Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
Body Control Module: Description and Operation
Power Requirements
Operating current at the BCM battery terminals should not exceed 75 milliamps while the BCM is awake with ignition "OFF;" 250 milliamps is an
approximate normal value with the ignition in "RUN."
The RAP system allows operation of the Power Door Locks, convertible top and radio until a door is opened or 10 minutes has elapsed. When the BCM
is asleep, the current should not exceed 3 milliamps (w/UA6), or 2 milliamps (without UA6). The BCM goes asleep after the ignition is shut "OFF" and
10 minutes has elapsed. Operating current drawn by the IGN 1 and IGN 3 terminals of the BCM should not exceed 15 milliamps. Refer to
Wake-up/Asleep States for more details on BCM current draw in various awake and asleep conditions. For most BCM functions, the BCM will operate
properly with a system voltage of 9-16 volts.
