Hello, I wanted to post my experience because a lot of people are coming down on you. So, this was my experience changing my BCM on my 2011 Chevy Impala. I purchased a used BCM, part number was correct. Took my lower dash apart and unplugged the 7 couplers that jack into the BCM. Then I placed the car key in the ignition and turned it on. Then I hot swapped the BCM by plugging in the couplers. As I did the lights on the dash came on. Then after all the couplers were plugged in, I started my car and as it ran all the lights on the dash came on, such as traction control, ABS, Stability Track error and so fourth. As the car ran, the lights turned off. I kept the car running for about 12 minutes. Turned it off because one of my concerns was the anti theft system. Everything worked fine, I checked it with my Tech 2 program, anti theft system was working, my FOB to open/lock doors, pop trunk, and auto start vehicle worked. The mileage carried over from the original mileage. Drove the vehicle for 50+ miles if any learning was needed. It actually worked, I have to say I was surprised. That was my experience, thank you for coming up with the idea.

@ken_onsk8ts

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 lt shoudnt the part number be the same as your 2011

@ElvenJustice

3 жыл бұрын

The mileage should be stored in the PCM or the ECM

@dwightlee6164

2 жыл бұрын

you mean you turned your car off and then you replaced your BCM and it worked with your original car information without losing any infos. Right ?

@petercosta3884

2 жыл бұрын

@@dwightlee6164 The BCM needs to be hot swapped. Meaning when you are ready to plug the couplers into it, the ignition needs to be turned on.

@erniecarrasco9107

2 жыл бұрын

@@petercosta3884 did you turn on the car with the original bcm still connected? Then did you leave the car running while you hot swapped over to the used junkyard bcm? When did you disconnect the original bcm?

Thanks for the video, I totaled my 02 in an accident and bought another one for cheap with a bad bcm. I'm also scraping for money so this video saved me the headache of going to the dealer.

Thanks buddy, I've looked every where for this and of course it took someone from my hometown to help me out. Thank you brother...👍

I am an ASE certified mechanic. You are absolutely wrong. You didnt program a thing. You got a used BCM that was already programmed. Thats why the mileage is different. Thats the mileage of the car it came out of. NEW BCM comes from the factory WITH NO SOFTWARE AND MUST BE PROGRAMMED BY A CANBUS DUAL BAND PROGRAMMER. PLEASE STOP SPREADING BAD INFO CAUSE YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. BTW CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WHILE THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED LET ALONE RUNNING... IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE MAJOR COMPONENT DAMAGE.

@erichmmiiiable

5 жыл бұрын

You are correct this was painful to watch

@rogerd4559

4 жыл бұрын

true but he has a working car now in stead of a pile of metal in his driveway

@ArtificialDuality

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerd4559 He had a working car before, just not a working key fob. Now he has a working car, without a working key fob, and with the wrong mileage.

@brianjones35

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There's too many people that are clueless, and someone stranded sees propaganda like this , and have more probems than they had to begin with.

@ftubbs107ft

2 жыл бұрын

I am also an ASE master certified technician and you are so correct! He won't be happy until he sets an airbag off in his face

Thank you Sir. I had been trying to find out how to program the BCM and doing it your way it worked great the lights on the dash came on when I started the car but they started going out as the car ran, It works great now Thank you again.

@user-fe4uj5pl3m

2 ай бұрын

BCM it really Worked I have no power windows, no tail lights, no tag lights, no dash lights, i checked fuses are good even replaced main relay

@mylifejourney74

Ай бұрын

@@user-fe4uj5pl3m Dude, I have the same issue. I can't get a used BCM anywhere. Need a new one. But doesn't the BCM read from teh ECU and learn info? Or does it really need to be programmed?

I've got to change the BCM in my 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6. Thanks for telling me about turning the key on first. Also, thanks for pointing out the mileage change after swapping the BCM.

@frazer9

2 жыл бұрын

Did you succesful change the BCM using this method ....?

