A/C High Side Pressure--Range 0-5.0 Volts: The A/C High Side displays the pressure value of the A/C refrigerant
pressure sensor. The A/C High Side helps diagnose the DTC P0530.
A/C High Side Pressure--Range 0-459 PSI: The A/C High Side displays the pressure value of the A/C refrigerant
pressure sensor. The A/C High Side helps diagnose the DTC P0530.
A/C Relay--Range OFF/ON: The A/C Relay represents the commanded state of the A/C clutch
control relay. The A/C clutch should be engaged when the scan tool displays
ON.
A/C Request-- Range Yes/No: Represents whether air conditioning (A/C) is being requested from
the HVAC selector. The input is received by the instrument panel cluster (IPC)
and then sent over Class II serial data to the PCM and finally to the scan
tool over Class II serial data.
Adaptive Knock Retard--Range 0-90 degrees: The Adaptive Knock Retard indicates the long term amount of the
spark advance the PCM removes from the ignition control (IC). The PCM responds
to the knock sensor (KS) signal.
Air Fuel Ratio--Range 0:1-25.5:1: The Air Fuel Ratio indicates the air to fuel ratio based on the
oxygen sensor (O2S 1) inputs. The PCM uses the fuel trim to adjust fueling
in order to maintain near an air fuel ratio of 14.7:1.
BARO--Range 11-105 kPa, 0-5.0 Volts: The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor measures the change in the
intake manifold pressure which results from altitude changes. This value is
updated at ignition ON and also at wide open throttle (WOT).
Base PWM Cyl. 1-4-- Range 0-999.9 mS: Indicates the base pulse width modulation (PWM) or ON time of the
indicated cylinder injector in milliseconds. When the engine load is increased,
the injector pulse width will increase.
Calc. Air Flow--Range 0-512 grams/second: The calculated air flow is a calculation based on manifold absolute
pressure. The calculation is used in several diagnostics to determine when
a sufficient engine load has been achieved to run the diagnostic.
Catalyst Converter TT: Represents the calculated temperature of the catalytic converter.
Useful for determining if the Catalyst Monitor Test has run.
CKP Active Counter (7X Reference)-- Range 0-255 Counts: The crankshaft position (CKP) activity counter displays whether
the PCM is receiving the 7X sync pulses from the ignition module. Helpful
in diagnosing DTC P0335 and Cranks But Will Not Run conditions.
CMP Active Counter--Range 0-255 Counts: The camshaft position (CMP) activity counter displays the activity
sent to the PCM from the CMP sensor. The counter will continually increment
while the engine is running. The CMP Act. Counter is helpful in diagnosing
the DTC P0342.
CMP Resync Counter--Range 0-255 Counts: The camshaft position (CMP) resync counter displays the number
of times the PCM had to resync with the CMP sensor. The CMP Resync Counter
is helpful in diagnosing the DTC P0341.
Cruise--Range Disable/Enabled: The Stepper Cruise display indicates if the PCM is allowing the
cruise operation. The PCM has the ability to disable the cruise control under
certain conditions.
Cruise--Range Yes/No: Cruise engaged is an input from the cruise control module to the
PCM and indicates if the cruise control system is in control of vehicle speed.
The PCM uses this information to change transmission shift calibrations
and to turn ON an indicator lamp on the instrument panel cluster (IPC)
(when equipped). Refer to
Cruise Control Diagnosis
for
further information.
Desired Idle Speed-- 0-3187 RPM: The PCM commands the idle speed. The PCM compensates for various
engine loads in order to maintain the desired idle speed. The actual engine
RPMs speed should remain close to the desired idle under the various
engine loads with the engine idling.
ECT--Range -40°C to151°C (-40°F to 304°F): The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor sends engine temperature
information to the PCM. The PCM supplies 5 volts to the engine coolant
temperature 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 voltage which is
interpreted as a cold engine. As the sensor warms (internal resistance
decreases), the voltage signal will decrease and the PCM will interpret
the lower voltage as a warm engine.
Engine LOAD--Range 0-100 percent: Indicates engine load based on manifold absolute pressure. The
higher the percentage, the more load the engine is under.
