. The oxygen sensor heater should be off when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is Off.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sensor 1 Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the heater control circuit for oxygen bank 2 sensor 1. The oxygen sensor heater should be on when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is On. The oxygen sensor heater should be off when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is Off.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sensor 2 Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the heater control circuit for oxygen bank 2 sensor 2. The oxygen sensor heater should be on when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is On. The oxygen sensor heater should be off when the scan tool indicates the HO2S Heater Command is Off.

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 Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2: This parameter displays the current through the control module when the bank 2 sensor 2 HO2S heater is commanded ON by the control module. HO2S Heater Bn 2 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 1 Sen. 1 Circuit History: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2 Circuit History: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1 Circuit History: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2 Circuit History: This parameter displays the diagnostic state of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1 Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 1. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2 Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 1 Sen. 2. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1 Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 1. 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.

HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2 Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the HO2S Heater Bn 2 Sen. 2. 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.

IAT Sensor: The scan tool displays °C. The PCM converts the resistance of the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor to degrees in the same manner as the ECT sensor. Intake air temp is used by the PCM to adjust fuel delivery and spark timing according to incoming air density.
The scan tool displays a range of -39°C to +140°C (-38°F to +284°F). The PCM converts the resistance of the intake air temperature sensor to degrees. The PCM uses the IAT in order to adjust fuel delivery and spark timing according to incoming air density.

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.

Ignition Off Time: The Scan tool displays time in minutes. This parameter is used by the control module to identify the amount of time that has passed. This parameter is used for various components and systems including TAC system and the EVAP system.

Initial Brake Apply Signal: The Scan tool displays Release and Applied. This parameter indicates when the brake pedal is initially depressed.

Injector PWM: The scan tool displays mS. Indicates the base pulse width modulation (PWM) or ON time of the fuel injectors in milliseconds. When the engine load is increased, the injector pulse width will increase. Indicates the amount of time the PCM is commanding each injector ON during each engine cycle. A longer injector pulse width will cause more fuel to be delivered. Injector pulse width should increase with increased engine load.

Knock Retard: The scan tool displays °. Indicates the amount of spark the PCM is removing from IC spark advance in response to the signal from the knock sensors. The traction control system desired torque signal from the EBTCM may cause knock retard to display a value more than 0.0 degrees if traction control is active.

Long Term FT Bank 1: The scan tool range is -99 to 99 percent. This parameter indicates the Long Term FT correction for bank 1 as commanded by the PCM. A change made to the fuel delivery will be indicated by the Long and Short Term FT values. The Short Term FT values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signal voltages. These changes fine tune the engine fueling. The Long Term FT values change in response to the trends in the Short Term FT. The Long Term FT makes coarse adjustments to the fueling in order to re-center and restore control to the Short Term FT. The Short Term FT and the Long Term FT can be monitored with a scan tool. A positive fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is adding fuel in order to compensate for a lean condition. A negative fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is reducing the amount of fuel in order to compensate for a rich condition.

Long Term FT Bank 2: The scan tool range is -99 to 99 percent. This parameter indicates the Long Term FT correction for bank 2 as commanded by the PCM. A change made to the fuel delivery will be indicated by the Long and Short Term FT values. The Short Term FT values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signal voltages. These changes fine tune the engine fueling. The Long Term FT values change in response to the trends in the Short Term FT. The Long Term FT makes coarse adjustments to the fueling in order to re-center and restore control to the Short Term FT. The Short Term FT and the Long Term FT can be monitored with a scan tool. A positive fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is adding fuel in order to compensate for a lean condition. A negative fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is reducing the amount of fuel in order to compensate for a rich condition.

Loop Status: Closed loop indicates that the PCM is controlling fuel delivery according to oxygen sensor voltage. In open loop, the PCM ignores the oxygen sensor voltage and bases the amount of fuel to be delivered on throttle position (TP) sensor, engine coolant temperature (ECT), and MAF sensor inputs only.

MAF Sensor: The scan tool displays g/s. The scan tool displays a range of 0.0-655 g/s. The mass air flow (MAF) is the MAF input frequency converted to grams of air per second. This indicates the amount of air entering the engine.

