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Body Control Module (BCM) Replacement

If the body control module (BCM) is replaced, the following procedures must be performed in the following order:

  1. BCM Reprogramming--Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.
  2. Important: This procedure has to be performed only for vehicles equipped with Passlock™ System.

  3. Theft Learn--Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent. A new BCM will learn the Passlock™ information automatically, but the powertrain control module (PCM) must still learn the theft information from the BCM.

BCM Reprogramming

If the BCM is reprogrammed, the following procedures must be performed

  1. BCM Reprogramming--Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.
  2. Important: This procedure has to be performed only for vehicles equipped with Passlock™ System.

  3. Theft Learn--Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent.

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Replacement

If the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) is replaced, the following procedures must be performed in the following order:

  1. BCM Reprogramming--Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.
  2. Important: This procedure has to be performed only for vehicles equipped with Passlock™ System.

  3. Theft Learn--Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent.

Passlock™ Sensor Replacement

If the Passlock™ sensor is replaced, perform the theft learn procedure. Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent.