Body Electrical System

Body Control Module (BCM) Repair Procedures

16steps
~96min
4/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the lower airbag panel (A).
  3. Remove the reinforcement panel by loosening the mounting bolt and nut. (Refer to Body - "Vehicle Platform")
  4. Disconnect the IPM connectors by loosening the nuts (2 pcs) and bolt (1 pc).
  5. Disconnect the rear connector, then remove the IPM.

Installation

  1. Install the IPM.
  2. Install the reinforcement panel.
  3. Install the emergency pad lower panel.
  4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

IPM Diagnosis Using GDS

  1. It can quickly diagnose IPM defects using GDS. GDS can forcibly operate actuators, monitor input/output values and perform self-diagnosis.
  2. Select the model and "IPM".
  3. Select the module to check.
  4. Select "Input/Output Check" when checking the body network system current data. It provides the input/output status of each module.
  5. To forcibly check the operation of each module, select "Actuation Test".
  6. To check the DTC of each module, select "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES".
  7. To change a user setting, select "User Setting".

Test yourself

A quick Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.