MAF Sensor: The scan tool displays a range of 0-31,999 Hz. The MAF sensor is a hot wire type air flow sensor. The PCM converts current draw needed by the MAF to keep the hot wires at a constant into a frequency signal. The scan tool displays this frequency in a hertz signal.

MAP Sensor: The scan tool displays kPa. The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor measures the change in the intake manifold pressure which results from engine load and speed changes. As the intake manifold pressure increases, the air density in the intake also increases and additional fuel is required. The scan tool displays a range of 10-105 kPa. The MAP sensor measures the absolute pressure in the intake manifold.

MAP Sensor: The scan tool displays Volts. The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor measures the change in the intake manifold pressure which results from engine load and speed changes. As the intake manifold pressure increases, the air density in the intake also increases and additional fuel is required. The scan tool displays a range of 10-105 kPa. The MAP sensor measures the absolute pressure in the intake manifold.

MIL Circuit History: This parameter displays the history of the output driver for the malfunction indicator lamp 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.

MIL Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the malfunction indicator lamp 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.

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 Kilometers or Miles. This parameter indicates the mileage accumulated since an emission diagnostic trouble code cleared. The PCM stores this mileage in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records memory.

Misfire Current Cyl. 1-6: The scan tool displays 0-255 counts. The display shows the number of misfires that have been detected during the last 200 cylinder firing events. The counters may normally display some activity, but the activity should be nearly equal for all of the cylinders, and in low numbers.

Misfire History Cyl. 1-6: The scan tool range is 0-255 counts. This parameter indicates the total level of misfire that has been detected on each cylinder. The misfire history counters will not update or show any activity until a misfire or DTC P0300 has become active. The misfire history counter will update every 200 cylinder firing events.

Moderate Brake Apply Signal: The Scan tool displays Release and Applied. This parameter indicates when the brake pedal is depressed.

Number Of DTC(s): The scan tool displays counts (0-255). The number of current DTCs indicates the total number of current diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) set. These current DTCs set does not necessarily mean that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated.

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.

Power Enrichment: Scan tool displays ACTIVE or INACTIVE. ACTIVE displayed indicates that the PCM has detected conditions appropriate to operate in Power Enrichment mode. The PCM will command Power Enrichment mode when a large increase in throttle position and load is detected. While in Power Enrichment, the PCM will increase the amount of fuel delivered by entering Open Loop and increasing the injector pulse width. This is done to prevent a possible sag or hesitation from occurring during acceleration.

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

Short Term FT Bank 1: The Short Term FT values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signal voltages. These changes fine tune the engine fueling. The Long Term FT values change in response to the trends in the Short Term FT. The Long Term FT makes coarse adjustments to the fueling in order to re-center and restore control to the Short Term FT. The Short Term FT and the Long Term FT can be monitored with a scan tool. A positive fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is adding fuel in order to compensate for a lean condition. A negative fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is reducing the amount of fuel in order to compensate for a rich condition.

Short Term FT Bank 2: The Short Term FT values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signal voltages. These changes fine tune the engine fueling. The Long Term FT values change in response to the trends in the Short Term FT. The Long Term FT makes coarse adjustments to the fueling in order to re-center and restore control to the Short Term FT. The Short Term FT and the Long Term FT can be monitored with a scan tool. A positive fuel trim value indicates that the PCM is adding fuel in order to compensate for a lean condition. A negative fuel trim value indicates that the PCM is reducing the amount of fuel in order to compensate for a rich condition.

Spark: The scan tool displays a range of -64 degrees to +64 degrees. The scan tool displays the amount of degrees the PCM commands. The PCM computes the desired spark advance using the following: (1) engine coolant temperature (ECT), (2) engine speed (RPM), (3) load, (4) vehicle speed. The PCM adjusts the timing. A negative (-) value indicates degrees before top dead center (BTDC) or spark advance; a positive value indicates degrees after top dead center (ATDC) or spark retard.

