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Scan Tool Output Controls

Powertrain Control Module Scan Tool Output Control

Scan Tool Output Control Additional Menu Selection(s) Description
Crankshaft Position Variation Learn Engine Controls Module Setup-PCM Enables the powertrain control module (PCM) to learn the variations in the crankshaft position (CKP) system. The PCM will learn the variations once the following conditions are met:
  • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than a specific value.
  • All the instructions on the scan tool have been completed.
  • The accelerator pedal smoothly applied until the fuel cut-off, as specified on the scan tool, is achieved and then immediately released.

The PCM learns the variation values on the deceleration from the fuel cut-off.
Cylinder Power Balance Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Fuel System
Enables/Disables a cylinder by turning OFF the fuel injector to the cylinder. The fuel injector is normally enabled. The PCM disables the fuel injector when the following conditions are met:
  • All instructions on the scan tool are completed.
  • Stabilized engine speed
  • Fuel injector selected

When DISABLE is selected, the PCM turns the injector OFF for 30 seconds. During this period, the engine operates with a misfire.
EGR Solenoid Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Output Controls
Activates the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent or a maximum of 30 seconds at 100 percent.
Engine Speed Control Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
TAC System
Activates the throttle activation control (TAC) system to change engine RPM. The normal commanded state is NONE. To enable the RPM control, all instruction on the scan tool must be completed. The system will increase or decrease the RPM within a range of 350-2,000 RPM. The set step value changes the RPM by increments of 25 RPM, 100 RPM, and 500 RPM. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.
EVAP Purge Solenoid Engine Output Controls/EVAP System Activates the purge solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent. The device control will be aborted and inhibited if the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor exceeds 19 mm Hg (10 in H2O).
EVAP Vent Solenoid Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Output Controls/EVAP System
Activates the vent solenoid. The device control will be aborted and inhibited if the FTP sensor exceeds 19 mm Hg (10 in H2O).
EVAP Purge/Seal Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Output Controls/EVAP System
Simultaneously activates the purge solenoid in 10 percent increments from 0-100 percent and the vent solenoid. The device control will be aborted and inhibited if the FTP sensor exceeds 19 mm Hg (10 in H2O).
Fuel Injector Balance Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Fuel System
Enables the fuel injector in order to verify proper fuel injector flow. The PCM will pulse the selected injector when the following conditions are met:
  • All instruction on the scan tool completed.
  • Fuel injector selected
  • Key ON, engine OFF

The selected fuel injector can only be flowed/pulsed once per ignition cycle.
Fuel Pump Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Engine Output Controls
Activates the fuel pump relay for 2 seconds. Also turns fuel pump ON and OFF while engine is running.
Fuel Trim Enable Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Fuel System
Disables the PCMs ability to learn new fuel trim parameters. The commanded states are NONE, ENABLED, DISABLED. The normal commanded state is NONE. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.
Fuel Trim Reset Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Fuel System
Activates the reset of fuel trim data in all fuel trim cells.
Loop Status Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Output Controls
Controls the system loop status. The commanded states include NONE, OPEN, or CLOSED. The normal commanded state is NONE. When commanded OPEN or CLOSED, the system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the scan tool.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Output Controls
Activates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The MIL will remain illuminated until cancelled by the scan tool.
- Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Misfire Graphic
Graphs the accumulated misfires occurring in each cylinder. The scan tool allows for a reset of the misfire graph.
O2S Heater Driver Engine Controls Special Functions-PCM
Output Controls
Activates the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater. The commanded states include NONE, ON, and OFF. The normal commanded state is NONE. On a cold engine, with the key ON, engine OFF, the HO2S signal will continue to drop below bias when commanded ON. The system remains in the commanded state until cancelled by the tool.