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Scan Tool Data Definitions



Scan Tool Data Definitions

8-Digit GM Part Number
- This displays the part number for the vehicle communication interface mode (VCIM).

Component Serial Number 13-16
- This is the third partition of the serial number.

Date
- This is the date as synchronized with global positioning system (GPS) satellites.

Electronic Serial Number
- This is the electronic serial number stored in the VCIM which is used by the OnStar(R) Call Center.

GPS Signal
- This displays the status of a received GPS signal.

Julian Date of Build
- This displays the day of the year the module was built.

Module ID
- This displays the version of OnStar(R) which the vehicle is equipped with.

Signal Strength
- This displays a calculated value for cellular reception signal strength. A higher number indicates a stronger signal.

Signal Type
- This displays whether the Generation 6 OnStar(R) VCIM is currently operating in a digital or analog market.

Software ID
- This displays the 3-digit number of the software version used on the OnStar(R) VCIM.

Time
- This displays the time as synchronized with GPS Satellites.

Transceiver ID
- This displays the ID number of the cellular tower that the OnStar(R) VCIM is using for cellular signal.

VCI Module Station ID
- This is the station identification number stored in the VCIM which is used by the OnStar(R) Call Center.

Year Module Build
- This displays the year the module was built.