The Scan Tool Data Definitions list contains a brief description of all of the engine related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in alphabetical order. A given parameter may appear in any one of the data lists. In some
cases the parameter may appear more than once, or in more than one data list in order to group certain related parameters together.
5 Volts Reference 1: This parameter displays the voltage sensed on the 5-volt reference 1 circuit at the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value at higher voltage. The scan tool will display a lower value at lower
voltage.
5 Volts Reference 2: This parameter displays the voltage sensed on the 5-volt reference 2 circuit at the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value at higher voltage. The scan tool will display a lower value at lower
voltage.
A/C Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the air conditioning (A/C) clutch relay control circuit. The scan tool will display ON or OFF. ON indicates the A/C clutch relay control circuit is being grounded by the
control module, allowing voltage to the A/C compressor clutch. OFF indicates the A/C clutch relay is not being commanded on by the control module.
Air Flow Calculated: This parameter displays the air flow of the engine as calculated by the control module using information from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. The scan tool will display a range of values indicating a high
air flow when MAP pressure is high and a low air flow when MAP pressure is low. This value is listed in grams per second (g/s).
AIR Indicated Pressure: This parameter displays the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system pressure above barometric pressure as calculated based on a signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the pressure inside the
AIR injection system. The scan tool will display a low value when the pressure in the AIR system pressure is low. The scan tool will display a high value when the pressure in the AIR system is high.
AIR Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the pressure inside the AIR injection system. The scan tool will display a low voltage when the pressure in the AIR
system is high. The scan tool will display a high voltage when the pressure in the AIR system is low.
AIR Pressure Sensor: This parameter displays the actual AIR system pressure as calculated based on a signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the pressure inside the AIR injection system. The scan tool will display
a low value when the pressure in the AIR system is low. The scan tool will display a high value when the pressure in the AIR system is high.
AIR Pressure Sensor Variance: This parameter displays the difference between the desired AIR pressure calculated by the control module and the actual AIR pressure. The scan tool will display a higher value if the difference is large, and
a lower value if the difference is small.
AIR Pump Relay Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the AIR pump relay control circuit. The scan tool will display OK , Indeterminate, Short B+, Short Gnd, or Open. OK indicates that no circuit faults
are detected during the current test. The different faults will indicates that a short or open circuit/component exists, electronically disconnecting the circuit/component from the control module.
AIR Pump Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the AIR pump relay control circuit. The scan tool will display ON or OFF. ON indicates the AIR pump relay control circuit is being grounded by the control module, allowing
voltage to the AIR pump. OFF indicates the AIR pump relay is not being commanded on by the control module.
AIR Solenoid Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the AIR solenoid control circuit. The scan tool will display OK , Incomplete, Short B+, Short Gnd, or Open. OK indicates that no circuit faults are
detected during the current test. The different faults will indicates that a short or open circuit/component exists, electronically disconnecting the circuit/component from the control module.
AIR Solenoid Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the AIR solenoid control circuit. The scan tool will display ON or OFF. ON indicates the AIR solenoid control circuit is being grounded by the control module, opening
the AIR solenoid and allowing vacuum to the shutoff or combination valve(s). OFF indicates the AIR solenoid is not being commanded on by the control module.
APP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angle of the accelerator pedal as calculated by the control module using the signals from the accelerator pedal position sensors. The accelerator pedal position (APP) indicated angle is a
range of values indicating a low percentage when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to a high percentage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor: This parameter displays the average of the APP sensors as calculated by the throttle actuator control (TAC) module. The APP average is a range of values indicating a low number when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to
a high number when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed. This value is listed in counts.
APP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from APP sensor 1 of the APP sensor assembly. APP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low voltage when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to
a high voltage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 1 Indicated Position: This parameter displays the angle of the APP sensor 1 as calculated by the control module using the signal from the APP sensor 1. APP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low percentage when the accelerator
pedal is not depressed to a high percentage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 1 and 2: This parameter displays the results of a control module test that compares the signals from the APP sensors 1 and 2 . The scan tool will display Agree or Disagree. Agree indicates that APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 voltages
correspond to the same accelerator pedal position. Disagree indicates that APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 voltages correspond to different accelerator pedal positions.
