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.
BCM Programming/RPO Configuration: Description
Body Control Module (BCM) Electronically Erasable Programmable Only Memory (EEPROM) chip must be programmed with proper Regular Production Options (RPO) configurations. EEPROM stores information about vehicle options and point of sale. When BCM is replaced, new BCM must be programmed to identify the following information:
- Country of sale (US, Canada, Europe, etc.).
- Real Time Damping (RTD).
- Memory options.
- Front fog lights.
- HVAC (C60-manual or CJ2-automatic).
- Active handling.
- Automatic headlight control.
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column.
Since BCM sends a password to PCM, PCM must also be programmed to accept the new password. BCM programming procedure will enable learn password mode for BCM and PCM (this mode allows PCM to learn new password sent by BCM whenever BCM or PCM is replaced). If BCM is not properly programmed, vehicle will exhibit a no-crank condition and PCM will set DTC P1631.
When BCM is replaced, BCM must be programmed to accept resistance value of existing vehicle keys so that it will allow PASS-Key(R) operation. New BCM is programmed to accept first PASS-Key(R) resistance value detected. If BCM is unable to detect a valid PASS-Key(R) resistance value, BCM will not end programming sequence and DTC 2735 will set.
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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.