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Display Of Engine Freeze Frame Data

NOTE:
  • ECM updates the freeze frame data every 0.5 seconds, and always keeps the last three records. Time-series freeze frame data includes the last three freeze frame data and the freeze frame data when the DTC is detected.
  • In the time-series freeze frame data, the following freeze frame data are displayed: «Detect», «1 block before », «2 times past», and «3 times past».
  • Time lag between the freeze frame data of «Detect» and the freeze frame data of «1 block before» changes within the range of 0 - 0.5 seconds. This is because the freeze frame data of «Detect» is recorded when the DTC is actually detected, while the freeze frame data of «1 block before» is updated every 0.5 seconds.
Fig 1: Display Of Engine Freeze Frame Data
G11583278Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».
  2. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the vehicle information and select «Confirmed».
  3. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».
  4. On «Select System» display, select «Engine Control System» and then select «Enter».
  5. On «Select Function» display, select «DTC» and then select «Enter».
  6. Select «FFD» of the DTC displayed in «DTC».
Display Contents Remarks
Engine Speed Calculated from crankshaft position sensor signal. rpm
Mass Air Flow Amount of intake air calculated from air flow sensor output value. g/s or lb/m
Vehicle Speed Value calculated from vehicle speed sensor output value. km/h or MPH
Throttle Opening Angle Throttle opening angle in percentage.
Calculated from throttle position sensor output value.
%
Ignition Timing Advance for #1 Cylinder Ignition timing control value for No. 1 cylinder.
Calculated from rotation speed, intake manifold pressure, intake air temperature, water temperature, and data from knock sensor etc.
°
Engine Coolant Temperature Value calculated from engine coolant temperature sensor output value. °C or °F
Short Term Fuel Trim-Bank1 Main correction value of A/F feedback control. %
Long Term Fuel Trim-Bank1 Main learning value of A/F feedback control. %
Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure Value calculated from the intake manifold pressure sensor output kPa, mmHg, inHg or psig
Oxygen sensor #12 Rear oxygen sensor voltage value. V
VVT Adv. Ang. Amount R Intake AVCS advance angle amount. (RH bank) deg
VVT Advance Target Angle Amount R AVCS target advance angle amount for the RH bank on the intake side.
This value is compared with the AVCS advance angle amount R to judge if the AVCS is operating properly. Response delays during the transition time.
deg
VVT Adv. Ang. Amount L Intake AVCS advance angle amount. (LH bank) deg
VVT Advance Target Angle Amount L AVCS target advance angle amount for the LH bank on the intake side.
This value is compared with the AVCS advance angle amount L to judge if the AVCS is operating properly. Response delays during the transition time.
deg
ECU ACC ECM input power supply voltage. V
Target Equivalence Ratio Target air fuel ratio. (Lambda)
It usually becomes 1.0 aiming at a theoretical air fuel ratio.
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Intake Air Temperature Intake air temperature calculated from the intake air temperature sensor output value. °C or °F
Ambient Temperature Ambient temperature that ECM estimates by input values from the engine coolant temperature sensor or the intake air temperature sensor etc. °C or °F
Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal Data value of the ambient sensor input from the combination meter via CAN. Ambient temperature used for diagnosis. °C or °F
Ambient Temperature for Control Data value of the ambient sensor input from the combination meter via CAN. Ambient temperature used for control. °C or °F
Load Value Current rate of air amount.
Value assuming that the air amount at the current engine speed with the throttle fully open is 100%.
%
Absolute Load Value Percentage of current intake air amount against the maximum air intake amount of the engine.
For non-turbo engine, the value can be close to 95%, but will never be 100%.
For turbo engine, this value may exceed 100% due to a boost pressure.
%
Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric pressure calculated from atmospheric pressure sensor output value. kPa, mmHg, inHg or psig
Actual Throttle Opening Angle Actual throttle opening angle.
Calculated by ECM based on the throttle sensor input value.
deg
Target Throttle Opening Angle Control value of the target throttle opening angle calculated by ECM.
Shows the target value of opening angle in percentage when 0% means fully closed and 100% means fully open.
%
Relative Throttle Position Current throttle opening angle in percentage against the throttle voltage (full range) that has reflected the full close point learning value.
The value will be approx. 70% at full open.
%
Idle Mass Air Flow Air volume correction value to maintain the target rotation speed in each water temperature.
Corrects air volume when the water temperature changes.
It includes values of the feedback correction amount and the learning value.
g/s
Idle Mass Air Flow Feedback correct Air volume compensation value of ISC as a feedback correction to stabilize the idling speed. g/s
ISC Learning Value Learning control value of ISC.
After warming up, learning control is executed to reduce the ISC feedback correction to zero, in order to stabilize the engine speed.
g/s
Idle A/C load correct Air volume correction when the air conditioner is turned on.
ECM corrects the air volume against the set target rotation speed when the air conditioner is turned ON.
g/s
Electric Load Feedback Val Air volume correction when an electric load is turned on.
