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Body Control Module
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1SECTION Body Control Module
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The various body control module (BCM) input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional areas indicated on the BCM electrical schematics. The BCM functions include the following:
- Battery rundown protection-Inadvertent power-Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.
- BTSI/automatic transmission shift lock control-Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Bulb check-Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Chimes-Refer to Audible Warnings Description and Operation
in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Check gages
- Content theft deterrent
- Door ajar warning
- Headlamps ON
- Key-in-ignition
- Oil reset
- Park brake warning
- Seat belt not fastened
- Turn signal ON
- Vehicle theft deterrent
- Door lock interface-Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors.
- Exterior and interior lighting control-Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
in Lighting Systems.
- Automatic lighting control
- Backup lamps
- Daytime running lights (DRL)
- Fog lamps
- High/low beam head lamps
- Park brake lights
- Turn hazard lamps
- Gage control-Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Heated seats-Refer to Heated Seats Description and Operation in Seats.
- Horn interface-Refer to Horns System Description and Operation in Horns.
- Instrument cluster indicator control-Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Interior lighting-Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.
- Key-in-ignition sensing-Refer to Audible Warnings Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Parking brake state sensing-Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Retained accessory power (RAP)- Refer to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Description and Operation in Retained Accessory Power.
- Rear compartment interface-Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors.
- Rear defogger-Refer to Rear Window Defogger Description and Operation in Stationary Windows.
- Remote function control-Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.
- RFA communication link-Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.
- Seat belt use sensing-Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts.
- Theft deterrent vehicle/content-Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent.
- Washer solvent level sensing-Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Wiper/washer-Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems.
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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.