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The Engine Scan Tool Data List contains all engine related parameters that are available on the scan tool. The list is arranged in alphabetical order.

Use the Engine Scan Tool Data List only after performing the following inspections:

    • Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check is completed.
    • No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present.
    • On-board diagnostics are functioning properly.

Scan tool values from a properly running engine may be used for comparison with the engine you are diagnosing. The Engine Scan Tool Data List represents values that would be seen on a normal running engine.

Important: Do not use a scan tool that displays faulty data. Report the scan tool problem to the manufacturer. Use of a faulty scan tool can result in misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Only the parameters listed below are referenced in this service manual for use in diagnosis. If all values are within the typical range described below, refer to service category Symptoms for diagnosis.

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Engine Idling/Upper Radiator Hose Hot/Closed Throttle/Transmission in Park or Neutral/Closed Loop

Air Conditioning

Engine Data

On/Off

Off

BARO

Engine Data

kPa

89 to 99 kPa (varies with the barometric pressure and altitude)

Battery Voltage

Engine Data

Volts

14 Volts

Calculated IAC Air Flow

Engine Data

L/Min/FT3/Min

110 to 155 L/Min/ 3.9-5.5 FT3/Min

Desired Idle Speed

Engine Data

RPM

750 RPM

Engine Speed

Engine Data

RPM

725 to 775 RPM

ECT

Engine Data

C°/F°

80-90°C / 176-194°F

Engine Load

Engine Data

%

10 to 18%

EVAP Density Trim

Engine Data

Counts

Varies

EVAP Duty Cycle

Engine Data

%

0 to 100%

EVAP Tank Pres. Control Sol.

Engine Data

On/Off

Varies

EVAP Vent Solenoid

Engine Data

On/Off

Varies with engine coolant temperature

EGR Duty Cycle

Engine Data

%

0%

Fuel Cutoff Signal

Engine Data

Yes/No

No

Fuel Level

Engine Data

%

Varies with the fuel level

Fuel Pump

Engine Data

On/Off

On

Fuel Tank Pressure

Engine Data

mmHg/in of Hg

Varies

HO2S 1

Engine Data

mV

35 to 950 mV

HO2S 2

Engine Data

mV

35 to 950 mV

HO2S1 Ready

Engine Data

Yes/No

Yes

HO2S 2 Ready

Engine Data

Yes/No

Varies

IAC Duty Cycle

Engine Data

%

17% to 30%

IAT

Engine Data

C°/F°

Varies with the underhood and ambient temperature

Injector PWM

Engine Data

ms

2.7-4.3 ms

Long Term FT

Engine Data

%

Around 0%

Loop Status

Engine Data

Open/Closed

Closed Loop

MAF

Engine Data

g/s

1.1 to 2.9 g/s

MAP (pressure)

Engine Data

kPa

26 to 51 kPa (varies with barometric pressure and altitude)

MAP (voltage)

Engine Data

Volts

1.30 to 1.90 Volts (varies with barometric pressure and altitude)

Power Steering Switch

Engine Data

On/Off

Off with steering at straight ahead

Short Term FT

Engine Data

%

Around 0%

Spark

Engine Data

degrees

12-16°

Starter Switch

Engine Data

Released/Cranking

Released

Total Fuel Trim

Engine Data

%

Around 0%

TP Sensor

Engine Data

Volts

0.50 to 0.80 Volts

TP Angle

Engine Data

%

0%

Vehicle Speed

Engine Data

km/h/MPH

0 km/h