APP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from APP sensor 2 of the APP sensor assembly. APP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low voltage when the accelerator pedal is not depressed to
a high voltage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
APP Sensor 2 Indicated Position: This parameter displays the angle of the APP sensor 2 as calculated by the control module using the signal from the APP sensor 2. APP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low percentage when the accelerator
pedal is not depressed to a high percentage when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
BARO: This parameter displays the barometric pressure as calculated by the control module using the signal from the MAP sensor measured when the ignition is turned on with the engine not running. The control module will update the barometric
pressure during wide-open throttle (WOT) conditions.
BPP Signal: This parameter displays the state of the brake pedal position switch as determined by the brake pedal switch. The scan tool will display Applied when the brake pedal is depressed, and Released when the brake pedal is not depressed.
Catalytic Converter Protection Active: This parameter indicates the status of the control module control for catalytic converter protection. The scan tool will indicate YES if the control module is adjusting fuel and ignition quantity and
timing to protect the catalytic converter from damage. The scan tool will indicate NO if the control module is in a normal fuel and ignition control mode.
CKP Active Counter: This parameter displays an incrementing counter when the control module receives a signal from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
CKP Resync Counter: This parameter displays the number of times the control module has to resynchronize the CKP sensor.
CKP Sensor: This parameter displays the engine speed as calculated by the control module using the signal from the CKP sensor.
CMP Active Counter: This parameter displays an incrementing counter when the control module receives a signal from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
CMP Sensor: This parameter displays the engine speed as calculated by the control module using the signal from the CMP sensor.
Cold Startup: This parameter displays whether the engine meets the conditions for a cold startup during the present ignition cycle. The scan tool displays Yes when the conditions for a cold startup are met during this ignition cycle. The
scan tool displays No when the conditions for a cold startup are not met during the present ignition cycle. Conditions for a cold startup require the coolant temperature and the intake air temperature to be below a predetermined temperature and within a certain
range of each other. These conditions must occur after the engine was warmed up to a specific temperature during the previous ignition cycle.
Cruise Control Active: This parameter displays the status of the cruise control system as determined by the control module. The scan tool will display Yes when the cruise control system is in control of vehicle speed. The scan tool will
display No when the cruise control system is not operating.
Cycles Of Misfire Data: This parameter displays the number of cylinder firing events that were recorded as misfires as determined by the control module.
Cylinder 1-8 Injector Circuit Status: This parameter displays the current diagnostic state of the output driver for the injector 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.
Decel. Fuel Cutoff: This parameter displays the status of the operating mode used to turn off the fuel injectors during certain deceleration conditions. When the scan tool displays Active, the control module has turned off the fuel injectors.
When the scan tool displays Inactive, the fuel system is operating normally.
Desired EGR Position: This parameter displays the position of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display 0 percent when the control module is commanding the EGR valve closed. The
scan tool will display a higher percentage when the EGR valve is commanded open.
Desired Idle Speed: This parameter displays the engine idle speed in RPM as commanded by the control module. The control module compensates for various engine loads in order to maintain the desired engine speed at idle. This parameter is
not valid unless the engine is running.
Distance Since DTC Cleared: This parameter displays the distance accumulated since an emission diagnostic trouble code was cleared. The scan tool will display increasing distance as the vehicle is driven.
EC Ignition Relay Circuit Status: This parameter displays the status of the output driver for the engine control (EC) Ignition 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.
EC Ignition Relay Command: This parameter displays the commanded state of the EC Ignition relay control circuit. The scan tool will display ON or OFF. ON indicates the EC ignition relay control circuit is being grounded by the control module,
allowing voltage to other control module circuits and systems. OFF indicates the EC ignition relay is not being commanded on by the control module.