ECM corrects the air volume against the set target rotation speed when the electric load is turned ON.
g/s
Idle dirty throttle correct Calculates the ISC learning values on a long-term basis, and judges as an ISC dirty throttle correction when the learning value increases gradually.
When carbon or other dirt accumulates and make the throttle dirty, air volume decreases when the throttle is fully closed.
The ECM increases the amount of compensation air to keep the rotation speed.
g/s
Fuel Level Fuel level sensor output value.
ECM input value.
Total value of main and sub.
%
Fuel level resistance Fuel level sensor resistance value.
ECM input value.
Ω
Number of Cleaning Executions for VVT Self-recovery Number of times that the AVCS oil control valve cleaning is performed. times
Commanded Evap Purge Evaporative purge rate displayed by the OBD. %
Purge Density Learn Value Leaning value of the evaporation gas density purged from the canister. ECM displays the estimated leaning value. %
Evap Purge Flow Purge ratio when the evaporation gas is purged from the canister.
ECM performs a DUTY drive to the purge solenoid valve. The amount of gas actually purged will vary depending on the vacuum pressure difference before/after the solenoid valve.
Purge ratio displayed here shows current purge amount in percentage against the maximum purge amount when the maximum vacuum pressure is applied.
%
Alternator control mode Control mode of the electric power generation voltage by the alternator.
Low: Mode that controls the battery charge
Mid: Mode where the battery is not charged and discharged
High: Mode that fixes the voltage when the battery is charged or when an electric load is turned on
ExHigh: Mode where the battery is charged during deceleration
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Battery Terminal Voltage Voltage value between battery terminals input from the battery sensor. V
Battery Charge/Discharge Current Battery charge/discharge current value input from the battery sensor.
When the value is positive, the current flows to a direction that the battery is charged. And when the value is negative, the current flows to a direction that the battery is discharged.
A
Estimated Battery Temperature Battery temperature input from the battery sensor. °C
Remaining Battery Capacity Remaining amount of battery estimated by ECM. %
Fuel system for Bank 1 Feedback status of air fuel ratio.
Open: Feedback is stopped
Closed: Feedback control is being performed
-
A/F Sensor #1 Resistance Front A/F sensor resistance value calculated from the front A/F sensor output value. Ω
Commanded EGR EGR setting value is calculated by ECM and the target value is displayed. %
EGR Error Percentage of the difference in actual EGR steps as compared to the target EGR steps. Both a positive value and a negative value mean that it doesn't fulfill the target.
When the value is positive, it opens more than the target value.
When the value is negative, it opens smaller than the target value.
%
Cylinder Monitor #1 Calculates the rotation speed between certain angles on the #1 cylinder.
If the rotation speed is low compared to monitor values of other cylinders, it means that the combustion is not ideal in that cylinder.
rpm
Cylinder Monitor #2 Calculates the rotation speed between certain angles on the #2 cylinder.
If the rotation speed is low compared to monitor values of other cylinders, it means that the combustion is not ideal in that cylinder.
rpm
Cylinder Monitor #3 Calculates the rotation speed between certain angles on the #3 cylinder.
If the rotation speed is low compared to monitor values of other cylinders, it means that the combustion is not ideal in that cylinder.
rpm
Cylinder Monitor #4 Calculates the rotation speed between certain angles on the #4 cylinder.
If the rotation speed is low compared to monitor values of other cylinders, it means that the combustion is not ideal in that cylinder.
rpm
Active Grille Shutter Position Displays the active grille shutter position.
Counts the pulse and displays as 100% at full open and 0% at fully closed.
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Active Grille Shutter Mechanical Break Status Displays mechanical error status of the active grille shutter.
During the calibration procedure, if a linkage of the active grille shutter is off, calibration is not performed.
Judgment is done by the active grille shutter and the status is sent to ECM.
-
Active Grille Shutter Sensor Error Status Judges a malfunction of the active grille shutter opening angle sensor.
Judges the sensor malfunction on the pulse counter.
Judgment is done by the active grille shutter and the status is sent to ECM.
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Active Grille Shutter Voltage Error Status Judges a malfunction of the power source voltage supplied to the active grille shutter.
Judgment is done by the active grille shutter and the status is sent to ECM.
-
Active Grille Shutter Control Circuit Error Status Judges a malfunction of the active grille shutter internal circuit (drive motor).
Judgment is done by the active grille shutter and the status is sent to ECM.
-
Active Grille Shutter Stuck Error Status Judges an abnormal stuck of the active grille shutter.
Active grille shutter detects the status where the operation failed because of any foreign matter or ice clogging.
-
Active Grille Shutter Temperature Error Status Detects internal temperature of the active grille shutter.
Shows the status where the judgment is performed to check if the temperature is excessively high.
Judgment is done by the active grille shutter and the status is sent to ECM.
-
Active Grille Shutter Communication Error Status Communication is performed between the active grille shutter and ECM, and judges the abnormality of the communication status. -
Active Grille Shutter Position Commanded Status Shutter open/close command is sent from ECM to the active grille shutter, and the status of that command is displayed. -
Active Grille Shutter Calibration in progress Displays the calibration status of the active grille shutter.
