Body Control Module: Operation

The PCM and BFC share hardware and software in order to controlA/C compressor clutch. The BFC performs the following software functions: Limits low speed compressor operation, prevents clutch slippage, monitors for overpressure, determines low ambient pressure and controls compressor clutch.

Battery rundown protection (or battery guard) feature provides protection from excessive battery drain caused by high current loads that are accidentally left on. When ignition is turned off, a timeout period is started. If odometer reads less than 15 miles, timeout period will last for 3 minutes. If odometer reads more than 15 miles, timeout period will last for 20 minutes. When timeout expires, inadvertent power output is turned off.

Each time ignition switch is turned from ACC to RUN position, BFC controls an instrument cluster bulb check for a calibrated amount of time. During this bulb check, all gauge indicators are moved at the same time and all indicators are lit.

When BFC activates an indicator in the instrument cluster, it may also produce a chime. The following chimes are provided: Oil pressure indicator, engine coolant temperature indicator, low fuel indicator, BRAKE indicator, SERVICE VEHICLE SOON indicator, CHECK OIL indicator, volts indicator, LOW WASH indicator, low coolant indicator, and door ajar.