Freeze Frame/Failure Records

1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Freeze Frame/Failure Records
If the control module turns the MIL ON because a DTC is set. the following information is stored in the scan tool and displayed in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data list.

^ The DTC that caused the MIL to be turned ON.

^ The engine speed (RPM) at the time the DTC set.

^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) at the time the DTC set.

^ The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) at the time the DTC set.

^ The Short Term (ST) Fuel Trim for Bank 1 at the time the DTC set.

^ The Long Term (LT) Fuel Trim for Bank 1 at the time the DTC set.

^ The Short Term (ST) Fuel Trim for Bank 2 at the time the DTC set.

^ The Long Term (LT) Fuel Trim for Bank 2 at the time the DTC set.

^ The Loop Status at the time the DTC set.

^ The Engine Load at the time the DTC set.

^ The Mass Air Flow (MAF) at the time the DTC set.

^ The Vehicle Speed at the time the DTC set.

^ The Mileage Since First Failure.

^ The Mileage Since MIL Request.

This information will remain stored in the control module until the following occurs:

^ A misfire DTC is set, and that information is stored.

^ A fuel trim DTC is set, and that information is stored.

^ The DTC information is cleared.
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