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.