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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN V6-229 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8L
Body Control Module: Service and Repair
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8LSECTION Service and Repair
Body Control Module Location:
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove lower steering column cover and knee blocker reinforcement.
3. Disconnect two wire connectors from bottom of Body Control Module (BCM)
4. Remove bolts holding junction to dash panel mounting.
5. Remove Junction Block from mounting bracket.
6. Remove screws holding Body Control Module to Junction Block.
7. Slide Body Control Module downward to disengage guide studs on Junction Block from channels on BCM mounting bracket.
8. Remove Body Control Module from Junction Block.
INSTALLATION
1. Install Body Control Module from Junction Block.
2. Slide Body Control Module upward to engage guide studs on Junction Block from channels on BCM mounting bracket.
3. Install screws holding Body Control Module to Junction Block.
4. Install Junction Block from mounting bracket.
5. Install bolts holding junction to dash panel mounting.
6. Connect two wire connectors from bottom of Body Control Module (BCM)
7. Install lower steering column cover and knee blocker reinforcement.
8. Connect battery negative cable.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.