Scan Data - Typical Data Values

1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 H, AutomaticSECTION Scan Data - Typical Data Values

The "Scan Data" listed in the table may be used for comparison, after completing the Diagnostic Circuit Check and finding the on-board diagnostics functioning properly and no trouble codes displayed. The "Typical Values" are an average of display values recorded from normally operating vehicles and are intended to represent what a normally functioning system would typically display.

NOTE: All readings at idle, with upper radiator hose hot, closed throttle, PARK or Neutral, Closed Loop, and all accessories OFF.
SCAN DATA - TYPICAL DATA VALUES (1)

"Scan" Position Units Displayed Typical Data Values
Coolant Temp. CΒ° 85Β°-105Β°
MAT Temp. CΒ° 10Β°-60Β° (Depends on under- hood temperature)
TPS Volts .35-.67
MAF Grams/Second 4-7
INT (Integrator) Counts Varies
BLM (Block Learn) Counts 118-138
IAC Counts (steps) 5 - 50
RPM RPM 1000 Β± 75 (Depends on temperature)
O2 Volts .1-1 and varies
Open/Closed Loop Open/Closed Closed Loop (May go open with extended idle)
Spark Advance # of Degrees Varies
Base Pulse Width (BPW) M/Sec .7-2.0
EGR Duty Cycle 0-100% 0% (At idle)
EGR Vacuum Switch ON-OFF OFF
A/C Request YES/NO NO (YES, with A/C requested)
4th Gear YES/NO NO (YES, when in 4th gear)
A/C Clutch ON/OFF OFF (ON, with A/C commanded on)
P/N Switch P/N and RDL Park/Neutral (P/N)
TCC ON/OFF OFF (ON, with TCC commanded on)
Power Steering Pressure Switch Normal/High Pressure Normal
VSS MPH 0
Battery Volts 13.5-14.5
(1) All readings at idle, with upper radiator hose hot, closed throttle, PARK or Neutral, Closed Loop, and all accessories OFF.
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