BCM location and how to replace it

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 18,000 MILES
If I turn the lights on things go crazy and if I turn the heater on it makes a buzzing sound and turns lights cluster out.
Sunday, January 17th, 2021 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

I attached the procedure for you for the replacement of the module.

It is located under the dash on the left side and has fuses on it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-bcm-body-control-module

Roy

Generic Electronic (GEM)/Central Timer (CTM) Module

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

CAUTION
Prior to removal of the module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed.
Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

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2. Remove the steering column cover.
3. Remove the (A) bulkhead electrical connectors from the (B) instrument panel fuse junction panel.

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4. Remove the (A) instrument panel fuse junction panel bolts and remove the (B) interior fuse junction panel nuts.

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5. Disconnect the (A) Generic Electronic Module (GEM)/Central Timer Module (CTM) electrical connectors from the (B) GEM/CTM.

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6. Remove the screws and the GEM/CTM.

INSTALLATION

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1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check for proper operation.

CAUTION: Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester into the new module.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
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Sunday, January 17th, 2021 AT 1:14 PM
Tiny
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The BCM says it does not need flash programing. So do I need to use the star [ NGS] or not?
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Sunday, January 17th, 2021 AT 4:28 PM
Tiny
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I meant to say the new BCS I bought.
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Sunday, January 17th, 2021 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it must be programmed. The software needs to be uploaded into it for it to work.

Roy
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Sunday, January 17th, 2021 AT 4:34 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the BCM and had Ford program, it didn't fix it. Today it started working again then did the same thing again. Could it just be short?
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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Make sure the connections at the module are clean and there are no loose, corroded, or damaged pins.

Use dielectric grease on the connectors as well.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:21 AM

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