Scan Tool Data Definitions (Gen 6)

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD V8-4.8L VIN VSECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions (Gen 6)
SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS (GEN 6)

8-Digit GM Part Number: This displays the part number for the VCIM.

Component Serial Number 13-16: This is the third partition of the serial number.

Date: This is the date as synchronized with GPS satellites.

Electronic Serial Number: This is the electronic serial number stored in the VCIM which is used by the OnStar(R) 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 I.D.: This displays the version of OnStar(R) 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(R) VCIM is currently operating in a digital or analog market.

Software I.D.: This displays the 3-digit number of the software version used on the OnStar(R) 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(R) VCIM is using for cellular signal.

VCI Module Station I.D.: 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.
RENDER: 1.0x

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