Although you didnt" program the BCM, you did change them out and the "new one" worked. Risky but Rewarding - Thanks for sharing sir

Thanks man so many videos in 2 weeks and yours was the only one that worked thank you

Thank you sir for the wonderful info. You have saved me a huge headache .I wish more people in this world cared about helping others the way you Do. It would be a lot better place. Thank you., keep up the great work and God Bless .

This video was priceless and thumbs up to you for this information im also a mechanic now i know how to reprogram a bcm! Thanks for this vital information

Hey...thank you, man. You good ppl. I hope something wonderful and amazing happens for you and yours one day when it's needed. Be safe.

What a pleasure it is to see someone who actually cares about other people thanks for the knowledge. P.Page

Mr. Harris Thank you for your thoughtfulness in providing a vido BCM and programming. As with many people who use this media, saving money on their car repairs to put food on the table is why I appreciate your knowledge and service so much. KEEP ON VIDEOING. Be Blessed.

@alieyesonme247

6 ай бұрын

Bro, we don't need to see the engine or hear you talk about pointless things not pertaining to the topic of the video just show the BCM or what you think you know LOL

@alieyesonme247

6 ай бұрын

Bro, we don't need to see you walking around the vehicle wasting time out of our lives just show the damn video about BCM

Good info, which is pretty scarce on this subject. Thanks so much and keep the faith!

Thanks Aaron, great info! Kudos for sharing.

Thank you Sir you video help me out Your idea worked for me my dash board lights up like a Christmas tree right now but it worked and got me rolling again..Thank you

Man I'm so glad I found your video I've been holding on to a bcm from a exact trick like mine been nervous about just swapping it out you just saved me a headache I would have had...going to do this in the morning....and your right I try to help people I see in need of help I'll still pull over to help someone on the roadside and don't ever ask for anything in return...thanks you

@IM_AN_ALIEN

8 ай бұрын

So how did it work out? I bet it didn't. 😂

Thank you 🙏 works for my 2004 saturn vie !! The weell didn’t turn l did the same you said and work just fine again!!! It’s not complete 😊lm a woman and l did it!!!!! Thank so much

@rogerd4559

4 жыл бұрын

I tried it too and it worked

@LegitLeeVelez

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerd4559 but didn't you just say no to do it because it was dangerous when you Commented earlier? So does it work?

@rogerd4559

4 жыл бұрын

@@LegitLeeVelez Yes I was saying its very risky, but I had no choice so I took the risk and it worked as he said it would

@freddyg9026

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerd4559 Hows your face from that air bag explosion?..lol

thank you mate, saved me money and time

Speed...............Ometer. Even though the fix didn’t work, I enjoyed watching and listening to Densel Warshingten.

Thank you Aaron! Really appreciate you.

I got a 04 ion 2 kinda havin same problem. The ion is known for ignition switches goin out pass lock coming on says service vehicle on dash board.. what I just found out is it’s not just the ignition it’s the bcm. Which led me to your video. My local dealership is a joke I’m not about to even think of taking the car there haha. I think a tech 2 scanner read all old codes from bcm, swap it out, reprogram should resolve everything. But what you did does help, on the ion’s it’s the same way you disconnect your battery and whole vehicle starts doin crazy stuff. My mom has a Chevy Colorado did same thing as well after disconnecting the battery. GM hmmm. Thanks tho man I’ll keep this info in mind if I’m fact it’s my bcm I haven’t pin pointed it yet.

Thank you! This also worked on a 2014 KIA Sorento!

The key fob is programmed to the bcm

AARON HARRIS, what do you use to test and flash program various DCM and ECM modules?

You did not program that BCM. You simply transferred a used BCM to your vehicle. Your milage is incorrect and your vehicle security system locked up as a result. That used BCM has the restistance value learned from the vehicle it was removed from.

@herby

4 жыл бұрын

This video was a complete waste of time and should be removed. And you kept on saying you wanted to make the video quick. You failed twice.

