Control Units

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D Utility, 6.5 SSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS

Component Component Location
Air Bag Driver Inflator Module At top of steering column.
Audio Alarm Module On convenience center.
Auxiliary Heater & A/C Control Switch Module (Front) In front of overhead console.
Auxiliary Heater & A/C Control Switch Module (Rear) In rear of overhead console molding, in headliner.
Auxiliary Heater & A/C Logic Module In rear of overhead console molding, in headliner.
Cruise Control Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) In left rear of engine compartment, on firewall. See Figure .
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Module Behind left side of dash, taped to panel wiring harness.
Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) Behind left center of dash.
Electronic Accelerator Pedal Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) Includes accelerator pedal.
Fuel Pump Balance Module Inside left side frame rail.
Glow Plug Control Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) On left rear of intake manifold.
Ignition Coil Driver Module (4.3L VIN W) On right side, rear of engine. See Figure .
Ignition Coil Driver Module (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On right side, rear of engine. See Figure .
Ignition Coil Driver Module (7.4L VIN J) On right side, rear of engine. See Figure .
Illuminated Entry Module Behind left center of dash.
Low Coolant Level Indicator Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) Behind center of dash.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (6.5L VIN F, P & S) Behind right side of dash, near blower motor. See Figure .
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module Behind left center of dash.
Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) Under dash, on steering column support bracket.
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (4.3L VIN W) On left side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (5.0L VIN W & 5.7L VIN R) On left side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (7.4L VIN J) On left side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Wiper Motor Module (Front) On firewall, behind wiper motor.
Wiper Motor Module (Rear) On lower inner center of rear window.
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