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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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So the almighty security light came on several months ago, and hasn't went away.

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New ignition key
Ignition switch
Theft deterrent relay

What else is there to replace so I can get rid of the light?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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my guess would be replacing the whole ignition assembly
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Ive verified that it is reading the correct ohm of the ignition key.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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Hook up a scanner, often times its the BODY CONTROL MODULE
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Is there another name for this "body control module" ? O'Reillys couldn't find me anything
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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Do you have the factory spare key?
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Is there another name for this "body control module" ? O'Reillys couldn't find me anything
No, that's what it's called. It is, however, the type of part that is usually OEM only. Like the PCM (Powertrain Control Module - the engine computer), it's not usually available as an aftermarket replacement part. The GM part number for a 96 BCM is 16243951.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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^ Thank you. $191 from GMPartsdirect And yes I have three different keys for the car including a brand new one, have tried all of them.
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Before you buy a BCM I would check the resistance of the keys,then check the resistance of a key in the ignition at the plug at the bottom of the steering column-should be within 5 ohms of the key resistance.THEN and most importantly,check resistance of the wires that are the input to the BCM to make sure it's getting the proper input-again within 5 ohms according to the service manual.If the BCM is getting the proper resistance and the security light still lights, I would be fairly certain it's the BCM.
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Wait!Wait! My previous post MAY be in error.I don't have a wiring diagram for a '96- only a '95 or'99.On the '95 the resistance fron the key is read by the Theft Deterent Module and on the '99 the key resistance goes to the BCM so disregaurd my previous post as I can't make a judgement here due to lack of info.Sorry!Hope you get it fixed-Best of luck!
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