@altonrowell8137

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that to. He just changed out a bcm. He didn't program anything. The replacement bcm has the old information in it.

@annie4oceans

3 жыл бұрын

@@altonrowell8137 Even though this did not work on the used BCM he installed, he did provide the proper DIY procedure for reprogramming the BCM.

@altonrowell8137

3 жыл бұрын

So you are saying he programed the bcm. So why didn't it work. I replaced several bcm as a mechanic. I always used a tech 2 to reprogram them.

@altonrowell8137

3 жыл бұрын

@@annie4oceans are u a gm mechanic. I was for 35 years. I used a tech 2 to program the bcm. All he did was r and r a bcm.

It is very helpful information specially when you live in tight life. Im talking about how we try to survive in Mexico, those repairs can reap you whole paycheck, awesome dude.

Thanks man, reallly helpful

Everyone has the option of taking the risk to swap out a used bcm or replace it with a new one. It's your choice. If it work great. If not go get a new one simple as that. Thanks for the info the dealers are not going to share it. And some mechanics will not either. Hmm

I really appreciate this video!!! I'm going to try this method on my 2006 saturn vue.

@codynewcomb9951

Жыл бұрын

Did It work

Thank you mr Harris, positive vibes only

thanks for your help Amigo that’s really helpful

Plus l did get a new one l used the same one the car has!!! Thank you

Aaron do you think this would work in a 2009 Nissan Rogue as well? The keys are working intermittently right now but my mechanic just told me that the BCM was the reason they weren't working consistently and that I had to take it to the dealer which want half as much as the thing is worth to replace and reprogram which is crazy. I'd appreciate a reply and thanks for your time.

God Bless you. Thanks for posting this video

Thank you for this helpful video.

AWESOME nobody tells anyone these things without getting something for it thank you

This is great. My only question is, is it possible to keep your mileage, it seems like having inaccurate mileage would be annoying

Will that work for my 02 envoy. I replaced the multi switch for the cruise control right after the cruise stopped working and it said that the BCM is the problem. According to the scanner. And does it work the same way to reprogram the other BCM I got for it. I made sure that they were matching numbers and all. But it won't start with the other BCM.

Thanks for the time for recording the video

Aaron thank you I am ordering a BCM for my car a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara , it looks like I need to turn on the key during the disconnecting of the cables to the old BCM and reconnecting of the cables to the new BCM. Without turning off the key after it's replaced, I turn on the ignition? Just reinforcing what you have taught me. I enjoyed your video thank you for sharing.

@thomasrose6962

4 жыл бұрын

Well Michelle....Did i a used one work?

Just watched your video and my power windows on my Saturn ion 2007 does not work nor does the power locks on the driver side master switch is it the same for an 07 Saturn ion to swap out the BCM as it as it was for your vehicle

I've heard enough... you record the cars when you're driving..... I believe everything you're saying from this point. .......you have passed my IQ litmus test

My 08 Vue's brake lights are staying on while key is out of ignition. It only shuts off when I pull the fuse for BCM VB3. I checked the brake pedal sensor (it's good), replaced the engine stop light fuse. Do I have to replace the BCM?

So leave the battery plugged up, and leave the key on (engine not running), remove the old BCM, install new BCM. Then start the vehicle. This is how it will program itself? Awesome!

@alexcosme102

2 жыл бұрын

Can you confirm this works? Also what vehicle have you done this on?

@belongs_2_the_grave

2 жыл бұрын

@Alex Cosme a shop plugged a donor BCM into my 04 Colorado, and it flashed my 98K mileage to 240K on my instrument cluster😑. So now I have to remove my cluster to have it zeroed out, and it will flash back to the correct mileage that my new programmed BCM is set to. This stored cluster mileage MAY NOT always be a issue with all vehicles. But I'd make certain before ever using a donor BCM

@kendrickarchibald678

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this on an 03 Monte Carlo. I have a brand new bcm and I also have a donor bcm from a used car. Do you kno if I can use the brand new one or should I use the donor 1?

