Circuit Description

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Circuit Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The BCM controls the illumination of the following lamps through pulse width modulation when the park lamps or the headlamps are ON:

  • The automatic transmission control position illumination lamp
  • The left glass window release switch illumination lamp
  • The electronic traction control switch illumination lamp
  • The door lock theft deterrent defeat switch illumination lamp
  • The heater A/C control switch illumination lamp
  • The instrument cluster illumination lamps
  • The headlamp switch illumination lamp
  • The radio switches illumination lamps
  • The driver information display switch illumination lamp
  • The heated seat switch illumination lamp
  • The door lock switches illumination lamps
  • The window switches illumination lamps
  • The steering wheel controls illumination lamps
RENDER: 1.0x

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