Worsening electrical problems and now engine overheating?

Tiny
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My vehicle listed above is having multiple electrical problems that keep getting worse. The dash gauge dials sweep wildly at times; the headlights, brake lights and turn signals went from dimming to gone completely; the power sliding passenger door and the radio have stopped operating completely; door locks and power windows work only sometimes. I'm thinking it might be the BCM? Also, now the dashboard coolant engine overheating warning light comes on in less than one mile of driving and the gauge dial spikes to above the topmost red line. I replaced thermostat 3 to 4 months ago and it worked well for a while but now the problem is back and worse than ever.
Saturday, August 5th, 2023 AT 6:20 AM

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Tiny
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It does sound like the BCM is out but to be sure let's run a CAN scan, you can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is one for about $99.00 if you need it:

https://amzn.to/3ZixY4v

Here is the BCM location you if a code comes up for it you can swap it out, you can get a preprogrammed unit by searching Google or Ebay. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Saturday, August 5th, 2023 AT 11:47 AM

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