EC Ignition Relay Feedback Signal: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from the engine control ignition relay. The scan tool will display battery voltage when the engine is running. The scan tool will display
no voltage when the relay is OFF.
ECT Sensor: This parameter displays the temperature of the engine coolant based on the input from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. When the coolant temperature is low, the scan tool will display a low temperature. When the coolant
temperature is high, the scan tool will display a high temperature.
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.
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.
Misfire History Cyl. #1: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #2: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #3: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #4: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #5: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #6: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #7: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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 History Cyl. #8: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires that have occurred after 195 current misfires have been counted 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.
Power Enrichment: This parameter indicates if the control module has detected conditions appropriate to operate in Power Enrichment mode. The scan tool will display Active if the mode is in operation, and Inactive if the mode is not in
operation. The control module enters Open Loop operation and increases injector pulse width when in power enrichment mode.
Reduced Engine Power: This parameter indicates if the control module has detected that a TAC system fault has occurred. The scan tool will display Active if the mode is in operation, and Inactive if the mode is not in operation. The control
module limits engine power when this mode is Active.
Short Term FT Bank 1: This parameter displays the short term correction to fuel delivery for bank 1 by the control module in response to the amount of time the oxygen sensor voltage spends above or below the 450 mV threshold. The
scan tool will display 0 percent if no adjustments are required. The scan tool will display a higher positive value if fuel has to be added, and a higher negative value if fuel has to be removed.
Short Term FT Bank 2: This parameter displays the short term correction to fuel delivery for bank 2 by the control module in response to the amount of time the oxygen sensor voltage spends above or below the 450 mV threshold. The
scan tool will display 0 percent if no adjustments are required. The scan tool will display a higher positive value if fuel has to be added, and a higher negative value if fuel has to be removed.
Short 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 Short Term FT Test Average used for the short term correction of the fuel delivery in each
bank. The scan tool will display a high value for a large amount of short term fuel correction, and 0% for no short 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.
Spark: This parameter displays the spark timing being commanded by the control module on the IC circuit. The scan tool will display a negative value if the spark timing is before top dead center (BTDC) or spark advance; the scan tool will
display a positive value if the spark timing is after top dead center (ATDC) or spark retard. Because the ignition control module sets spark advance at a fixed value BTDC while operating in bypass mode, the displayed spark advance only reflects true spark timing
when the PCM has commanded IC mode.
Start Up ECT: This parameter Indicates the engine coolant temperature at engine start up as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the ECT sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value on a warmer engine, and a lower
value on a colder engine.
Start Up IAT: This parameter Indicates the intake air temperature at engine start up as calculated by the control module based on the signal from the IAT sensor. The scan tool will display a higher value during warmer underhood temperatures,
and a lower value during colder underhood temperatures.
TAC Forced Engine Shutdown: This parameter indicates the status of TAC control by the control module. The scan tool will display YES if the engine has been shut down due to a throttle control fault. The scan tool will display NO if the
engine has not been shut down by a throttle control fault.
TAC Motor: This parameter indicates the status of the TAC motor driver by the ECM. The scan tool will display Enabled if TAC motor operation is allowed. The scan tool will display disabled if the TAC motor is disabled.
TAC Motor Command: This parameter indicates the required duty cycle to maintain a desired throttle position. The scan tool will display a higher value if more effort is required to move the throttle to the desired position, such as physical
resistance. The scan tool will display a lower value if less effort is required to move the throttle to the desired position.
TCS Torque Request Signal: This parameter indicates the percentage of available torque requested from the engine to the transmission as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value for higher torque, and a
lower value for lower torque.
TCS Torque Request Signal: This parameter indicates the torque requested from the engine to the transmission as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value for higher torque, and a lower value for lower torque.
Torque Delivered Signal: This parameter indicates the torque delivered from the engine to the transmission as calculated by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value for higher torque, and a lower value for lower torque.