@chevykent77

2 жыл бұрын

@@kendrickarchibald678 did you try the bcm swap what happened?

Thank you for that! Hope you got another BCM that works for you!

@deankay4434

3 жыл бұрын

BCM from salvage yard, number 114 will work perfect. I have programming modules like the BCM starting in 1992, from my tool box. You have to have “TIS2WEB”, connection to the internet and authorization to change milage to be correct. The door locks use a rolling code of binary code or a possibility of 255 choices. They have to be synchronized. This is normally done with the TECH2 under special functions. Otherwise, it will start, run & shut off. Leaving the key on does nothing when swapping the BCM. Brown connector removes power, so what does that do. When programming the BCM, you have to have a stable continuous B+ to the module. Measures are taken to make sure the battery connections are clean, battery good and backup connected. This is messed up! ASE Master Tech since 1978 Retired

Thanks for the video on the body control module,

I’m looking to purchase a 2004!Saturn ion 2 2.2L where would you recommend finding a BCM for that car if it would fail

Hopefully this works. Gonna try this on my GTO

That was a great Video thanks for the good infomation

so a used bcm will give you the speedometer reading from the vehicle it came out of?? i don’t like that one bit.. my 99 Deville needs one but has 55k original miles on it.. any suggestions?

Thanks so much. Info on this subject is pretty scarce. God bless you.

Thank you Sir; I'll gonna work on my 97 honda crv; I 've issues with door lock ,and internal light as well cigarrete lighter, ran some test on electrical shorts, but i think is the BNC. You mention the used bnc you replaced with , show the milage of the original car. My car only has 174,000 miles i should get something less than 200,000 right ?, I like your opinion.

I listen closely and boom it worked on my 2007 Suburban thank you

@panzerwaffen2873

3 жыл бұрын

I did really work?

@richkar1127

2 жыл бұрын

How did you get the security light to go out

God bless you for your help. I was wondering do you disconnect the battery terminals till the next day before or after the swap? 4 years later and I feel that it’s become worse out here. Fast food inflation has gone up to %70.

@edsmith6504

Жыл бұрын

If you have a bad bcm, DO NOT take off your battery cables, or your car will not start back up. At 5:22. ONLY IF YOU HAVE A BAD BCM, if you disconnect the battery beforehand, you have to let the car sit overnight (to drain all the power from the cars computer) then in the morning reconnect and it will run. ONLY DO THAT if you have to change your battery (if you say, have a bad battery) to get your car to run WITH A BAD BCM.

This is ironic I run across this video. First, I have a BCM issue with my BMW 525i and it's needing replacing. Second, I have a son named Aaron Harris. He's an Aircraft Tech and I'm a retired Heavy Equipment Mechanic. I would like believe this would work on my wife's car but these cars have to many electronic modules (mess) and I have my doubts. Gotta do more research. Good job Sir.

Your a Genius Sir, Thanks

I will be trying this later today..fingers crossed 🤞🏼

@mr.perfectto_u5300

4 жыл бұрын

Did you try it?

Hello I had the engine changed in my 04 Saturn Vue. It will act like it want to start be it won't stay on. Will this method work for that.

@deankay4434

3 жыл бұрын

No... GM tech. ASE Master Tech since 1978 -Retired

I need to try this. Thanks

Notice how the miles changed from 140k to 211k after he put the other bcm .

2003 envoy. I unplugged just how you said. Gauges never shut off. Plugged in the new one and still has the same miles. Wont start. Security light blinking

bravo, your genios, your best, tank you wery match for gold information

god bless u bro you right about not many of us good guys left thanks man

Hi is it important that the BCM you have at hand has the same part with the one to be removed? Or is the pins that matters the most?

Will this process work on a 2016 Kia Sorento?

