Base Body Control Module Lock-Up (08-14-94 REV. A)

Publication date: 1994-12-30
Reference number: 08-14-94 REV. A
Supersedes refnos: 08-14-94

BASE BODY CONTROL MODULE LOCK-UP

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-14-94, 08-14-94 REV. A, Date of Issue: December 30, 1994
Superceded Bulletin(s): 08-14-94, Date of Issue: March 25, 1994

BASE BODY CONTROL MODULE LOCK-UP

Model(s): 1993-94 Chrysler (LH) Concorde, New Yorker

1993-94 Dodge (LH) Intrepid

1993-94 Eagle (LH) Vision

Group: Electrical

Bulletin No.: 08-14-94 Rev.A

Date: December 30, 1994

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin No. 08-14-94, dated March 25, 1994 which should be removed from your files. Body Control Module (BCM) identification and replacement information has been revised.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a base Body Control Module (BCM). These vehicles will not be equipped with Automatic Temperature (ATC), Overhead Travel Information System (OTIS), or Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Instrument cluster gauges, panel lamps, and electric door locks do not operate, interior courtesy lamps may remain on, and air bag light illuminated (the illuminated light does not affect air bag operation). Symptoms are more prevalent in cold weather.

DIAGNOSIS

Verify that the battery reset of the Body Control Module (BCM) removes all symptoms and that the vehicle has a base body controller by noting software version as shown by the Scan Tool (DRB II/III), or Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS). Shown below are BCM part numbers and corresponding software versions.

BNC PARTS

Bcm P/N	Software Version
4606750	8.3
4605998	8.4
4759217	8.6

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This bulletin involves exchanging the base BCM, P/N 4606750, 4605998, 4759217, with a base BCM, P/N 4759410 or later version.

Verify the vehicle has a base BCM, version 8.3, 8.4, or 8.6 software. Contact the Chrysler Authorized Service Center for a base BCM (P/N 4759410 or later version) exchange unit.
Remove the right instrument panel end cover.
Remove the right side cowl trim panel and pull carpet back exposing dash liner.
Cut dash liner along perforated lines and pull back dash liner.
Remove screw through oblong access hole at right end of knee bolster.
Remove push-in fastener at lower leg of module from underneath instrument panel and maneuver module down and out. Disconnect the electrical connectors to remove control module.
For installation, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: The base replacement body controller (P/N 4759410) supplied by the service center will install the "Rolling Door Locks" feature on 1993 LH vehicles. This feature will be activated when the base BCM is installed. It can be deactivated using the Scan Tool (DRB II/III).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE: 0.5 Hrs.

LABOR OPERATION NO: 08-19-02-94

FAILURE CODE: 58 - Internal Defect