Active grille shutter performs the calibration when the ignition is ON, and displays the calibration status.
Set to ON when the calibration was performed.
-
Active Grille Shutter Calibration Commanded Status Displays commands from ECM to the active grille shutter. -
Active Grille Shutter Calibration Status Shows the status where the calibration of the active grille shutter has completed or not completed.
Always completed when there is no abnormality in the active grille shutter.
-
Active Grille Shutter Warning Status Warning signal of the active grille shutter.
When the active grille shutter has a malfunction, signal is sent to the meter CM to illuminate the warning light.
-
Active Grille Shutter Control Status 1 Shows the status such as operating factors (air conditioner, radiator fan etc.) or frozen judgment of the active grille shutter controlled by the ECM. -
Active Grille Shutter Control Status 2 Shows the status such as operating factors (air conditioner, radiator fan etc.) or frozen judgment of the active grille shutter controlled by the ECM. -
Ignition SW ON Count Time stamp information.
Shows the number of times the ignition is turned ON since the vehicle was manufactured.
The number of ignition ON is also recorded when a trouble code is recorded, so the comparison with that number will show you how many times the ignition has turned on since the diagnostic code was recorded.
times
Count Time stamp information.
Each unit individually counts the elapsed time since the ignition is turned ON.
Master integrated unit and ECM synchronize with the master time.
When synchronized: "Common"
When not synchronized: "Originally"
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Time Count Time stamp information.
Elapsed time after ignition ON.
When a trouble code is recorded, the elapsed time after ignition ON is also recorded.
ms
Time Since Engine Start Elapsed time after starting the engine. sec
Initial Engine Oil Temp. Oil temperature when starting the engine, which is input to ECM from the oil temperature sensor. °C
Initial Engine Coolant Temp. Water temperature when starting the engine, which is input to ECM from the water temperature sensor. °C
Initial Intake Air Temp. Intake air temperature when starting the engine, which is input to ECM from the intake air temperature sensor. °C
Engine Starting Time Time needed since the cranking started till the judgment of engine start is complete. ms
Start Mask Control Check 1 Information that shows whether the start prohibition control is executed on the engine side when starting.
Values other than zero means that the control is executed to prohibit the engine start.
-
Soak Time The time the vehicle has been left since the engine stopped.
This value can be used to check how long the vehicle has left, by turning the ignition switch to ON after the engine stopped.
sec
Fuel Cut Elps Time Shows the elapsed time after experienced high rotation speed. sec
AT drive status Neutral condition.
Information input from the inhibitor switch. (CVT model)
-
MT gear status Neutral condition.
Information input from the neutral switch. (MT model)
-
X Mode Shows X mode ON or OFF status. -
Clutch switch Clutch switch signal. (MT model)
Set to "ON" when the clutch pedal is depressed.
ECM input value.
-
Stop Light Switch Stop light switch signal.
Set to ON when the stop light illuminates.
Engine control module input value.
-
Ignition switch Ignition switch signal.
Set to ON when the ignition switch is ON.
-
A/C Compressor Signal A/C compressor drive signal.
Set to "ON" when the drive signal is output.
ECM output value.
-
Variable Load Compressor Torque Value Load value of the variable capacity air compressor that ECM inputs.
The value that the air conditioner CM estimates and outputs.
Nm
Starter Switch Starter switch signal.
Set to ON when the starter is ON.
ECM input value.
-
AT turbine speed Shows turbine rotation speed of the transmission.
Turbine rotation speed is input from the transmission CM via CAN. (CVT model)
-
Lock Up Status Shows lock-up status of the transmission.
Lock up status is input from the transmission CM via CAN. (CVT model)
-
P/N Signal Shows P/N status of the transmission.
P/N range status is input from the transmission CM via CAN. (CVT model)
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Trailer signal Shows trailer towing status.
Signal that indicates the trailer towing is input via the integrated unit.
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Imbalance Check 1 #1 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 1 #2 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 1 #3 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 1 #4 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 2 #1 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 2 #2 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 2 #3 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 2 #4 Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 3 R Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
Imbalance Check 4 R Detailed information of diagnosis for dispersion between cylinders. (Compliance with OBD regulations) -
O2 Sensor #11 Front oxygen sensor is installed. -
O2 Sensor #12 Rear oxygen sensor is installed. -
Short term fuel trim #12 Air fuel ratio correction control value for the rear. %
Absolute Throttle Pos.#2 Shows the sub throttle sensor voltage value in % against the full-range 5 V throttle sensor output voltage. %
Accelerator Pedal Pos.#1 Shows the main accelerator sensor voltage value in % against the full-range 5 V. %
Accelerator Pedal Pos.#2 Shows the sub accelerator sensor voltage value in % against the full-range 5 V. %
OBD System Shows the OBD regulation to be followed.
This is the information recorded in the ECM, and it does not mean that the unit automatically judges the compliance to the OBD regulations.
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