Engine Run Time--Range 0:00:00-18:12:15 hours:minutes:seconds: The engine run time is a measure of how long the engine has been
running. When the engine stops running the timer resets to zero.
Engine Speed--Range 0-16384 RPM: Engine Speed is computed by the PCM from the fuel control reference
input. The engine speed should remain close to desired idle under the various
engine loads with the engine idling.
EVAP Canister Purge--Range 0-100 percent: The evaporative emission (EVAP) purge valve solenoid is a proportional
signal used in order to control the evaporative emission canister purge function.
At 0 percent the valve is commanded fully closed. 100 percent
implies that the valve is fully open.
EVAP Vent Solenoid-- Range ON/OFF: The EVAP vent solenoid allows fresh outside air to the EVAP canister
during the purge mode. The EVAP vent solenoid allows the diagnostic to pull
a vacuum on the fuel tank by closing the vent solenoid.
Fuel Alcohol Content--Range 0-85 Percent: The alcohol content is a measurement of percentage of alcohol based
on the Hertz frequency output of the fuel composition sensor.
Fuel Composition Sensor Frequency--Range--0-255 Hz.: The fuel composition sensor measures the fuel capacitance, temperature,
and fuel conductance to determine the amount of alcohol contained in a given
fuel. The actual output from the sensor is a Hertz frequency.
Fuel Composition Sensor On Time--Range 0-60 milliseconds: The fuel composition sensor on time is a pulse width signal relating
to the temperature of the fuel. The ON time may range from 1 millisecond representing
-40 degrees C, and 5 milliseconds representing 125 degrees C.
Fuel Temperature: The fuel temperature is a measurement in degrees of C or F based
on the fuel composition sensors pulse width output.
Fuel Tank Pressure-- Range -25.89 to 32.45 mm hg: The fuel tank pressure sensor measures the difference between the
pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank and the outside air pressure.
Fuel Tank Pressure--Range - 0.0 to 5.0 Volts: The fuel tank pressure sensor measures the difference between the
pressure or the vacuum in the fuel tank and the outside air pressure. When
the air pressure in the fuel tank equals the outside air pressure,
the output voltage of the sensor is 1.3 to 1.7 volts.
Fuel Level Sensor Range--0-100 Percent: The fuel level sensor monitors the fuel level in the tank. Several
of the Enhanced EVAP System diagnostics are dependent upon the correct
fuel level.
Fuel Trim Cell--Range 0-22: A fuel trim cell depends upon the engine speed and the MAP sensor
readings. RPM vs. MAP is broken down into 22 fuel trim cells. The fuel trim
cell indicates which cell is currently active.
FT Index--Range 0-255 (-100 to 100 percent): Fuel trim (FT) index represents the average Long Term FT for certain
cells which are used in determining DTC P0171 and P0172.
GEN L Terminal--Range Inactive/Active: The generator L terminal indicates whether the PCM is allowing
the generator to operate. The PCM can disable the generator under certain
conditions to ease starting. Inactive indicates that the PCM is allowing
generator operation, while active indicates that the PCM is not allowing
generator operation.
HO2S 2-- Range 0-1132 mV: The rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S 2) represents the exhaust oxygen
output voltage past the catalytic converter. This voltage remains inactive,
or the voltage will appear lazy within a range of 100 mV (lean
exhaust) and 900 mV (rich exhaust) when the system is operating
in a Closed Loop.
IAC Position--Range 0-255 Counts: The idle air control (IAC) pintle position command from the PCM
is displayed in counts. The higher the counts read, the more the commanded
idle speed is. The idle air control responds fairly quickly to changes
in the engine load in order to maintain the desired idle RPM.
IAT--Range -40°C to 151°C (-40°F to 304°F): 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.
Ignition 1--Range 0-25.5 volts: The ignition volts represents the system voltage measured by the
PCM at the ignition feed circuit.
KS Noise Channel--Range Yes/No: The KS noise channel indicates when the PCM detects the knock sensor
(KS) signal. The PCM should display NO at idle.
KS Retard--0-90 degrees: The knock sensor (KS) retard indicates the amount of spark advance
(IC) the PCM is removing from in response to the knock sensor (KS) signal.
