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.
Program The BCM (Body Control Module)
After installing a brand new BCM, the scan tool will be unable to identify the vehicle. Manual VIN entry into the scan tool must be used to continue scan tool communication.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, perform the following procedure in the BCM Miscellaneous Functions: Restore BCM PROXI Configuration*.NOTE:
NOTE: The Restore BCM PROXI Configuration uses the VIN and sales code information from DealerCONNECT to reconfigure the vehicle. After running the Restore BCM PROXI Configuration, the scan tool will restart to begin a new diagnostic session with the vehicle.
- If instructed by the scan tool, run the following procedure in the BCM Miscellaneous Functions: PROXI Configuration Alignment*.
- With the scan tool, perform the following procedure in the RFH Miscellaneous Functions: BCM Replaced*.
* - Denotes that a user message indicating that the scan tool procedure is required may automatically display to the technician during the tool connection process
Customer programmable features in the BCM may need to be reset back to the customers preferred settings.
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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.