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LS1 Body Control Module Problems - The Fix
Would this issue cause my car to have issues with Security sometimes, then all the sudden not work after I hit a huge pot hole? Got a new key, test key switch, key class 14, I have a vats bypass box, and still cant get the car to start. Going to try and bypass the ignition relay but I may try this first.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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This is completely unrelated to VATS or any starting problems. The solder joints mentioned apply only to the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) circuit of the BCM.
VATS is also controlled by the BCM but it is not the sole reason for starting problems - people have had starting problems long before circuits like this were added. If the SECURITY light in the instrument cluster isn't on or flashing, it's a good bet that VATS is not the problem. The starter relay, the starter itself, and the wiring between them are good candidates.
VATS is also controlled by the BCM but it is not the sole reason for starting problems - people have had starting problems long before circuits like this were added. If the SECURITY light in the instrument cluster isn't on or flashing, it's a good bet that VATS is not the problem. The starter relay, the starter itself, and the wiring between them are good candidates.
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hey man im tryin to pull out my bcm to fix the solder points but the very first black piece wont come out i have both of the snaps off but at the very bottom where it slides on the round nub i have 2 metal flaps on there keeping it from coming off. was yours like this?
Talking about the kick panel? Yes there is a metal clasp thing. I didn't realize it at first and just pulled and it came flying off 
You can grab the little metal clip with pliers and coax it off.
You can grab the little metal clip with pliers and coax it off.
I just wanted to add that I had problems with my interior lights flashing every 10 sec and my radio would not come off when I opened the doors to get out. I reheated all the joints in the and added more solder and it worked! I did not have any problems with my power windows that I noticed.
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
The OP left the forum in a snit and deleted all his posts. All the information you need about this fix is repeated elsewhere in the thread (including photos).
wow this is about 100% my problem lol
i bought the car and the guy said the windows and stereo worked a couple days before, they didnt work that day, took it home and passenger only worked but no stereo or driver window, now nothing works stereo or either window so im checking this today...
**crossing my fingers and i will update in a few hours**
i bought the car and the guy said the windows and stereo worked a couple days before, they didnt work that day, took it home and passenger only worked but no stereo or driver window, now nothing works stereo or either window so im checking this today...
**crossing my fingers and i will update in a few hours**
WORKED! did it...only took me about 20 mins to take it out, solder the 5 spots and slap it back on...
$8 soldering iron kit from walmart and i have radio and windows now lol
im happy,
thank you so much guys i appreciate this alot!
$8 soldering iron kit from walmart and i have radio and windows now lol
im happy,thank you so much guys i appreciate this alot!
Teching In
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Thank you all!!!!! 
I have a 1997 ws6 and have had this on going problem for a long time.. No one at the dealerships could find the cause... Thank you all for posting such detailed instructions... My radio and windows are back to normal.. Thank you
**** i just read this whole thread and saw the problem im having addressed a few times and not one answer.
I have no interior lights, no power locks, it sounds like something is clicking at me every 10 seconds i have a dead as dead can be battery but my power windows work. I dont have a key fob to see if that works.
anyone?! im seriously about to shoot myself over this
I have no interior lights, no power locks, it sounds like something is clicking at me every 10 seconds i have a dead as dead can be battery but my power windows work. I dont have a key fob to see if that works.
anyone?! im seriously about to shoot myself over this
My Radio and Windows were cutting out randomly , I did this yesterday and it worked! don't know if its related, but when I pressed the remote to lock the doors sometimes it would only honk once , It honks twice now like its supposed to. The BCM is a bitch to get out, I used a flathead screwdriver to press outward on the sides of the clip holding it in and just brute-forced it out. Left the two smaller plugs plugged in and soldered it in the case while still inside the car.
Don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but after I did the solder fix my AM radio reception became horrible. I've checked the connections to the head unit, power antenna, etc. but I don't see anything. Is there any way I could've damaged something while working on the BCM?
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)