Body Control Module

BODY CONTROL MODULE
The Body Control Module (BCM) supplies vehicle occupants with visual and audible information and controls various vehicle functions. To provide and receive information, the module is interfaced to the vehicle's serial bus communications network (the Chrysler Collision Detection bus, or CCD bus). This network consists of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the Electro/Mechanical Instrument Cluster (MIC), the Compass/Mini-Trip Module, the Airbag Control Module (ACM), the Sentry Key ImmobilizeR Module (SKIM) and the Controller Antilock Brake (CAB). The BCM is operational when battery power is supplied to the module. Ignition switch power is needed for ignition switch functions.

The Body Control Module provides the following features:
- A/C switch status/evaporator temperature status
- Automatic door locks
- Chimes
- Courtesy lamps
- BCM diagnostic support
- Door lock inhibit
- Headlamp time delay
- Illuminated entry
- Instrument panel dimming
- Manual A/C (mode door control)
- Mechanical instrument cluster support
- Power door locks (with/with out remote keyless entry)
- Vehicle theft security system (VTSS)
- Windshield wiper/washer
- Power top inhibit