Start Up ECT: Indicates the engine coolant temperature at engine start up. The scan tool displays a range of -39°C to +140°C (-38°F to +284°F). The scan tool displays the engine ECT at the time the engine was started. The PCM uses start-up ECT for certain DTCs.
Indicates the engine coolant temperature at the time that the vehicle was started. Used to determine if the last startup was a cold start.

Start Up IAT: Indicates the intake air temperature (IAT) at the time that the vehicle was started. Used to determine if the last startup was a cold start. The scan tool range is -39°C to 140°C (-38°F to 284°F). This parameter indicates the ambient air temperature at start-up.

Starter Relay Circuit History: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the starter relay 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.

Starter Relay Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the starter relay 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.

Stoplamp Pedal Switch: This parameter displays the state of the brake pedal as determined by the stoplamp pedal switch. This switch turns on the stoplamp when the brake pedal is depressed. The scan tool will display Applied when the brake pedal is depressed.

TAC/PCM Communication Signal: The scan tool displays OK / Fault. The scan tool displays OK or Fault. If the communication between the TAC Module and the PCM is interrupted the scan tool displays Fault. The scan tool displays OK under the normal operating conditions.

TAC Stoplamp Pedal Switch: The scan tool displays Applied / Released. This parameter displays whether the stoplamp brake switch is applied or released, based on the signal received by the TAC System.

TAC Vehicle Speed Signal: The scan tool displays Km/h or Mph. The scan tool displays the vehicle speed as reported to the TAC system.

Torque Delivered Signal: Scan tool range 0 percent to 100 percent. Represents the PWM signal which indicates the percent of available torque the engine is delivering to the drive wheels. The EBTCM monitors the Traction Control Torque signal to ensure that the PCM is responding properly to the Traction Control Desired Torque signal.

Torque Request Signal: Scan tool range 0 percent to 100 percent. Represents the PWM signal from the Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module. The EBTCM reduces the Traction Control Desired Torque signal pulse width when a drive wheel slippage situation is detected. The PCM monitors the Traction Control Desired Torque signal and reduces drive wheel slippage as necessary by retarding spark timing, decreasing boost sol. 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.

Total Misfire Count: The scan tool range is 0-255 counts. This parameter indicates the total level of misfire that has been detected on each cylinder. The misfire history counters will not update or show any activity until a misfire or DTC P0300 has become active. The misfire history counter will update every 200 cylinder firing events.

TP Desired Angle: The scan tool displays %. The scan tool displays 0-100 percent. The PCM indicates the desired throttle angle commanded by the vehicle operator. The scan tool indicates the desired throttle angle commanded by the vehicle operator.

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 1 Circuit: This parameter displays the status of the TP sensor 1 circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly. The scan tool will display Not OK if there is an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the circuit.

TP Sensors 1 and 2: This parameter displays the results of a control module test that compares the 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.

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 Sensor 2 Circuit: This parameter displays the status of the TP sensor 2 circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly.

Traction Control Status: This parameter displays the status of the Traction Control circuit. The scan tool displays active if the PCM receives a signal from the Electronic Brake and Traction control Module (EBTCM ) requesting torque reduction during a traction control event.

Vehicle Speed Circuit History: This parameter displays the history status of the Vehicle Speed Circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly.

Vehicle Speed Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the Vehicle Speed Circuit. The scan tool will display OK if the circuit is operating correctly.

Vehicle Speed Sensor: The scan tool range is 0-200 km/h (0-125 mph). This parameter displays the vehicle speed. The PCM receives reference pulses from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) and converts them into km/h and mph for display.

Warm-ups w/o Emission Faults: The scan tool displays a range of 0-255. This parameter counts the number of warm up cycles without an emission fault present. The counter increments to 255 and rolls back to 0 unless a fault occurs. If a fault occurs, the counter reverts back to 0 until the fault is corrected. Clearing the information with a scan tool or a loss of power to the PCM also resets the counter to 0. The scan tool displays counts. This display indicates the number of warm-up cycles without a emission failure.

Warm-ups w/o Non-Emission Faults: The scan tool displays a range of 0-255. This parameter counts the number of warm up cycles without a non-emission fault present. The counter increments to 255 and rolls back to 0 unless a fault occurs. If a fault occurs, the counter reverts back 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.