Location and Removal tips for replacing the BCM?

[alb006]

Well I am gonna replace my BCM with a used one from the local JY since its pull it yourself and will probably only pay a few bucks for it, just need help with the location and removal.

[xeroinfinity]

Ok I looked at your profile and see you have a 2000.
You should always post the year, model and engine for best results.

Either way a dealer will need to reprgram the bcm and things will not work right(may not run) untill its reprogramed.... unless you have a tech II scaner then you can do this;

Read this procedure carefully and completely.
The BCM will not function properly if the Setup New BCM procedure is not performed.
Perform the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure after successfully finishing the Setup New BCM procedure. If the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure is not performed after a BCM replacement, the following conditions may occur:
The vehicle will not be protected against theft by the PASSLOCK system.
The engine will not crank nor start.
Connect a Scan Tool (Tech 2) to the Data Link Connector (DLC) .
Turn the ignition switch on.
Select Diagnostics and input all of the required data when prompted by the Scan Tool (Tech 2).
Select BODY CONTROL MODULE.
Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
Select New VIN and input all required data.
Exit back to the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu.
Select BCM REPROGRAMMING.
The scan tool will display DO YOU WANT TO SETUP A BODY CONTROL MODULE? At the prompt, select SETUP BCM hotspot on the scan tool.
The scan tool will display: NOW SETTING UP THE NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE.
When the BCM has been setup successfully, the scan tool will display: BODY CONTROL MODULE SETUP IS COMPLETE.
When the BCM Setup Procedure and VIN have been entered, proceed with the Theft Deterrent Re-learn procedure. NOTE: After the above procedure has been completed, personalization of the BCM defaults to a default setting. Inform the customer that the personalization settings must be set again.

Good Luck

[sjf7351]

Quick question, I have a 1997 GA GT with a v6. Is the procedure the same? Where exactly is it located?
Thanks

[xeroinfinity]

Not even sure your 97 has a BCM, but if so the above proceedure should be the same.
A tech 2 scanner is needed though.

It would be located in the dash, possibly around the glovbox area.