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.
Inspection Using An Oscilloscope (Reference)
Cooling fan control signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 1R (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 5 V/DIV (Y), 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
Purge control signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2C (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 2 V/DIV (Y), 10 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
APP sensor signalÂ
Accelerator pedal is releasedÂ
Accelerator pedal is depressedÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 1AO (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 2.5 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Ignition switch is turned to the ON position. (engine off)
OCV signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2E (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 2 V/DIV (Y), 0.8 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
CMP signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2S (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 1 V/DIV (Y), 25 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
CKP signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2W (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 1 V/DIV (Y), 2.5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
Generator field coil control signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2AA (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 0.5 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up (engine speed approx. 650 rpm, no load, A/C off)
Generator output voltage signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2AF (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 2 V/DIV (Y), 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
IGT1, IGT2, IGT3, IGT4 signalsÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- IGT1 (No. 1): 2G (+)-body ground (-)
- IGT2 (No. 2): 2K (+)-body ground (-)
- IGT3 (No. 3): 2L (+)-body ground (-)
- IGT4 (No. 4): 2H (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 4 V/DIV (Y), 0.01 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
Fuel injection signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- Fuel Injection No. 1: 2BB (+)-body ground (-)
- Fuel Injection No. 2: 2BC (+)-body ground (-)
- Fuel Injection No. 3: 2BD (+)-body ground (-)
- Fuel Injection No. 4: 2AZ (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 4V/DIV (Y), 20 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up
A/F sensor heater control signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2A (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 5 V/DIV (Y), 200 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up (engine speed approx. 650 rpm, no load, A/C off)
HO2S heater control signalÂ
PCM terminalsÂ
- 2B (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingÂ
- 5 V/DIV (Y), 1 s/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionÂ
- Idle after warm up (engine speed approx. 650 rpm, no load, A/C off)
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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.