Scan Tool Data Definitions

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30SECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions
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8-Digit GM Part Number

This displays the part number for the vehicle communication interface mode (VCIM).

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.

Electronic Serial Number

This is the electronic serial number stored in the VCIM which is used by the OnStar® Call Center.

GPS Signal

This displays the status of a received GPS signal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RENDER: 1.0x

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