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).

Antenna Module

- This displays if the vehicle is equipped with an antenna module.

Auxiliary Audio Input

- This displays present if an auxiliary audio device is connected to the radio.

Base Model Part Number

- Part number of the module hardware only.

Battery Voltage

- Battery voltage received at the module.

Calculated System Temperature

- The amplifier calculates the internal operating temperature based off operating time and volume.

CD H.W. Level

- This displays the compact disk hardware level.

CD S.W. Level

- This displays the compact disk software level.

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.

DRR

- This parameter displays present if the vehicle is equipped with a digital radio receiver.

DVD H/W Part Number

- This displays the DVD player hardware level.

DVD S/W Part Number

- This displays the DVD player software level.

Electronic Serial Number

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

End Model Part Number

- Part number of module with software.

GPS Signal

- This displays the status of a received GPS signal.

Ign. Cycles Since Last DTC

- This displays the number of times the ignition has been cycled from the OFF to ON position since the last DTC was set.

Ignition Counter

- This displays the number of times the ignition has been cycled from the OFF to ON position.

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.

Navigation Hardware Level

- This displays the navigation hardware version.

Navigation Software Version

- This displays the navigation software version.

Phone Signal

- This verifies if the VCIM has phone reception.

Power Mode

- This displays the status of the vehicle power mode (ignition switch).

Radio ID

- This displays the version of radio the vehicle is equipped with.

Rear Audio Seek Down Switch

- This displays active when the rear audio seek down switch button is pressed and then inactive when released.

Rear Audio Seek Up Switch

- This parameter displays active when the rear audio seek up switch button is pressed and then inactive when released.

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.

Software Part Number

- The part number of the software currently installed in the module.

Source Button

- This displays active when the source button is pressed and then inactive when released.

Theft Lock Status

- This displays if theft lock is active.

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.

Video Display

- This displays present when the vehicle is equipped with a rear seat entertainment system.

VIN Information

- This displays the vehicle VIN number stored in the module.

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.