Where is the body control module located on my car?
My car has 226000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. The BCM or body control module will be located under the dashboard on the driver side towards the center of the vehicle. Look to the right of the steering column towards the firewall. It will be a small black rectangle.
How does a Body Control Module ( BCM ) work?
It streamlines the manufacturing and troubleshooting aspects of electronic modules by housing the modules into one, central unit instead of each function having its own device. It also coordinates the operating functions of many non-engine related ancillary items as well as security features.
Can a Wrong Body Control Module be replaced?
How To Repair A Body Control Module The wrong body control module can be replaced and can’t. Depending on the placement of the unit in your car, water, vibration, heat and age can all contribute to a module failing. Make sure to keep your body control module clean and dry and protect it from excessive heat or unwanted shaking if at all possible.
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.
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 does the Body Control Module do in a Chrysler?
The body control module, or BCM, in a Chrysler vehicle controls all of the body-related functions such as the interior lights and door chimes. This module is a computerized component, and when it fails a number of symptoms can occur.
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.
When to ignore a bad body control module?
If your control module bcm malfunctions, it can either actively cause damage to your car by messing up the systems that it controls or passively cause damage to your car by failing to alert you about systems that are malfunctioning. Needless to say, you never want to ignore certain body control module problems.