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Communication Interface Module Scan Tool Information for Pontiac G8 2008

Communication Interface Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

Operating Conditions

Expected Value

Definition

Ignition is ON, engine OFF, and vehicle is stationary

Date

--

Numeric

This displays DD/MM/YYYY. This is the date the VCIM was manufactured.

GPS Signal

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is a GPS signal received by the VCIM.

Signal Strength

--

68

The scan tool displays 0-100. This is the VCIM signal strength.

Signal Type

--

Digital

The scan tool displays Digital or Analog. This is the signal type received by the VCIM.

Time

--

Numeric

The scan tool displays HH:MM:SS. This is the current time.

Transceiver ID

--

Transceiver ID

The scan tool displays a 2-5 digit value. This is the transceiver identification number.

Communication Interface Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Parameter

Operating Conditions

Definition

Ignition is ON, engine OFF, and vehicle is stationary

B1000 Data

--

This shows the data recorded when DTC B1000 was set in the VCIM.

Green LED

--

The VCIM illuminates the green LED on the inside rearview mirror when ON is selected.

Phone Call Test

--

When ON is selected, VCIM commands OnStar® to the OnStar® center.

Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Update

--

The VCIM performs a preferred roaming list (PRL) update when this is selected.

Red LED

--

The VCIM illuminates the red LED on the inside rearview mirror when OFF is selected