Scan Tool Data Definitions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Outlook. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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® 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® 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® 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® 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® 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® Call Center.
Year Module Build: This displays the year the module was built.