Where do I find the BCM database on my computer?
BCM stores the BCM database in two files with the extensions LDF and MDF, by default, the files are named MSBusinessContactManager.* and are located in the hidden C:\Documents and Settingssername\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Business Contact Manager directory.
What to do if BCM can’t connect to SQL Server?
If you are using the database name BCM suggested and can’t connect, verify the SQL service is running. If the SQL service is running, verify the TCP/IP protocol is enabled and correct TCP Port assigned. To check the TCP/IP setting, open the SQL Server Configuration Manager and expand SQL Server Network Configuration.
How to enable or disable TCP / IP for BCM?
To check the TCP/IP setting, open the SQL Server Configuration Manager and expand SQL Server Network Configuration. Select Protocols for the SQL instance you are using for BCM (MSSQLSERVER in my screenshot, it may be different on your system). If TCP/IP is disabled, right click on it and Enable then try to connect remotely.
What is the real name of the BCM server?
If you changed your user account name previously, your real account name is the name used on your account folder in C:\Users. This is the name you must use for your account on the BCM server. You cannot use a Microsoft account login on Windows 8 and connect to a shared SQL database.
What happens if your BCM is not working?
A malfunctioning BCM will activate dashboard instrumentation cluster error and warning lights. These lights may flash off and on if the BCM is not able to read the sensors correctly. Your vehicle performance may also be affected as the BCM communicates with other control modules in the vehicle.
What to do if your BCM is on Blink?
Check the fuse box if you suspect that your vehicle’s BCM is on the blink. Make sure all the fuses are in good shape. If any are burnt out, replace them immediately.
When to replace a Body Control Module ( BCM )?
Because the BCM is the one handling a lot of different functions in the car, it is also inevitable for all those functions to stop working when the BCM does get damaged. When this happens, a replacement may be the best resort for you. Still, the repair cost of the control module also depends on the kind of vehicle that you drive.
What causes a BCM to malfunction on a car?
When a BCM is malfunctioning, the electronic components of the vehicle will begin acting in strange ways and not working properly. Some of the possible causes of a malfunctioning BCM include the clock on the radio not keeping its time and reverting to 12:00 when the vehicle is turned off, then turned on again.