Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Chevrolet Corvette StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Body Control Module
- Description
- Operation
- BCM Programming/RPO Configuration
- BCM DTC Definitions
- Diagnosis & Repair
- Notes
- Data Link Connector (DLC) System Check
- Scan Tool Does Not Turn On
- Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Class 2 Data Line
- BCM Diagnostic System Check
- DTC B0432: Rear Defogger Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B0433: Rear Defogger Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
- DTC B0502: RH DRL Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B0503: RH DRL Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
- DTC B0507: LH DRL Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B0508: LH DRL Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
- DTC B0605: BCM Internal Memory Malfunction
- DTC B2403: Front FOGLIGHT Switch Circuit (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2408: Rear FOGLIGHT Switch Circuit (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2482: Back-Up Light Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B2483: Back-Up Light Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
- DTC B2527: Horn Relay Circuit (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B2528, Horn Relay Circuit (Short To Voltage Or BCM Open)
- DTC B2573: Hatch Release Switch Circuit (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2578: RF Turn Signal Monitor Circuit (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2583: LF Turn Signal Monitor Circuit (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2587: Column Lock/Unlock Drive "A" (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B2588: Column Lock/Unlock Drive "A" (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2592: Column Lock/Unlock Drive "B" (Open Or Short To Ground)
- DTC B2593: Column Lock/Unlock Drive "B" (Short To Voltage)
- DTC B2597: TCS Switch Circuit (Short To Ground)
- DTC B2721: Pass-Key(R) Detection Circuit (Out Of Range)
- DTC B2722: Pass-Key(R) Detection Circuit (Short To Ground)
- DTC B2723: Pass-Key(R) Detection Circuit (Short To Voltage Or Open)
- DTC B2735: Pass-Key(R) Programming Mode Active
- DTC U1016: Loss Of Communication With Pcm
- DTC U1096: Loss Of Communication With IPC
- DTC U1255: Serial Data Line Malfunction
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagram
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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