General Information

2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION General Information
The Body Control Module (BCM) performs the following functions:
^ A/C compressor request
^ A/C cooling Fan
^ Exterior and interior lighting control
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Automatic lighting control
- Fog lamps
- Interior lighting
^ Battery rundown projection
^ Chimes
^ Gauge control
^ Instrument cluster indicator control
^ Theft deterrent
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  • 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.
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