Torque Management Spark Retard: This parameter indicates how much the ignition spark timing is being retarded to control torque by the control module. The scan tool will display a higher value under extreme torque control conditions such
as spinning wheels. The scan tool will display a lower value under low torque control conditions such as light driving.
Total Knock Retard: This parameter indicates how much ignition spark timing is being retarded due to all control systems monitored by the control module. The scan tool will display a high value during extreme conditions such as high temperatures
and antilock braking. The scan tool will display a lower value during lighter driving conditions.
Total Misfire: This parameter displays the number of possible misfires during the last 200 cylinder firing events detected on all cylinders as calculated by the control module. The misfires are calculated based on engine crankshaft
rotation speed variations. The scan tool displays an incrementing counter.
TP Desired Angle: This parameter indicates the desired throttle angle calculated by the TAC module as commanded by the vehicle operator. The scan tool will display a higher value when the accelerator pedal is depressed, and a lower value
as the accelerator pedal is released.
TP Indicated Angle: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle plate as calculated by the control module using the signals from the throttle position (TP) sensor(s). The TP indicated angle is a range of values indicating a low percentage
when the throttle is closed to a high percentage when the throttle is wide open.
TP Performance Test: This parameter displays the status of the TP 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.
TP Sensor 1 Learned Min.: This parameter displays the learned minimum voltage for TP sensor 1 as determined by the control module this ignition cycle.
TP Sensor 2 Learned Min.: This parameter displays the learned minimum voltage for TP sensor 2 as determined by the control module this ignition cycle.
TP Sensor 1: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from TP sensor 1 of the throttle assembly. The TP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a high voltage when the throttle is closed to a low voltage when
the throttle plate is fully open.
TP Sensor 1 Indicated Position: This parameter displays the angle of the throttle position (TP) sensor 1 as calculated by the control module using the signal from the TP sensor 1. The TP sensor 1 is a range of values indicating a low percentage
when the throttle is closed to a high percentage when the throttle is fully open.
TP Sensor 2: This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from TP sensor 2 of the throttle assembly. The TP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low voltage when the throttle is closed to a high voltage when
the throttle plate is fully open.
TP Sensor 2 Indicated Position: This parameter displays the angle of the TP sensor 2 as calculated by the control module using the signal from the TP sensor 2. The TP sensor 2 is a range of values indicating a low percentage when the throttle
is closed to a high percentage when the throttle is fully open.
TP Sensors 1 and 2: This parameter displays the results of a control module test that compares the signals from the TP sensors 1 and 2 . The scan tool will display Agree or Disagree. Agree indicates that TP sensor 1 and TP sensor 2 voltages
correspond to the same throttle position. Disagree indicates that TP sensor 1 and TP sensor 2 voltages correspond to different throttle positions.
Vehicle Speed Sensor: This parameter indicates the vehicle speed as calculated by the control module based on a signal from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). The scan tool will display a higher value at higher vehicle speeds, and a lower
value at lower vehicle speeds.
Warm-ups Since DTC Cleared: This parameter indicates the number of warm up cycles that have occurred Since DTCs were cleared. The scan tool will display a higher counts as more warm up cycles have occurred since the DTCs were cleared.
Warm-ups w/o Emission Faults: This parameter indicates the number of warm up cycles that have occurred without an emission fault present. The scan tool will display a 0 if a fault has occurred. The scan tool will display a higher count
if a number of warm up cycles have occurred without an emission fault.
Warm-ups w/o Non-Emission Faults: This parameter indicates the number of warm up cycles that have occurred without a non-emission fault present. The scan tool will display a 0 if a fault has occurred. The scan tool will display a higher
count if a number of warm up cycles have occurred without a non-emission fault.
Wide Open Throttle: This parameter indicates the throttle status commanded by the control module. The scan tool will display YES is the vehicle throttle is commanded to wide open. The scan tool will display NO if the vehicle throttle is
commanded to an amount less than 100%.