Thank you and also maybe somebody asked. My 2006 Cobalt. Has the ac controls with the plugs as well as the interior fuse box has the two plugs do I just do the ones plugged into my AC component? There are three separate plugs in that guy. But could see where I would possibly need to do the fuse box as well? Or just the three in the ac plugins? Sorry. But like you said. No money and so much work I've put into this car

Can you make on other video about the power steering part!???

Do you have to leave the battery disconnected to successfully get the new Body control module to work when reinstalled.

If you remove the bom while the car is running the car stops??

So i got an 03 same problem so if I put another one in its gonna show different millage cause mine only has 67,411 miles on it

Thanks for the info on my BCM. As you described the problem it is exactly what is happening to my 2001 L300 Saturn. And thank you for how to replace it and reprogram it. However, did the used bcm still have the program from the previous vehicle? Thanks from Jim of Roseburg Oregon

@wrapthenews8496

2 жыл бұрын

Did u ever fix your problem

@wrapthenews8496

2 жыл бұрын

My Saturn l300 2001 miles are Unknown as well

Thank you. I will try it on my 2001 saturn sl2. It's a different kind of car but it may work on my 01 saturn sl2.

This procedure work other makes, models? Specifically 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE?

Wonder if this would work on other GM BCMs. I've been looking for the location of my RCDLR on a 2002 Escalade, but no one will tell me where it is or if it too needs to be programed???

Great vid Aaron, money is tight , can anyone advise could I avoid having to reprogram a BCM in a card key start/stop button Renault ? So instead of having the ignition barrel I just put my card key in and all electrics turn on, then I just press brake and start button same time to start, I have 3 failing windows , just 1 of the back windows works from the drivers window module , but a parts dealer said cos only 1 window works from only the driver module switch, it may be the BCM that needs replacing rather than the drivers window module switch, otherwise the switch from the back window would work, any advice appreciated guys ?

@MarcusRo96

Жыл бұрын

Did you get fixed ??

Thank you so much this was very helpful🙏🏼

Will the same trick works on 2007 Cadillac Escalade?

Just a question, will this process work on any brand of car? 😬

Does it work on Chevy cruze 2011 model

Does this work for a Hyundai Sonata 2014?

Thank you you saved me a lot of money

Thank you! It all helps.

Hi will this process work for a Ford ranger t6 3.2 2013. Thank you for your replay

Hi, it can work in any car I have 2007 chevy impala????

Thanks so much, for your assistance

Would this work for the ECU as well?

I thought Denzel was narrating the video😂. Great video good info

What every you do, DO NOT spill the Ice Tea 😜 I was told if you get a bcm with same part number you don't need to reprogram to your vehicle? Thanks for sharing, good stuff.

Would this work for a new BCM that has never been programmed?

You gotta reprogram the keyfob to the "new" bcm. Oh wait the Keyfob receiver that receives and decodes the lock/ unlock signals is located behind the passenger side back seat seat back near the seat belt. That thing could be bad independently of the bcm.

Oh hey...do you have to get another bcm, or would i be able to do this with the one I have?

God bless you sir!. Stay blessed.

clearly a rocket scientist! wow!!!

does this work for a hyundai sonata 2014?

Does this work for any model car?

Man pulled up his ebrake and said “why is my brake light on” but he’s a “mechanic” 😂

@matt-matt461

4 жыл бұрын

Ebreak doesnt cause the lights to turn on, its only activated with foot break

@alexcosme102

4 жыл бұрын

Matt-Matt ebrake does cause the light on the dash to come on that says brake to let you know one of 2 things. 1 your ebrake is on. 2. Your brake fluid is low

@LetricShave

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexcosme102 Matt Matt needs to get his head in the game.

@panzerwaffen2873

3 жыл бұрын

@@LetricShave to much crack cause that lol

Will this work when swapping to a manual

Thank you I did by myself and it works

@gringowilliams4370

2 жыл бұрын

Security light on?

Hola ,tengo que cambiar la bcm en una dodge caravan 2001 ,este metodo me sirve ??