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Data List / Active Test

  1. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    Using Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.

    NOTE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty.
    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    5. Turn the tester on.
    6. Enter the following menus: "Powertrain / ECT / Data List".
    7. According to the display on the tester, read "Data List".
      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Calculate Load Calculated load by ECM:
      Min.: 0%, Max : 100%
      • 15 0 to 35 0%-Idling
      • 10.0 to 30.0%: Running without load (2,000 RPM)
      		 -
      Engine Speed Engine speed:
      Min.: 0 RPM, Max 16,383.75 RPM      		 550 to 800 RPM: Idling -
      Vehicle Speed Vehicle speed.
      Min: 0 km/h, Max : 255 km/h      		 Actual vehicle load -
      Coolant Temp Engine coolant temperature:
      Min: -40°C (-40°F), Max : 140°C (284°F)      		 80 to 105°C (176 to 221°F): After warming up
      • If value is -40°C (-40°F). sensor circuit open
      • If value is 140°C (284°F) - sensor circuit shorted
      SPD (NC) Min.: 0 RPM, Max.: 12,750 RPM - -
      SPD (NT) Input turbine speed/ display: 50 r/min HINT:
      • Lock-up ON (After warming up the engine). Input turbine speed (NT) equal to the engine speed.
      • Lock-up OFF (Idling at N position)

      Input turbine speed (NT) nearly equal to the engine speed.      		 -
      Closed Throttle Position SW Closed throttle position switch: ON or OFF
      • ON: Throttle fully closed
      • OFF. Throttle open
      		 -
      Neutral Position SW Signal PNP switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever position is;
      P and N. ON
      Except P and N: OFF      		 When the shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from the actual position, adjustment of the PNP switch or the shift cable may be incorrect.
      HINT:
      When the failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, see ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
      Stop Light Switch Stop light switch status/ ON or OFF
      • Brake pedal is depressed: ON
      • Brake pedal is released: OFF
      		 -
      Battery Voltage Battery voltage:
      Min.: 0, Max.: 65.535 V      		 9 to 14 V: Idling -
      Idle Fuel Cut Fuel cut idle:
      ON or OFF      		 ON: Fuel cut operating FC IDL= "ON" when throttle valve fully closed and engine speed over 2,800 RPM
      FC TAU Fuel cut TAU (Fuel cut during very light load): ON: Fuel cut operating Fuel cut being performed under very light load to prevent engine combustion from becoming incomplete
      Shift Status ECM gear shift command/ 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th Shift lever position is,
      • D. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th
      • S. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th
      		 -
      Shift SW Status (R Range) PNP switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever position is;
      R: ON
      Except R: OFF      		 When the shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from the actual position, adjustment of the PNP switch or the shift cable may be incorrect
      HINT:
      When the failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, see PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT  .
      Shift SW Status (P Range) PNP switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever position is;
      P: ON
      Except P: OFF      		 When the shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from the actual position, adjustment of the PNP switch or the shift cable may be incorrect.
      HINT:
      When the failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, see PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
      Shift SW Status (N Range) PNP switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever position is;
      N. ON
      Except N: OFF      		 When the shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from the actual position, adjustment of the PNP switch or the shift cable may be incorrect.
      HINT
      When the failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, see PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
      Shift SW Status (D Range) PNP switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever position is;
      D and S: ON
      Except D and S: OFF      		 When the shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from the actual position, adjustment of the PNP switch or the shift cable may be incorrect
      HINT:
      When the failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, see PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT  .
      Sports Shift Up SW Sport shift up switch status/ ON or OFF
      • Press continuously "+" (Up shift): ON
      • Release "+" (Up shift): OFF
      		 -
      Sports Shift Down SW Sport shift down switch status/ ON or OFF
      • Press continuously"-" (Down shift): ON
      • Release "-" (Down shift): OFF
      		 -
      Sports Mode Selection SW Sport mode select switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever position is,
      S, "+" and "-": ON
      Except S, "+" and "-": OFF      		 -
      TPS 1 Switch 0. OFF/1: ON Gear position 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th: ON
      Gear position 5th or 6th: OFF      		 -
      TPS 2 Switch 0: OFF/1: ON Gear position 4th, 5th or 6th: ON
      Gear position 1st, 2nd or 3rd: OFF      		 -
      TPS 3 Switch 0: OFF/1: ON Shift solenoid valve SLU is ON: ON
      Shift solenoid valve SLU is OFF: OFF      		 -
      A/T Oil Temperature 1 ATF temp, sensor value/ min: -40°C (-40°F) max.: 215°C (419°F)
      • After stall test; Approx. 80°C (176°F)
      • Equal to ambient temperature when cold soak
      		 If the value is "-40°C (-40°F)" or "215°C (419°F)", ATF temp, sensor circuit is open or shorted.
      NT Sensor Voltage Min.: 0 V, Max.: 5 V 0.1 to 1.9 V -
      NC Sensor Voltage Min.: 0 V, Max.: 5 V 0.1 to 1.9 V -
      AT Fluid 0: OFF/1: ON - -
      Lock Up 0 OFF/1: ON Lock up: ON -
      Lock Up Solenoid Status Lock up solenoid status/ ON or OFF
      • Lock up: ON
      • Except lock up: OFF
      		 -
      SLU Solenoid Status Shift solenoid SLU status/ ON or OFF
      • Lock up: ON
      • Except lock up: OFF
      		 -
      SLT Solenoid Status Shift solenoid SLT status/ ON or OFF
      • Accelerator pedal is depressed: OFF
      • Accelerator pedal is released: ON
      		 -
      # Codes # of codes:
      Min.: 0, Max.: 255      		 - Number of detected DTCs
      Check Mode Check mode:
      0: OFF, 1: ON      		 ON. Check mode ON -
      SPD Test Check mode result for vehicle speed sensor:
      0: COMPL, 1: INCMPL      		 - -
      MIL MIL status: ON or OFF ON: MIL ON -
      MIL ON Run Distance MIL ON run distance:
      Min. 0 mile (65,535 km), Max.: 110,950 mile (178,552 km)      		 Distance after DTC detected -
      Running Time from MIL ON Running time from MIL ON:
      Min.. 0 minute,
      Max.: 65,535 minutes      		 Equivalent to running time after MIL ON -
      Engine Run Time Engine run time:
      Min: 0 second,
      Max.: 65,535 seconds      		 Time after engine start -
      Time after DTC Cleared Time after DTC cleared:
      Min.. 0 minute,
      Max.: 65,535 minutes      		 Equivalent to time after DTCs erased -
      Distance from DTC Cleared Distance after DTC cleared
      Min.: 0 km/h,
      Max.: 65,535 km/h      		 Equivalent to time after DTCs erased -
      Warmup Cycle Cleared DTC Warm-up cycle after DTC cleared:
      Min.: 0, Max. 255      		 - Number of warm-up cycles after DTC cleared
      OBD Requirements OBD requirement OBD2 -
      Number of Emission DTC Number of emission related DTCs - -
      Complete Parts Monitor Comprehensive component monitor
      0: NOT AVL, 1: AVAIL      		 - Comprehensive component monitor
      Component Monitor ENA Comprehensive component monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      Component Monitor CMPL Comprehensive component monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      Fuel System Monitor ENA Fuel system monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      Fuel System Monitor CMPL Fuel system monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      Misfire Monitor ENA Misfire monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      Misfire Monitor CMPL Misfire monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      EGR Monitor ENA EGR monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      EGR Monitor CMPL EGR monitor:
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      O2S (A/FS) Monitor ENA O2S (A/FS) monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      O2S (A/FS) Monitor CMPL O2S (A/FS) monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      A/C Monitor ENA A/C monitor:
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      A/C Monitor CMPL A/C monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      2nd Air Monitor ENA 2nd air monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      2nd Air Monitor CMPL 2nd air monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      EVAP Monitor ENA EVAP monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      EVAP Monitor CMPL EVAP monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      Heated Cat Monitor ENA Heated catalyst monitor
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      Heated Cat Monitor CMPL Heated catalyst monitor:
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
      Catalyst Monitor ENA Catalyst monitor:
      UNABLE or ENABLE      		 - -
      Catalyst Monitor CMPL Catalyst monitor
      COMPL or INCMPL      		 - -
  2. ACTIVE TEST 

