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Scan Tool Data Definitions

8 - Digit GM Part Number - The scan tool displays an S digit alphanumeric number. The part number of the module.

AM Pass A Stop Level - This is the first pass stopping level for the seek/scan feature. If nothing is found above this level, the radio will then go to the AM Pass B Stop Level. This is a factory preset value and is not changeable.

AM Pass B Stop Level - This is the second pass stopping level for the seek/scan feature. This is a factory preset value and is not changeable.

Antenna Power - The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the antenna enable terminal.

Auto Volume Control - The scan tool displays On/Off. The state of the auto volume control function.

Band Number - The scan tool displays AM/FM1/FM2. The current band that the radio is in.

CD Changer - The scan tool displays Connected/Disconnected. The module displays connected when a remote CD changer is present.

CD Changer H.W. Level - The scan tool displays 0-999. The number of the CD changer hardware level.

CD Changer S.W. Level - The scan tool displays 0-999. The number of the CD changer software level.

Clock - The scan tool displays 12 hr or 24 hr.

Driver Number - The scan tool displays 1-2. The memory position the driver has selected as received by Class 2 lines.

DSP Selected - The scan tool displays the equalization setting selected (talk, front/driver seat, ambience, spacious, or off).

FM Pass A Stop Level - This is the first pass stopping level for the seek/scan feature. If nothing is found above this level, the radio will then go to the FM Pass B Stop Level. This is a factory preset value and is not changeable.

FM Pass B Stop Level - This is the second pass stopping level for the seek/scan feature. This is a factory preset value and is not changeable.

Ign. Cycles Since Last DTC - The scan tool displays the number of ignition cycles since the last DTC was set.

Julian Date of Build - The scan tool displays 0 - 999. The month and year that the module was built.

Language - The scan tool displays what language is being displayed on the radio.

Master Prom ID - The scan tool displays 0 - 9999. The identification number of the radios internal PROM.

New VIN Counter - The scan tool displays 0 - 99. The number of times the radio has been in different vehicles.

Point of Sale - The scan tool displays the country the vehicle was sold in.

Power Mode Config. - The vehicle configuration that the radio is set up for (Deville, Seville, or Eldorado).

Preset Settings - The scan tool displays Home/Away. Whether the radio is set to home settings or away settings.

Region Code - The scan tool displays the region the radio is set for (US, Asia, Australia, Europe, Saudi)

Sequence Number - The shift and sequence of build of the radio.

Signal Strength - The scan tool displays 0 - 255 decibels. The strength of the station that the radio is tuned to.

Slave Prom ID - The scan tool displays 0 - 9999. The identification number of the radios internal PROM.

Source Selected - The scan tool displays which sound source has been selected (Tuner, Cassette, CD/MD, CDX, Phone, Radio Off)

Theft Lock - The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays active when the radio receives the incorrect VIN number across Class 2 lines.

Total Cassette Hours - The scan tool displays 0 - 999 hrs. The total number of hours the cassette player has been used.

Total CD/MD Hours - The scan tool displays 0 - 999 hrs. The total number of hours the CD/MD player has been used.

Total Radio Hours - The scan tool displays 0 - 999 hrs. The total number of hours the radio has been used.

Year Module Built - The scan tool displays 1990 - 2020. The production year the module was manufactured.