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.
2000 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Passenger ExtendedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Interior Lighting Modes
- Turn Instrument Panel (I/P) dimmer switch off. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove BCM PRGRM (10-amp) fuse. Turn ignition switch to ACC position. Count and record number of chime tones to verify BCM type currently installed (type 2, 3 or 4). After BCM type is identified, BCM will enter feature customization mode. Go to next step.
- Cycle I/P dimmer switch from OFF to DOME position, then back to OFF position. BCM will sound chime tone equal to current interior lighting mode setting. See INTERIOR LIGHTING MODESΒ table. Go to next step.
- To advance interior lighting mode to next setting, cycle I/P dimmer switch from OFF position to DOME position, then back to OFF position. BCM will sound chime tone equal to lighting mode setting. See INTERIOR LIGHTING MODESΒ
table. Repeat procedure until desired lighting mode setting is achieved. To exit and save current lighting mode setting, turn ignition switch to LOCK position and replace BCM PGRM (10-amp) fuse.INTERIOR LIGHTING MODES
Lighting Mode Description Mode 1 Exit & Delayed Lighting Is Disabled Mode 2 Only Delayed Illumination Is Enabled Mode 3 Only Exit Illumination Is Enabled Mode 4 Exit & Delayed Illumination Is Enabled
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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