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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 534 (BODY CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) PROGRAMMING/RPO CONFIGURATIONSETUP NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)IMPORTANT
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Setup New Body Control Module (BCM): Important
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Important
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- The BCM will not function properly if the Setup New BCM procedure is not performed.
- Make sure the battery is fully charged before performing the setup procedure.
- Make sure all disconnected devices and connectors have been reconnected
- Perform the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure after successfully finishing the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to PROGRAMMING THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM COMPONENTS
. If the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure is not performed after a BCM replacement, the following conditions may occur:
- The vehicle will not be protected against theft by the PASSLOCK system.
- The engine will not crank nor start.
- Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Select Diagnostics and input all of the required data when prompted by the scan tool.
- Select BODY CONTROL MODULE.
- Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
- Select New VIN and input all required data.
- Exit back to the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu.
- Select BCM REPROGRAMMING.
- The scan tool will display DO YOU WANT TO SETUP A BODY CONTROL MODULE? At the prompt, select SETUP BCM hotspot on the scan tool.
- The scan tool will display: NOW SETTING UP THE NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE.
- When the BCM has been setup successfully, the scan tool will display: BODY CONTROL MODULE SETUP IS COMPLETE.
- Exit back to the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu.
- Select Point of Sale in this menu.
- Input all of the required data when prompted by the scan tool.
- Exit back to the SET OPTIONS menu.
- Select Option Configuration.
- Input all of the required data when prompted by the scan tool.
- When the BCM, VIN, Point of Sale and Option Configuration have been entered, proceed with the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure.
- If the scan tool displays UNABLE TO PROGRAM BCM. BCM IS SECURED, then the BCM must be replaced and this procedure must be repeated on a new BCM.
NOTE:
After the above procedure has been completed, personalization of the BCM defaults to a default setting. Inform the customer that the personalization settings must be set again.
Important: After programming, perform the following to avoid future misdiagnosis:
- Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
- Connect the scan tool to the data link connector.
- Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
- Use the scan tool in order to retrieve history DTCs from all modules.
- Clear all history DTCs.
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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.