Lean/Rich Transition--Range 0-255 counts: The PCM counts the number of times the oxygen sensor (O2S 1) goes
from a low voltage (lean exhaust) to a high voltage (rich exhaust) within
a 100 second period. Lean/rich transition should increment when the
vehicle is operating within the Conditions for Setting in DTC P0133
or DTC P1133.
Lean/Rich Avg.--Range 0-249 mS counts: The PCM takes the lean/rich transition times following the completion
of the data collection period as specified in the Conditions for Setting in
DTC P0133 and DTC P1133. Then the PCM averages the transition
time from the total transition times.
Long Term FT--Range 0-255 (-100 to 100 percent): The Long Term FT is derived from the Short Term FT value. The
Long Term FT is used for the long term correction of the fuel delivery.
A value of the 128 counts (0 percent) indicates that
the fuel delivery requires no compensation in order to maintain a 14.7:1
air to fuel ratio. A value below 128 counts means that the
fuel system is too rich and the fuel delivery is being reduced. The
PCM is decreasing the injector pulse width. A value above 128 counts
indicates that a lean condition exists for which the PCM is compensating.
Loop Status--Range Open/Closed: A Closed Loop displayed indicates that the PCM is controlling the
fuel delivery according to the oxygen sensor (O2S 1) voltage. The PCM controls
the fuel delivery air to fuel ratio as close to 14.7:1 as possible.
MAP--Range 11-105 kPa, 0-5.0 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.
Total Misfire Current Counter--Range 0-255 Counts: The total misfire indicates the total number of misfires that have
been detected in all cylinders after 100 engine cycles. One cycle equals the
completion of a 4 stroke cycle. The total misfire only increments
during a steady state cruise conditions.
Misfire Current #1-4--Range 0-255 Counts: Indicates the number of current misfires that are present in the
indicated cylinder. Increments only when misfire is current.
Misfire History #1-4--Range 0-255 Counts: Indicates the number of misfires that have occurred after 195 current
misfires have been counted. The current misfire counter will add the misfires
to the history misfire counter after 195 total misfires have taken
place. If 1 cylinder is misfiring, the misfiring current counter will
have 195 misfires counted before adding to its history counter. If
2 cylinders are misfiring, the misfiring current counters will add
to their history counters after 97 misfires. Increments only after
a misfire DTC has been set.
Med. Resolution Resync Counter--Range 0-255 Counts: The medium resolution resync counter displays the number of times
the PCM had to resync the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. The med. resolution
resync counter is helpful in diagnosing the DTC P0335.
Med. Resolution Engine Sync.--Range YES/NO: The medium resolution engine sync. displays if the PCM is receiving
the 7x sync pulse. The Mmed. resolution engine sync. is helpful in diagnosing
the DTC P0300 and P0301-P0304.
Mileage Since First Fail: Mileage in this parameter is the odometer reading which the indicated
diagnostic first sets.
Mileage Since Last Fail: Mileage in this parameter is the odometer reading which the indicated
diagnostic sets most recent.
Number of Current DTCs--Range 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.
Number of Catalyst Mon Test Completed--Range 0-255: The Catalyst Mon. Test completed sample counter is the total number
of test samples this ignition cycles. The samples counter should never indicate
more than 1 unless the technician has cleared a DTC or disconnected
the battery.
O2S 1--Range 0-1132 mV: The oxygen sensor (O2S 1) reading represents the exhaust oxygen
sensor output voltage. This voltage will fluctuate constantly between 100 mV
(lean exhaust) to 900 mV (rich exhaust) when operating in a
Closed Loop.
Output Driver 1--Range SHRT00000000 Open00000000 (binary display): Output driver modules are used to allow various systems to function
by providing a ground circuit. The scan tool will display 0s in each of the
8 positions when the circuitry is OK. If a 1 appears in any of the
positions, then either a short or open circuit is being detected.
Refer to PCM outputs, for further information.
Output Driver 2--Range SHRT00000000 Open00000000 (binary display): Output driver modules are used to allow various systems to function
by providing a ground circuit. The scan tool will display 0s in each of the
8 positions when the circuitry is OK. If a 1 appears in any of the
positions, then either a short or open circuit is being detected.
