Body Control Module Programming and Setup

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.5L VIN NSECTION Body Control Module Programming and Setup


BODY CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING AND SETUP

BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT: The vehicle will not start and many other functions may not operate properly if a replacement body control module (BCM) is not properly set up. The following procedures must be performed in the following order:
1. BCM Reprogramming-Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.
2. Learning the restraints ID-Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.
3. BPP Sensor calibration-Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.

BCM REPROGRAMMING
If the BCM is reprogrammed, the following procedures must be performed
1. BCM Reprogramming-Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.
2. Learning the restraints ID-Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.
3. BPP Sensor calibration-Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) REPLACEMENT
If the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) is replaced, learning the restraints ID procedure needs to be performed. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.

BPP SENSOR REPLACEMENT
If the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor is replaced, BPP sensor calibration procedure needs to be performed. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration.
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