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.
BCM: Work Procedure
- SAVING VEHICLE SPECIFICATION
CONSULT Configuration
Perform "READ CONFIGURATION" to save or print current vehicle specification. Refer to "CONFIGURATION (BCM): DESCRIPTION ".
NOTE: If "READ CONFIGURATION" can not be used, use the "WRITE CONFIGURATION - Manual selection" after replacing BCM.: GO TO 2.
- REPLACE BCM
Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
: GO TO 3.
- WRITING VEHICLE SPECIFICATION
CONSULT Configuration
Perform "WRITE CONFIGURATION - Config file" or "WRITE CONFIGURATION - Manual selection" to write vehicle specification. Refer to "CONFIGURATION (BCM): WORK PROCEDURE ".
: GO TO 4.
- INITIALIZE BCM (NATS) Perform BCM initialization. (NATS)
: WORK END
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
