Learned Features
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
LEARNED FEATURES CHART
| FEATURE | LEARNING KEY |
|---|---|
| REAR WIPER CONTROL ON HVAC CONTROL ON INSTRUMENT PANEL | PCI BUS MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM HVAC CONTROL |
| AUTOMATIC HEADLAMPS | PCI MESSAGE FROM OVERHEAD OR HEADLAMP SWITCH POSITION (AUTO) |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY | SKREEM MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM MODULE |
| FRONT FOG LAMPS | HEADLAMP SWITCH POSITION (PARK W/FRONT FOG LAMPS) |
| POWER SLIDING DOOR | PCI IFR RECEIVED FROM MODULE |
| THE BCM HAS FOUR SWITCH INPUTS FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE; LOCATED IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ARE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR SWITCHES TO ACTIVATE EITHER OR BOTH SLIDING DOORS UNDER THE PROPER CONDITIONS. ALSO ARE B-PILLAR SWITCHES LOCATED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR POSTS. | |
| POWER LIFTGATE | PCI IFR RECEIVED FROM MODULE |
| THE BCM HAS ONE LIFTGATE INPUT LOCATED IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE. | |
| POWER LOCKOUT SWITCH INPUT | |
| THE BCM HAS ONE LOCKOUT SWITCH INPUT THAT WHEN ENABLED WILL DISABLE THE B-PILLAR SLIDING DOOR SWITCHES FROM ACTIVATING EITHER SLIDING DOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. | |
| PCI AUDIO SYSTEM | PCI MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM MODULE |
| REMOTE RADIO CONTROLS | REMOTE RADIO SWITCHES PRESENT |
| VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY | SKREEM MESSAGE RECEIVED, VALID KEY RECEIVED, & DIAGNOSTIC PID RECEIVED. |
| MEMORY SEAT AND MIRRORS | MEMORY SEAT SWITCH PRESENT AND OR PCI MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM MEMORY MODULE |
| ABS W/TRACTION CONTROL | PCI MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM CAB |
| SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM | PCI MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM SKIM OR VTSS PRESENT |
| ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MODULE | PCI MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MODULE (APM) |
When replacing a BCM there are three modules available:
- Base
- Midline
- RG - Export
The Midline controller is used on vehicles that have Power Door Locks. If a vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Theft Security System, the Midline controller becomes a Premium when the theft feature is enabled.
CAUTION:
Do not swap Body Control Modules between vehicles or body controller's off the shelf.
The BCM has internal diagnostic capability that assists in diagnosing the system error. When an OPEN or a SHORT circuit exists, the diagnostic tool can be used to read the BCM faults. The faults are very descriptive in identifying the appropriate feature that has faulted.
The only two faults that the BCM logs that conclude the replacement of a BCM are faults;
- # 01 - Internal BCM failure (replace BCM)
- # 1F - J1850 Internal Hardware Failure (replace BCM)
Otherwise the appropriate diagnostic procedures for each of the features should be taken when the BCM logs a fault.