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Emission-Related Freeze Frame Data
Freeze frame data allows access to emission-related values from specific generic parameter identifications (PIDs). These values are stored when an emission-related diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored in continuous memory. This provides a snapshot of the conditions that were present when the DTC was stored. Once one set of freeze frame data is stored, this data remains in memory even if another emission-related DTC is stored, with the exception of misfire or fuel system DTCs. Once freeze frame data for a misfire or fuel system DTC is stored, it overwrites any previous data, and freeze frame data is no longer overwritten. When a DTC associated with the freeze frame data is erased or the DTCs are cleared, new freeze frame data can be stored again. In the event of multiple emission-related DTCs in memory, always note the DTC for the freeze frame data.
FREEZE FRAME DATA TABLE
| Acronym | Description | Measurement Units |
|---|---|---|
| AAT | Ambient Air Temperature | Degrees |
| APP_D | Accelerator Pedal Position D | % |
| APP_E | Accelerator Pedal Position E | % |
| BARO | Barometric Pressure | kPa |
| CATTEMP11 | Catalyst Temperature Bank 1, Sensor 1 | Degrees |
| CLRDIST | Distance Since Codes Cleared | Km |
| ECT | Engine Coolant Temperature | DEGREES |
| EQ_RAT | Commanded Equivalence Ratio | Unit |
| EQ_RAT11 | Lambda Value Bank 1, Sensor 1 | Unit |
| EVAPPCT | Commanded Evaporative Purge | % |
| EVAP_VP | Evaporative System Vapor Pressure | Pa |
| FLI | Fuel Level Input | % |
| FRP | Fuel Rail Pressure | kPa |
| FUELSYS1 | Open/Closed Loop1 | OL/CL/OL DRIVE/OL FAULT/CL FAULT |
| IAT | Intake Air Temperature | Degrees |
| LFT1 | Long Term Fuel Bank1 | % |
| LOAD | Calculated Load Value | % |
| MAF | Mass Air Flow Rate | g/s |
| MAP | Manifold Absolute Pressure | kPa |
| O2S11 | Bank 1 Upstream Oxygen Sensor (11) | VOLTS/mA |
| O2S12 | Bank 1 Upstream Oxygen Sensor (12) | VOLTS |
| RPM | Engine RPM | RPM |
| RUNTM | Run Time | Seconds |
| SFT1 | Short Term Fuel Bank1 | % |
| SPARKADV | Spark Advance | Degrees |
| TAC_ | PCT Commanded Throttle Actuator | % |
| TP | Absolute Throttle Position | % |
| TP_REL | Relative Throttle Position | % |
| VS | Vehicle Speed | km/h-mph |
| WARMUPS | Number of Warmups Since Code Cleared | Units |
Some unique PIDs are stored in the keep alive memory (KAM) of the powertrain control module (PCM) to help in diagnosing the root cause of misfires. These PIDs are collectively called misfire freeze frame (MFF) data. These parameters are separate from the generic freeze-frame data that is stored for every malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) code. They are used for misfire diagnosis only. The MFF data is more useful for misfire diagnosis than the normal diagnosis only. It is captured at the time of the highest misfire rate and not when the DTC is stored at the end of a 1,000 or 200 revolution block. (Generic freeze-frame data for misfire can be stored minutes after the misfire actually occurred.)
The MFF PIDs are supported on all vehicles, but may not be available on all scan tools because enhanced PID access may vary by scan tool manufacturer.
MISFIRE FREEZE FRAME PIDs
| PID Name | Description | Measurement Units |
|---|---|---|
| MFF_RPM | Engine RPM at the time of misfire | RPM |
| MFF_LOAD | Engine load at the time of misfire | PERCENT |
| MFF_VSS | Vehicle speed at the time of misfire | MPH/KPH |
| MFF_IAT | Intake air temperature at the time of misfire | DEGREES |
| MFF_SOAK | Engine-off soak time at the time of misfire | MINUTES |
| MFF_RNTM | Engine running time at the time of misfire | SECONDS |
| MFF_EGR | EGR DPFE sensor at the time of misfire | Volts |
| MFF_THR_ANG | Throttle angle at the time of misfire | PERCENT |
| MFF_TP | Throttle position at time of misfire | VOLTAGE |
| MFF_TRIP | Number of driving cycles at the time of misfire (at least one 1,000 rev block) | Number of TRIPS |
| MFF_PNP | 1= in drive during the time of misfire | MODE |
| MP_LRN | 1= misfire wheel profile learned in KAM | NONE |
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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.