    HINT:

    Using Techstream to perform Active Test allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active Test early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Test.

    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    5. Turn the tester on.
    6. Enter the following items: "Powertrain / ECT / Active Test".
    7. According to the display on tester, perform "Active Test".
      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Activate the Solenoid (SLU) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SLU and raise the line pressure.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • IDL ON

      HINT:
      OFF: Line pressure up (When the active test of "Activate the Solenoid (SLU)" is performed, the ECM commands the SLU solenoid to turn off). ON: No action (normal operation)      		 [Solenoid (SLU)]
      0: OFF
      1: ON      		 -
      Activate the Solenoid (SLT) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise the line pressure.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • IDL ON

      HINT:
      OFF: Line pressure up (When the active test of "Activate the Solenoid (SLT)" is performed, the ECM commands the SLT solenoid to turn off) ON: No action (normal operation)      		 [Solenoid (SLT)]
      0: OFF
      1: ON      		 -
      Activate the Lock Up [Test Details]
      Control the shift solenoid SLU and SL to set the automatic transaxle to the lock-up condition.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Throttle valve opening angle: Less than 35%
      • Vehicle speed. 37 mph (60 km/h) or more, and 6th gear
      		 [Lock-up]
      0 OFF
      1: ON      		 Possible to check the SLU and SL solenoid operation.
      Activate the Solenoid (SL) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N position
      		 [Solenoid (SL)]
      0: OFF
      1: ON      		 -
      Control the Shift Position [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid valve and set each shift position by yourself.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      IDL: ON      		 [Shift Position]
      0001: 1st
      0010 2nd
      0011 3rd
      0100: 4th
      0101. 5th
      0110: 6th      		 Possible to check the operation of the shift solenoid valves
      Upshifts and downshifts should be performed consecutively. A 10-second interval is required between gear changes
      Do not downshift at high speeds. Doing so will damage the automatic transaxle.
      Activate the Solenoid (SL1) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL1
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N position
      		 [Solenoid (SL1)]
      0: OFF
      1: ON      		 -
      Activate the Solenoid (SL2) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL2
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N position
      		 [Solenoid (SL2)]
      0. OFF
      1: ON      		 -
      Activate the Solenoid (SL3) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL3
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N position
      		 [Solenoid (SL3)]
      0: OFF
      1: ON      		 -
      Activate the Solenoid (SL4) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL4
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped
      • Shift lever in P or N position
      		 [Solenoid (SL4)]
      0: OFF
      1: ON      		 -

      *: "Activate the Solenoid (SLT)" in the Active Test is performed to check the line pressure changes by connecting the SST to the automatic transaxle. The same SST is used for the HYDRAULIC TEST (See HYDRAULIC TEST  )as well.

      HINT:

      The pressure values in Active Test and HYDRAULIC TEST will be different from each other.

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