What kind of body control does a Pontiac Bonneville have?
BODY CONTROL MODULE 1998 Pontiac Bonneville 1997-98 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT General Motors Corp. – Body Control Module Buick; LeSabre & Riviera Oldsmobile; Aurora, Eighty Eight, LSS & Regency Pontiac; Bonneville * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST * WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation.
Where is the Body Control Module ( BCM ) located?
Attached To Left Front Door Pillar RH Rear Junction Block …………. Under Right Rear Seat Cushion (1) – Multifunction Alarm, Lock and Lighting (MALL) module may also be referred to as Body Control Module (BCM). TROUBLE SHOOTING * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
How does the body control module work on a car?
1) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Depress and hold power door UNLOCK switch. Cycle headlights 6 times within 20 seconds of depressing UNLOCK switch. Release power door lock UNLOCK switch. 2) MALL module will sound stored history codes by audible bongs. Number of bongs correspond to history code number.
BODY CONTROL MODULE 1998 Pontiac Bonneville 1997-98 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT General Motors Corp. – Body Control Module Buick; LeSabre & Riviera Oldsmobile; Aurora, Eighty Eight, LSS & Regency Pontiac; Bonneville * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST * WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation.
Attached To Left Front Door Pillar RH Rear Junction Block …………. Under Right Rear Seat Cushion (1) – Multifunction Alarm, Lock and Lighting (MALL) module may also be referred to as Body Control Module (BCM). TROUBLE SHOOTING * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
1) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Depress and hold power door UNLOCK switch. Cycle headlights 6 times within 20 seconds of depressing UNLOCK switch. Release power door lock UNLOCK switch. 2) MALL module will sound stored history codes by audible bongs. Number of bongs correspond to history code number.
Where can I find the Body Control Module?
For more information on your vehicle’s body control module, chat with a knowledgeable expert at your local NAPA AUTO PARTS store. Photo courtesy of Flickr. Having been bitten by the car bug at a young age, I spent my formative years surrounded by Studebakers at car shows across Quebec and the northeastern United States.
What can cause a body control module to fail?
Most of the time, a damaged BCM will have to be replaced and can’t be repaired. Water, vibration, heat and age can all contribute to a module failing, which, depending on the placement of the unit in your vehicle, can be difficult to avoid.
How can you tell if your body control module is on the Fritz?
Since the BCM touches on so many different systems, it’s not always obvious when things start to go awry. Check out this brief explanation of the BCM and the symptoms that could indicate it’s on the fritz.