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Setup New Body Control Module (BCM)

TOOLS REQUIRED
Scan Tool (Tech 2)

IMPORTANT:
^ Read this procedure carefully and completely.
^ The BCM will not function properly if the Setup New BCM procedure is not performed.
^ Perform the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure after successfully finishing the Setup New BCM procedure. If the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure is not performed after a BCM replacement, the following conditions may occur:
- The vehicle will not be protected against theft by the PASSLOCK system.
- The engine will not crank nor start.

1. Connect a Scan Tool (Tech 2) to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Turn the ignition switch on.
3. Select Diagnostics and input all of the required data when prompted by the Scan Tool (Tech 2).
4. Select BODY CONTROL MODULE.
5. Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
6. Select New VIN and input all required data.
7. Exit back to the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu.
8. Select BCM REPROGRAMMING.
9 .The scan tool will display DO YOU WANT TO SETUP A BODY CONTROL MODULE? At the prompt, select SETUP BCM hotspot on the scan tool.
10. The scan tool will display. NOW SETTING UP THE NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE.
11. When the BCM has been setup successfully, the scan tool will display: BODY CONTROL MODULE SETUP IS COMPLETE.
12. When the BCM Setup Procedure and VIN have been entered, proceed with the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure.

NOTE: After the above procedure has been completed, personalization of the BCM defaults to a default setting. Inform the customer that the personalization settings must be set again.