6E–80
6VE1 3.5 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
MISFIRE CUR. CYL. #1 /#2 /#3 /#4 / #5 / #6 — Tech 2
Range 0-65535 Counts —
The misfire history counters display the relative level of
misfire that has been detected on each cylinder. The
misfire history counters will not update or show any
activity until a misfire DTC (P0300) has become active.
MISFIRE FAILURES SINCE FIRST FAIL — Tech 2
Range 0-65535 Counts —
Indicates the number of 200 crankshaft revolution sample
periods during which the level of misfire was sufficiently
high to report a fail.
MISFIRE PASSES SINCE FIRST FAIL — Tech 2
Range 0-65535 Counts —
Indicates the number of 200 crankshaft revolution sample
periods during which the level of misfire was sufficiently
low to report a pass.
POWER ENRICHMENT — Tech 2 Displays ACTIVE
or INACTIVE —
“ACTIVE” displayed indicates that the PCM has detected
conditions appropriate to operate in power enrichment
mode. The PCM will command power enrichment mode
when a large increase in throttle position and load is
detected. While in power enrichment mode, the PCM will
increase the amount of fuel delivered by entering open
loop and increasing the injector pulse width. This is done
to prevent a possible sag or hesitation from occurring
during acceleration.
SPARK — Tech 2 Range –64
°
to 64
°
—
Displays the amount of spark advance being commanded
by the PCM on the IC circuit.
START-UP ECT — Tech 2 Range –40
°
C to 151
°
C
(–40
°
F to 304
°
F) —
Indicates the engine coolant temperature at the time that
the vehicle was started. Used by the HO2S diagnostic to
determine if the last start-up was a cold start.
START-UP IAT — Tech 2 Range –40
°
C to 151
°
C
(–40
°
F to 304
°
F) —
Indicates the intake air temperature at the time that the
vehicle was started. Used by the HO2S diagnostic to
determine if the last start-up was a cold start.
TOTAL MISFIRE CURRENT COUNT — Tech 2
Range 0-255 —
Indicates the total number of cylinder firing events that
were detected as being misfires during the last 200
crankshaft revolution sample period.
TP1 — Tech 2 Range 0%-100% —
TP (throttle position) angle is computed by the PCM from
the TP sensor voltage. TP angle should display “6-12%”
at idle and “79-83%” at wide open throttle.
TP2 — Tech 2 Range 0%-100% —
TP (throttle position) angle is computed by the PCM from
the TP sensor voltage. TP angle should display “88-94%”
at idle and “19-23%” at wide open throttle.
CATALYST PROTECTION MODE — Tech 2 Displays
YES or NO —
“YES” displayed indicates that the PCM has detected
conditions appropriate to operate in TWC protection
mode. The PCM will decrease the air/fuel ratio to a value
that depends on mass air flow (higher mass air flow =
lower air/fuel ratio).
UPSHIFT LAMP (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
VEHICLE SPEED — Tech 2 Range 0-255 km/h
(0-155 mph) —
The vehicle speed sensor signal is converted into km/h
and mph for display.
WEAK CYLINDER — Tech 2 Displays Cylinder
Number —
This indicates that the PCM has detected crankshaft
speed variations that indicate 2% or more cylinder firing
events are misfires.
Typical Scan Data Values
Use the Typical Scan Data Values Table only after the
On-Board Diagnostic System Check has been
completed, no DTC(s) were noted, and you have
determined that the on-board diagnostics are functioning
properly. Tech 2 values from a properly-running engine
may be used for comparison with the engine you are
diagnosing. The typical scan data values represent
values that would be seen on a normally-running engine.
NOTE: A Tech 2 that displays faulty data should not be
used, and the problem should be reported to the Tech 2
manufacturer. Use of a faulty Tech 2 can result in
misdiagnosis and unnecessary replacement of parts.
Only the parameters listed below are referred to in this
service manual for use in diagnosis. For further
information on using the Tech 2 to diagnose the PCM and
related sensors, refer to the applicable reference section
listed below. If all values are within the typical range
described below, refer to the
Symptoms section for
diagnosis.
Test Conditions
Engine running, lower radiator hose hot, transmission in
park or neutral, closed loop, accessories off, brake not
applied and air conditioning off.