Refer to PCM outputs for further information.
Power Enrichment--Range Active/Inactive: The scan tool indicates when power enrichment mode is active (moderate
to heavy acceleration). Helpful in diagnosing DTC P1171.
Purge Learn Memory--Range 0.00-1.00: The purge learn memory is a display of the PCM adding or subtracting
the fuel. The purge learn memory is based on the EVAP purge. This number is
added to the fuel trim calculations. The fuel is added or subtracted
there. A number near 1 indicates that the fuel is being added to the
fuel trim. A number near 0 indicates that fuel is being taken away
from the fuel trim.
Rich/Lean Transition--Range 0-255 counts: The PCM counts the number of times the oxygen sensor (O2S 1) goes
from a high voltage (rich exhaust) to a low voltage (lean exhaust) within
a 100 second period. Rich/lean transition should increment when the
vehicle is operating within the Conditions for Setting in DTC P0133
or DTC P1133.
Rich/Lean Avg.--Range 0-249 mS: The PCM takes the rich/lean transition value following the completion
of the data collection period as specified in the Conditions for Setting
in DTC P0133 and DTC P1133. Then the PCM divides the
value with the 100 second period.
Rich/Lean to Lean/Rich Ratio Sensor. 1-- Range 0:1-15.93:1: The rich/lean average is divided by the lean/rich average in order
to find the oxygen sensor (O2S 1) ratio.
Short Term FT--Range 0-255 (-100 to 100 percent): Short Term FT represents a short term correction to fuel delivery
by the PCM in response to the amount of time the oxygen sensor voltage
spends above or below the 450 mV threshold. If the oxygen sensor
has mainly been below 450 mV, indicating a lean air/fuel mixture,
Short Term FT will increase to tell the PCM to add fuel. If the
oxygen sensor voltage stays mainly above the threshold, the PCM will
reduce fuel delivery to compensate for the indicated rich condition.
Spark--Range 64 to -64 degrees: This is a display of the spark advance (IC) calculation which the
PCM is programming in the ignition system. The desired spark advance is computed
using data such as engine temperature, RPM, engine load, vehicle speed
and operating mode.
TCC Brake Switch--Range Off/On: When the brake pedal is applied, the torque converter clutch (TCC)
brake switch sends a signal to the PCM to disengage the TCC and disable cruise
control.
Theft System Learn Mode--Range Enabled/Disabled: The Theft System Learn Mode is used to indicate when the PCM is
ready to learn the password during the Password Learn Procedure. More information
is located in the Password Learn Procedure portion of the service
manual.
TP Angle--Range 0-100 percent: The PCM computes the throttle position (TP) from the TP sensor
voltage input. The TP angle will auto zero to 0 percent at idle when
the TP voltage is below 0.90 volt. The TP angle will read 100 percent
at wide open throttle (WOT).
TP Sensor--Range 0.0-0.5 Volts: The PCM uses the throttle position (TP) sensor to determine the
amount of the throttle demanded by the operator of the vehicle. The TP sensor
reads between 0.36-0.96 volt at idle to above 4.0 volts
at wide open throttle (WOT).
Trans. Range--Range Park/Reverse/Neutral/Overdrive/Drive 3/Drive
2/Low/Invalid: The scan tool displays the decoded position of the transmission
range switch PRNDL inputs. This information is then sent by Class II serial
data to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to be displayed to the operator
on the IPC. If a valid combination of inputs is not seen by the PCM,
Invalid will be displayed.
TR Switch A, B, C, P--Range High or Low: A transaxle mounted switch is used as an input to let the PCM know
what position the gear select lever is in. The scan tool status will switch
from High to Low as different combinations are met. In Park, PRNDL
P and A will be Low and B and C will be High.
Vehicle Speed--Range 0-255 MPH, 0-255 km/h: The vehicle speed sensor signal is converted into MPH/km/h for
display. The vehicle speed output from the PCM is 4000 pulses per mile.
The scan tool uses the Class 2 serial data from the PCM to obtain
vehicle speed, while the instrument panel cluster, cruise control
module and multi-function alarm module use the 4000 ppm output.