info on "bcm" body control module
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RE: info on "bcm" body control module
The Body Control Module (BCM) has been upgraded to support the J1850 vehicle communications and diagnostics bus and now mounts directly on the junction block located in the lower, left cowl side. It is available in two feature levels-base and premium. It...
[ul][*]controls all exterior lamps
includes a Battery Saver feature that turns off exterior lamps left on for 10 minutes and extinguish courtesy lamps after 60 minutes. The automatic exterior light shut-off does not affect the headlamp time delay feature, which leaves the lights on for only 90 seconds.[*]operates the manual HVAC system.
provides control system diagnostics for the manual HVAC system. Diagnostic codes relating to malfunctions of the interface between temperature and mode controls on the instrument panel and door positions in the HVAC unit have been added. They are accessible through the data bus and may be shown on the instrument cluster odometer display.
actuates and times electric rear window defogger (EBL) operation.
locks all doors and arms the Vehicle Theft Alarm when any door is locked with the key. In addition it provide a choice of unlocking modes. Unlocking the drivers door with the key unlocks that door only. However, if the key is returned to the "neutral" position and again turned to the unlock position, all doors unlock. Unlocking the passenger door with the key immediately unlocks all doors
operates the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. RKE, which was a stand-alone system, is now integrated into the BCM.
If the windshield wipers are on when the ignition is switched off, it keeps the wiper motor running until the blades are in the park position
provides trunk release logic that prevents inadvertent opening. The trunk release button on the instrument panel and the trunk button on the RKE will open the trunk only when the ignition is off (or the transmission is in Park), and the alarm is off
provides customer-programmable rolling door locks. The Owner's Manual includes instructions for enabling or disabling the feature
this is all i could find and its from allpar.com i hope this is what you were looking for if not im sry for posting [/ul]
[ul][*]controls all exterior lamps
includes a Battery Saver feature that turns off exterior lamps left on for 10 minutes and extinguish courtesy lamps after 60 minutes. The automatic exterior light shut-off does not affect the headlamp time delay feature, which leaves the lights on for only 90 seconds.[*]operates the manual HVAC system.
provides control system diagnostics for the manual HVAC system. Diagnostic codes relating to malfunctions of the interface between temperature and mode controls on the instrument panel and door positions in the HVAC unit have been added. They are accessible through the data bus and may be shown on the instrument cluster odometer display.
actuates and times electric rear window defogger (EBL) operation.
locks all doors and arms the Vehicle Theft Alarm when any door is locked with the key. In addition it provide a choice of unlocking modes. Unlocking the drivers door with the key unlocks that door only. However, if the key is returned to the "neutral" position and again turned to the unlock position, all doors unlock. Unlocking the passenger door with the key immediately unlocks all doors
operates the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. RKE, which was a stand-alone system, is now integrated into the BCM.
If the windshield wipers are on when the ignition is switched off, it keeps the wiper motor running until the blades are in the park position
provides trunk release logic that prevents inadvertent opening. The trunk release button on the instrument panel and the trunk button on the RKE will open the trunk only when the ignition is off (or the transmission is in Park), and the alarm is off
provides customer-programmable rolling door locks. The Owner's Manual includes instructions for enabling or disabling the feature
this is all i could find and its from allpar.com i hope this is what you were looking for if not im sry for posting [/ul]