Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1999 Chevrolet Prizm Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Scan Tool Data
NOTE:
Information contained in the following tables is typical of readings taken on a vehicle with engine idling at normal operating temperature, throttle closed, transmission in Park or Neutral, system in closed loop status, and all accessories off (except as noted in tables). For additional information, see scan tool owner's manual.
SCAN TOOL DATA VALUES (METRO)
| Parameter | Units Displayed | Typical Value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | On/Off | Off | |||||
| BARO | kPa | 89-99 (Varies W/Barometric Pressure & Altitude) | |||||
| Battery Voltage | Volts | 12-14 | |||||
| Closed Throttle Switch | Idle/Not Idle | Idle | |||||
| Desired Idle Speed | |||||||
| 1.0L | RPM | 850 | |||||
| 1.3L | RPM | 750 | |||||
| ECT | °F (°C) | 176-212 (80-100) | |||||
| EGR Solenoid Vacuum Valve (1) | On/Off | Off | |||||
| EGR By-Pass Solenoid (1) | On/Off | Off | |||||
| Electrical Load Signal | Yes/No | No (W/Accessories Off) | |||||
| Engine Coolant Fan | On/Off | Varies W/ECT | |||||
| Engine Speed | |||||||
| 1.0L | RPM | 800-900 | |||||
| 1.3L | RPM | 700-800 | |||||
| Engine Load | Percent | 3-5 | |||||
| EVAP Duty Cycle | Percent | 0-100 | |||||
| EVAP Density Trim | Counts | 0-14 (Varies) | |||||
| EVAP Tank Pressure Control Solenoid | On/Off | Varies | |||||
| EVAP Vent Solenoid | On/Off | Off (W/ECT Less Than 176°F/80°C) | |||||
| Fuel Cutoff Signal | Yes/No | No | |||||
| Fuel Injector PWM | |||||||
| 1.0L | Milliseconds | 0.8-2.3 | |||||
| 1.3L | Milliseconds | 2-4 | |||||
| Fuel Level | Percent | Varies W/Fuel Level | |||||
| Fuel Pump | On/Off | On | |||||
| Fuel Tank Pressure | mm Hg | 0.0 (W/Fuel Cap Removed) | |||||
| HO2S (Sensor 1) | Millivolts | 50-950 | |||||
| HO2S (Sensor 2) | Millivolts | 50-950 | |||||
| HO2S (Sensor 1) Ready | Yes/No | Yes | |||||
| HO2S (Sensor 2) Ready | Yes/No | Varies | |||||
| IAC Duty Cycle (2) | Percent | 8-35 | |||||
| IAT | °F (°C) | Varies W/Underhood & Ambient Temp. | |||||
| ISC Duty Cycle (1) | Percent | 20-40 | |||||
| Long Term FT | Counts | 128 (Varies) | |||||
| Long Term FT | Percent | -15 - +15 (Varies) | |||||
| Loop Status | Open/Closed | Closed | |||||
| MAP (Pressure) | kPa | 29-47 | |||||
| MAP (Voltage) | Volts | 1.32-1.90 (Varies W/Vacuum, Barometer & Altitude) | |||||
| Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch (A/T) (2) | P-N/R-D-L | P-N | |||||
| Power Steering Switch (2) | On/Off | Off (Wheels Straight) | |||||
| Short Term FT | Counts | 128 (Varies) | |||||
| Short Term FT | Percent | -20 - +20 (Varies) | |||||
| Spark Advance Adjust Test Switch | On/Off | Off | |||||
| Spark | |||||||
| 1.0L | Degrees | -1 - +18 | |||||
| 1.3L | Degrees | 9-15 | |||||
| Starter Switch | Released/Cranking | Released | |||||
| Total Fuel Trim | Percent | -35 - +35 (Varies) | |||||
| TP Angle | Percent | 7-18 | |||||
| TP Sensor | Volts | 0.42-1.15 Volts | |||||
| Vehicle Speed | km/h/MPH | 0 | |||||
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SCAN TOOL DATA VALUES (PRIZM)
| Parameters | Units Displayed | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Switch | On/Off | Off |
| Base Injector PWM Cylinder No. 1 | Milliseconds | 2.2-4.8 |
| Command A/C | On/Off | Off |
| Decel Fuel Mode | Active/Inactive | Inactive |
| Diagnostic Mode | Normal/Check | Normal |
| ECT | °F (°C) | 176-194 (80-90) |
| Electrical Load | Yes/No | No |
| Engine Load | Percent | 19.7-49.3 |
| Engine Speed | RPM | 650-750 |
| Engine Speed At Misfire | RPM | 0 |
| EVAP Pressure Switching (Solenoid) | On/Off | On |
| Fuel Pump | On/Off | On |
| HO2S (Sensor 1) | Millivolts | Varies |
| HO2S (Sensor 2) | Millivolts | Varies |
| HO2S-1 Lean/Rich Response Time | Milliseconds | 0-1000 |
| HO2S-1 Rich/Lean Response Time | Milliseconds | 0-1000 |
| IAC Duty Cycle | Percent | 27-47 |
| IAT | °F (°C) | Varies W/Underhood & Ambient Temp. |
| Ignition Cycle Counter | Counts | 0-2000 |
| Load At Misfire | Grams/Revolution | 0.00 |
| Long Term FT | Counts | 128 (Varies) |
| Long Term FT | Percent | -20 - +20 |
| Loop Status | Open/Closed | Closed |
| MAP (Pressure) | kPa | 28-47 (Varies W/Barometric Pressure & Altitude) |
| MAP (Voltage) | Volts | 1.32-2.20 (Varies W/Barometric Pressure & Altitude) |
| MIL Requested By DTC | Yes/No | No |
| Misfire Current Cylinder No. 1 | Counts | 0 |
| Misfire Current Cylinder No. 2 | Counts | 0 |
| Misfire Current Cylinder No. 3 | Counts | 0 |
| Misfire Current Cylinder No. 4 | Counts | 0 |
| PNP (A/T) | P-N/R-D-L | P-N |
| Powertrain DTC | Counts | 0 |
| Short Term FT | Counts | 128 (Varies) |
| Short Term FT | Percent | -20 - +20 |
| Spark | Degrees | 8-18 |
| Starter Switch | Released/Cranking | Released |
| TCC Brake Switch (A/T) | Released/Applied | Released |
| TCC Solenoid (A/T) | On/Off | Off |
| Total Fuel Trim | Counts | .25-.75 (Varies) |
| Total Misfire Current Count | Counts | 0 |
| TP Angle | Percent | 8-11 |
| Vehicle Speed | km/h/MPH | 0 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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