Freeze Frame Data

Engine Control Module (ECM) records engine operating conditions when a misfire or fuel trim (mixture) malfunction or when various other malfunctions exist. ECM records engine operating conditions for the fuel system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature, engine speed, vehicle speed and etc. when a malfunction exists. This information is referred to as freeze frame data. If more than one Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) exists, only freeze frame data for the first DTC is recorded. Freeze frame data is useful for determining conditions when a malfunction occurred. OBD-II scan tool or Toyota hand-held tester may by used to read freeze frame data.