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.
Wake-Up/Asleep States
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Wake-Up/Asleep States
Wake-ups are signals that will turn the BCM ON. The wake-ups cause the BCM to begin active control and/or monitoring. The BCM is asleep when the control or monitoring has stopped and the BCM has become idle again. The BCM wake-ups include the following items:
^ Door ajar switches
^ Ignition switch in ON
^ Ignition switch in ACC
^ Inadvertent power
^ Door ajar switches
^ Ignition switch in ON
^ Ignition switch in ACC
^ Inadvertent power
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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.