Concorde V6-3.5L VIN F (1994)
Body Control Module: Description and Operation
Body Control Module
The Body Control Module (BCM) supplies vehicle occupants with visual and audible information and controls various vehicle functions. To
provide and receive information, the module is interfaced to the vehicle's serial bus communications network (the Chrysler Collision Detection
bus, or CCD bus). This network consists of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the
electro/Mechanical Instrument Cluster (MIC), the optional Overhead Travel Information System (OTIS), Airbag Control Module (ACM), and the
optional Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) display head. The BCM is operational when battery power is supplied to the module. Ignition
switch power is needed for ignition switched functions.
The body control module provides the following features:
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A/C switch status I evaporator temperature status
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automatic door locks (not available in 1993 BCM)
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automatic headlamps (ultra light system)
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automatic temperature control support
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chimes
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courtesy lamps
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BCM diagnostic support
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door ajar lamp
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door lock inhibit
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headlamp time delay
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Ignition key lamp
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illuminated entry with "fade to off"
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instrument panel dimming
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low washer fluid lamp
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mechanical instrument cluster support
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overhead travel information system (OTIS) support
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power door locks (with/without remote keyless entry)
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vehicle theft security system (VTSS) (not available on 1993 vehicles)
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windshield wiper / washer