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Scan Tool Data

NOTE: Information contained in the following table is typical of readings taken on vehicle with engine idling, upper radiator hose hot, throttle closed, transmission in Park or Neutral, closed loop status achieved and all accessories off (except as noted in tables). Not all devices and systems are used on all models. Refer to scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
SCAN TOOL DATA VALUES

Parameter Units Displayed Typical Value
A/B/C Range Sw. On, On, On/Off, Off, Off On/Off/On
A/C Compressor Engage/Disengage Disengage
A/C Relay On/Off Off
A/C Request On/Off Off
Actual EGR (1) kPa 80-104 (All RPMs)
Actual Injector Pump Timing Degrees 4-10 @ Idle; 14-20 @ 2500 RPM
APP Angle Percent 0 @ Idle; 4-12 @ 2500 RPM
APP 1 Volts .44-.95 @ Idle; 8-1.3 @ 2500 RPM
APP 2 Volts 3.9-4.5 @ Idle; 3.7-4.3 @ 2500 RPM
APP 3 Volts 3.6-4.1 @ Idle; 3.5-4.0 @ 2500 RPM
BARO kPa 65-104 (Varies W/Altitude)
Boost Pressure kPa 60-170 (All RPMs)
Brake Switch Open/Closed Open
Calc. A/C Load Counts 0
Crank Ref. Missed Counts 0 (Missed)
Cruise Active On/Off Off
Cruise Brake Sw. Open/Closed Closed
Cruise Switch On/Off Off
Cylinder Air (1) g/cyl 0.3-1.0 (All RPMs)
Desired Cyl. Air (1) g/cyl 0.3-1.0 (All RPMs)
Desired EGR (1) kPa 80-104 (All RPMs)
Desired Idle RPM 630-650
Desired Injector Pump Timing Degrees 4-10 @ Idle; 14-20 @ 2500 RPM
DTC Set This Ign. Counts Yes/No
ECT °F (°C) 185-221 (85-105) (Varies W/Temp.)
ECT Sensor Volts 2-3 (Varies W/Temp.)
EGR Adap. Learn (1) Counts 0-4
EGR Duty Cycle (1) kPa 0 (All RPMs)
EGR Loop Status (1) Open/Closed Open
EGR Sensor (1) Volts 4.6-4.85 (All RPMs)
EGR Vent Sol. (1) On/Off Off
Engine Load Percent 1-15 (1)
Engine Load Percent 4-8 (2)
Engine Run Time Hr/Min/Sec Varies W/Engine Run Times
Engine Speed RPM ±100 From Desired
Engine Torque (1) Ft. Lbs. 3-30
Engine Torque (2) Ft. Lbs. 7-10
ESO Solenoid On/Off On
Fuel Rate mm3 7-15 (All RPMs)
Fuel Temperature °F (°C) 50-194 (10-90)
Glow Plug Volts 0
Glow Plug System Disabled/Enabled Enabled (Key On)
IAT °F (°C) 50-194 (10-90) (Varies W/Temp. & Load)
Ignition Voltage (1) Volts 12-14 (± 0.4)
Ignition Voltage (2) Volts 8-16
Injector Pump Cam Ref. Missed Counts 0
Injector Pump Sol. Closure Time Milliseconds 1.7-1.9 (All RPMs)
Lift Pump Volts 12-16 (0.6 Higher Than Ignition)
Lift Pump System Disabled/Enabled Enabled
MAF (1) Grams/Second 20-35 @ Idle; 120-140 @ 2500 RPM
MAF Frequency (1) Hertz 4000-4500 @ Idle; 7200-7800 @ 2500 RPM
MIL On/Off Off
No. Of DTCs Counts 0
PCM In VTD Fail Enable (1) Yes/No No
Resume Switch On/Off Off
SERVICE THROTTLE SOON Light On/Off Off
Set Switch On/Off Off
Start-Up ECT °F (°C) Varies (Depends On Start-Up ECT)
TDC Offset Degrees +.75 To -1.75 (Factory Setting Varies W/Engine)
TFT Sensor (2) Volts 1.8-2.2
Trans. Fluid Temp. °F (°C) 122-158 (50-70)
Trans. Range P/N, R, D1, D2, D3 Park/Neutral
Vehicle Speed MPH/km/h 0
VTD Auto Learn Timer (1) Active/Inactive Inactive
VTD Fuel Disable (1) Active/Inactive Inactive
VTD Fuel Disable Until Ign. Off (1) Yes/No No
Wastegate Solenoid Percent 50-70 @ Idle; 20-40 @ 2500 RPM
1-2 Solenoid On/Off On
2-3 Solenoid On/Off Off
(1) "C" & "K" Series.
(2) "G" & "P" Series.