Body Control System Description and Operation: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Notes
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The body control system consists of a body control module (BCM) and its associated controls. Battery positive voltage is provided to the BCM from CLSTR fuse in the Fuse Block-left I/P. The module ground is wired to ground G201. The BCM is wired to the class 2 serial data communication bus as well as discreet input and output terminals to control the functions of the vehicles body.

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