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Battery Charger Inoperative, Check Vehicle Displayed on Battery Charger (Reprogram BPCM)

Subject:Battery Charger Inoperative, Check Vehicle Displayed on Battery Charger (Reprogram BPCM)

Models:1997-1998 Chevrolet S-10 Electric Truck
With Panasonic (TP-6) Lead Acid Battery Pack



Condition

Some customers may comment that the batteries are not charging and a Check Vehicle message is displayed on the charger.

Cause

The Accessory Power Control Module (APCM) fails to power up properly. The technician will find DTCs 26, 33, and 61 stored in history. The Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) will have a DTC 268 stored in history as well.

Correction

Reprogram the BPCM with new software. The software is available from Techline starting in June, 2001 on the TIS 2000 version 6 data update or later.

Warranty Information

For vehicle repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N8520

Control Module - Reprogram

0.4 hr