Communication Interface Module Scan Tool Information

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Vehicle Communication Interface Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter	Expected Value	Description
Operating Conditions: Ignition ON
GPS Data:
Dead Reckoning Calibration Status	Calibrated or Not Calibrated	Indicates the dead reckoning calibration status.
Position Calibration Method	Varies	Indicates the method used to determine current location. (0) GPS, (1) Wheel Speed Dead Reckoning only, (2) Combined Wheel Speed and GPS, (3) Gyro only, (4) Combined Gyro and GPS, (5) No Fix
Month	MM	This displays the current month.
Day	DD	This displays the current day of the month.
Year	YY	This displays the current year.
Hour	HH	This displays the GPS current hour (24 hour format - GMT).
Minute	MM	This displays the GPS current minute.
Second	SS	This displays the GPS current second.
GPS Signal	Varies	The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is a GPS signal received by the vehicle communication interface module.
Signal Strength Data:
Current Transceiver Identifier	Varies	The scan tool displays a 2-5 digit value. This is the transceiver identification number.
GSM Signal Strength	Varies	The scan tool displays 0-127. This is the vehicle communication interface module signal strength.
Signal Type	Digital	This is the signal type received by the vehicle communication interface module.
Bluetooth Data:
Bluetooth	Enabled	Indicates if the Bluetooth system is enabled or disabled.
Bluetooth Link Status	Varies	Indicates the current link status. (0) Unconnected, (1) connected / Idle, (2)Call active, (3) 3 way calling active
Bluetooth Link Quality	Varies	The scan tool displays a decimal value between 0 and 255.
Bluetooth Phone to Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Authentication Status	Active or Inactive	Displays the bluetooth phone to vehicle communication interface module authentication status.
Bluetooth Phone to Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Communication Status	Active or Inactive	Displays the bluetooth phone to vehicle communication interface module status.
Bluetooth Phone Voice Recognition Status	Active or Inactive	Displays the bluetooth phone to voice recognition status.

Vehicle Communication Interface Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control	Description
B1000 Information	This shows the data recorded when DTC B1000 was set in the vehicle communication interface module.
Green Indicator	The vehicle communication interface module illuminates the green LED when ON is selected.
Phone Call Test	When ON is selected, vehicle communication interface module commands OnStar to connect to the OnStar Center.
Red Indicator	The vehicle communication interface module illuminates the red LED when ON is selected.
Preferred Roaming List Update	The vehicle communication interface module performs a preferred roaming list (PRL) update when this is selected.
Remote Vehicle Speed Limiting Reset	This function resets the speed limiting feature.