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BCM Identification

This vehicle is equipped with 1 of 3 types of body control module (BCM). The BCM type installed on this vehicle is based on the vehicle equipment, point of sale, and option content.

Refer to On-Board Diagnostic Features for more information on how to identify the BCM type installed by using the on-board diagnostic feature. The following identifies the functions and basic option content of all 3 BCM types:

BCM Type 2

BCM type 2 is the base BCM that provides all standard BCM functions. Refer to the BCM function table for type 2 BCM.

BCM Type 3

BCM type 3 provides all of the features of the BCM type 2 plus keyless entry. Vehicles with RPO AU0 are equipped with a BCM type 3.

BCM Type 4

BCM type 4 provides all of the features of the BCM type 2 and type 3 plus content theft deterrent. Vehicles with RPO AU0 and UA6 are equipped with a BCM type 4.

BCM Function

BCM Type

Audible Warnings

Type 2, 3, 4

Inadvertent Load Monitoring

Type 2, 3, 4

Fasten Seat Belt Indicator Control

Type 2, 3, 4

Interior Light Illumination

Type 2, 3, 4

Auxiliary Chime Functions (IPC)

Type 2, 3, 4

Driver Information Reminder

Type 2, 3, 4

Key Cylinder Unlock

Type 2, 3, 4

Power Door Lock Functions

Type 2, 3, 4

Automatic Door Locks

Type 2, 3, 4

Feature Customization

Type 2, 3, 4

On-Board Diagnostics

Type 2, 3, 4

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Type 2, 3, 4

Keyless Entry

Type 3, 4

Key Cylinder Lock

Type 4

Content Theft Deterrent

Type 4

Interior Lighting

The body control module (BCM) provides the following interior light functions:

    • Interior illumination
    • Delayed illumination
    • Exit illumination
    • Theatre dimming
    • Door key unlock illumination
    • Keyless entry unlock illumination
    • Inadvertent load, or battery rundown protection
    • Interior light feature customization
       - Delayed illumination
       - Exit lighting

For more information on features that can be customized, refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization.

Automatic Door Locks

The body control module (BCM) provides the following automatic door lock functions:

    • Door key all doors unlock
    • Door key all doors lock
    • Last door closed locking
    • Lockout prevention
    • Ignition off unlock
    • Shift into PARK unlock
    • Shift out of PARK lock
    • Sliding door delayed locking
    • Door lock feature customization
       - Automatic door lock
       - Automatic door unlock
       - Last door closed lock
       - Lockout prevention

For more information on features that can be customized, refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization.

Keyless Entry (BCM Type 3, 4)

The body control module (BCM) provides the following keyless entry functions:

    • Driver door unlock
    • All doors unlock
    • All doors lock
    • Activation verification using horn and lights
    • Content theft alarm
    • Keyless entry feature customization
       - Activation verification
       - Driver door unlock only

For more information on features that can be customized, refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization.

Content Theft Deterrent (BCM Type 4)

The body control module (BCM) provides the following content theft deterrent functions:

    • Intrusion detection
       - Doors
       - Lock cylinders
       - Liftgate
       - Sliding doors
       - Shock sensor
       - Power door lock switches
    • Intrusion notification
       - Flashes the exterior lights
       - Sounds the horn
       - Security LED
    • Content theft feature customization
       - Content theft deterrent system
       - Power door lock switch arming
       - Door key cylinder arm/disarm
       - Shock sensor
       - Remote arm/disarm only

For more information on features that can be customized, refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization.

On-Board Diagnostic Mode

The body control module (BCM) provides on-board diagnostics to assist in diagnosing BCM related malfunctions. The BCM has the following diagnostic capabilities when entering the on-board diagnostic mode:

    • Feature Customization
    • Displaying DTC codes
    • Clearing DTC codes
    • Input/Output Diagnostics

To access the on-board diagnostic mode, refer to On-Board Diagnostic Features .