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Scan Tool Data Definitions

SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

8-Digit GM Part Number The scan tool displays an 8-digit alphanumeric number. This is part number of the module.

Antenna Signal The scan tool displays 0-300. The signal from the antenna is measured in dBuV.

Band Number The scan tool displays AM/FM1/FM2. This is the current band setting.

Calibration ID The scan tool displays 0-9999. This number designates what calibrations the radio contains.

Cassette Cut Tape The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of cut tape errors the radio has recorded.

Cassette Inserted The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays Yes when a cassette is inserted.

Cassette Load/Unload Errors The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of cassette loading and unloading errors the radio has recorded.

Cassette Metal The scan tool displays Metal/Not Metal. The scan tool displays Metal when a metal cassette is inserted.

Cassette Side The scan tool displays Bottom/Top. This indicates which side of the tape is being played.

Cassette Tight Tape The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of cassette tight tape errors the radio has recorded.

CD Changer The scan tool displays Present/Not Present. The module displays present when a remote CD changer is connected.

CD Focus Errors The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of CD focus errors the radio has recorded.

CD Inserted The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays Yes when a CD is inserted.

CD Load/Unload Errors The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of CD loading and unloading errors the radio has recorded.

CD Tracking Errors The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of CD tracking errors the radio has recorded.

Driver Number The scan tool displays Driver 1/Driver 2. This is the memory position the driver has selected as received by Class 2 lines.

Julian Date of Build The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the month and year that the module was built.

New VIN Counter The scan tool displays 0-999. This is the number of times a new VIN has been received.

Phone The scan tool displays Present/Not Present. The module displays present when a phone is connected.

Preset Control The scan tool displays a preset number 1-6. This is the preset number when the radio is on a preset station.

PROM ID The scan tool displays 0-9999. This is the identification number of the radios internal PROM.

Sequence Number The scan tool displays 0-9999. This is the identification number of the radio's internal PROM.

Single CD Track Number The scan tool displays 0-99. This is the current track being played.

Source The scan tool displays Off/Tuner/CD/Cassette. This indicates the current source of audio.

Theft Armed The scan tool displays Yes/No/Learned VIN. The scan tool displays Yes when the theft mode has been turned ON by recognizing a valid VIN.

Theft Lock The scan tool displays Locked/Unlocked. The scan tool displays Locked when the radio receives the incorrect VIN from the PCM across Class 2 lines.

Total Cassette Hours The scan tool displays 0-999 hrs. This is the total number of hours the cassette player has been used.

Total CD Hours The scan tool displays 0-999 hrs. This is the total number of hours the CD player has been used.

Total Radio Hours The scan tool displays 0-999 hrs. This is the total number of hours the radio has been used.

Year Module Built The scan tool displays a 1990-2020. This is the production year the module was manufactured.