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Body Control Module

NOTE: Following procedure is written specifically for GM Tech 2 scan tool. A generic scan tool may not be capable of performing all necessary reprogramming functions. After performing BCM setup procedure, all personal settings must be reset. Air bag indicator light may remain ON after BCM module is replaced, and during programming procedure for BCM, until after procedure is completed and ignition switch is cycled OFF and ON.
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below left side of instrument panel, to right of steering column. See Figure . Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Select DIAGNOSTICS and input all required vehicle data when prompted by scan tool. Select BODY CONTROL MODULE. Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Select NEW VIN and input all required data. Exit back to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and select BCM REPROGRAMMING.
  2. When scan tool displays, DO YOU WANT TO SETUP A BODY CONTROL MODULE?, select SETUP BCM hot spot on scan tool. Scan tool will display NOW SETTING UP THE NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE. When BCM has been setup successfully, scan tool will display BODY CONTROL MODULE SETUP IS COMPLETE.
  3. Press EXIT to go to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU. To complete procedure, select SET OPTIONS from SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu. Under SET OPTIONS menu, user selects following: POINT OF SALE, to continue with procedure, follow scan tool on-screen instructions to select point of sale. LOAD MANAGEMENT OPTION, to continue with procedure, follow scan tool on-screen instructions to select load management option. Press EXIT, to go back to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu. Perform THEFT DETERRENT RELEARN  .