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Freeze Frame Data Mode: Description

FREEZE FRAME DATA MODE allows access to emission-related values from specific generic Parameter Identifications (PIDs). These PID values are stored when an emission-related DTC is stored in continuous memory and provide a snapshot of the conditions that were present when DTC was stored. See FREEZE FRAME DATA  table.

FREEZE FRAME DATA

Acronym Description Measurement Units
ECT Engine Coolant Degrees
FUELSYS1 Open/Closed Loop1 OL/CL/OL, Drive/OL, Fault CL, Fault
FUELSYS2 Open/Closed Loop2 OL/CL/OL, Drive/OL, Fault CL, Fault
LONGFT1 Long Term Fuel Bank1 Percent
LONGFT2 Long Term Fuel Bank2 Percent
LOAD Calculated Load Value Percent
RPM Engine RPM Rev/Min
SHRTFT1 Short Term Fuel Bank1 Percent
SHRTFT2 Short Term Fuel Bank2 Percent
VSS Vehicle Speed MPH/KMH

Freeze frame data will remain in memory even if another emission-related DTC is stored, with exception to misfire or fuel system DTCs. When freeze frame data for a misfire or fuel system DTC is stored, it will overwrite any previous data and freeze frame data will not be overwritten. When freeze frame DTCs are erased or a PCM memory reset is performed, new freeze frame data will be stored. If multiple emission-related DTCs are stored in memory, always note freeze frame data DTC. Some unique PIDs are stored in PCM keep alive RAM to help in diagnosing root causes to misfires. See MISFIRE FREEZE-FRAME PIDS  table.

NOTE: MFF PIDs are supported on all vehicles, but may not be available on all scan tools. Enhanced PID access may vary by scan tool manufacturer.

These unique PIDs are collectively called Misfire Freeze Frame (MFF) data. These PIDs are separate from generic freeze frame data that is stored for MIL codes and are used for misfire diagnosis only. MFF data is more useful for misfire diagnosis than normal diagnosis alone. MFF is captured at time of highest misfire rate, not when DTCs are normally stored at the end of a 1000 or 200 revolution block. Generic freeze frame data for a misfire can be stored minutes after a misfire actually occurs.

MISFIRE FREEZE-FRAME PIDS

PID Description PID No. Units
MFF RPM Engine RPM At Time Of Misfire 16D3 RPM
MFF LOAD Engine Load At Time Of Misfire 16D4 PERCENT
MFF VS Vehicle Speed At Time Of Misfire 16D5 MPH/KPH
MFF IAT Intake Air Temperature At Time Of Misfire 16D6 DEGREES
MFF SOAK Engine-Off Soak Time At Time Of Misfire 16D7 MINUTES
MFF RNTM Engine Running Time At Time Of Misfire 16D8 SECONDS
MFF EGR EGR DPFE Sensor At Time Of Misfire 16D9 VOLTAGE
MFF TP Throttle Position At Time Of Misfire 16DA VOLTAGE
MFF T CNT No. Of Driving Cycles At Time Of Misfire (At Least One 1000 Revolution Block) 16DC TRIPS
MFF PNP 1= In Drive During Time Of Misfire 16DD b1 MODE
MP LRN 1= Misfire Wheel Profile Learned In Keep Alive RAM 16DD b0 NONE