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I just did a parasitic battery drain test with a multi-meter and got a reading of 0.02 amps and it would fluctuate up to 0.08 amps. Is this good or bad?
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Monday, June 1st, 2020 AT 11:51 AM
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Hi,

I don't like to see them go over 25 milliamps which is (.025 amps). I am basing that on the model year. You indicated it goes up to.08 amps. How often and how long does it stay there?
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Monday, June 1st, 2020 AT 8:13 PM
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When I hook up the multi-meter it continuously for maybe 10 seconds and then it settles down to 0.02. Now keep in mind I am using a cheap Harbor Freight multi-meter. My settings is set on DCA and on the number 20 in the range setting and the red lead is plugged into the 10amp hole.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 4:36 AM
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Here is a pic of the multi-meter i'm using: the white circle is where the dial is set and the green circle is where the red lead is.
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 5:06 AM
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That looks correct. If it only says high for about 10 seconds and then drops to.02 amps and stays there, that isn't an issue. There are different things that draw power for a very short time before they go "to sleep mode".
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 7:42 PM
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I finally got around to testing the yellow wire at the socket end and there is no power. There is six wires going to that socket and some do test good but the yellow one has no power. I have an appointment to have the b codes done on the 11th. If he can read them. He told me some Saturn's he can read others he can't.
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Saturday, June 6th, 2020 AT 11:05 AM
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I hope it's an easy fix. If you have the chance, let me know what is found. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care of yourself.

Joe
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Saturday, June 6th, 2020 AT 11:43 PM
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Okay, just to give you an update: I went to a place that was recommended and you were 100 percent correct. The problem is with the BCM. The mechanic checked the circuits that lead to the blinkers and to the indicators and they all tested good and said all problems lead to the BCM. I have already ordered a used one that is guaranteed. Can't afford a new one. I should have it by the 19th. I will let you know if it cures my problem.
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Thursday, June 11th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM
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Hi,

I had a feeling that was the issue. I was hoping I was wrong just because they aren't cheap. However, everything was pointing to that as the issue.

I hope it takes care of the problem for you. Let me know if you need help in any way.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, June 11th, 2020 AT 9:06 PM
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I will do that.
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Thursday, June 11th, 2020 AT 9:14 PM
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Hello its been awhile. Okay, the first time I ordered a BCM they sent me the fuse block that is under the hood. So I had to order another one from a different place. I got the right item this time but when I put it in the car will not start or even turn over. The blinkers work. Now the indicator on the dash shows a car with a lock on it and it continuously flashes so that tells me that the anti theft kicks in. Is there a way to by pass this feature? I have been told that the BCM doesn't have to be programmed to my car. Is that true?
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 4:30 PM
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Hi,

No, that isn't true and that is why you are having trouble. It needs to be programmed with the proper RPO configurations. RPO (regular production options). Otherwise, there may be components or options in the vehicle that don't work properly.

As far as the anti theft, there are two ways to do it. One way is with a scan tool and takes 10 minutes and another is without the scan tool. It will take 30 minutes to complete the theft deterrent reprogramming. Here are the directions.

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30 Minute Learn Procedure
1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON. The vehicle will not start.
3. Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
4. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes. The vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock(TM) Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
6. Start the engine. The vehicle has now learned the Passlock(TM) Sensor Data Code and/or password.

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Let me know if that helps and gets you going.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, June 26th, 2020 AT 8:57 PM
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Okay, that didn't work. When I tried to do it a second time the car and lock would start flashing for a few flashes then go solid and stay that way. It wont start the reprogram over now. Also when all this happened I would turn the ignition and the battery and oil indicator will show which is normal but it would flash once and go back solid. So for now I put the old one back in.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2020 AT 4:00 PM
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Are you able to have it reprogrammed near where you are located? For some reason, it may require the scan tool to do it. However, the 30 minute relearn usually does the job.

Joe
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Saturday, June 27th, 2020 AT 9:22 PM

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