Body Electrical System

Body Control Module (BCM)

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Specifications

Specifications

[BCM Type]

Items Specifications
Rated Voltage 12 V DC
Operating Voltage 9–16 V DC
Operating Temperature -31 - 167°F (-35 - 75°C)
Dark Current SMK: 3 mA / Without key: 3.5 mA

[Type without BCM (Seat Belt Reminder and Illumination Unit)]

Items Specifications
Rated Voltage 12 V DC
Operating Voltage 9–16 V DC
Operating Temperature -22 -167°F (-30 - 75 °C)
Dark Current 2.5 mA

Components and Component Location

Components

[BCM Type]

[Left-hand drive]

[Right-hand drive]

Connector Pin Information

No. Connector A Connector B Connector C Connector D Connector E
1 Battery (+) Front Wiper Low Reverse Switch Static Bending (LH) - DRL Dedicated
2 DRL Power Rear washer switch - Key interlock switch Tail Lamp Relay
3 IGN1 Rear Wiper Switch B-CAN (High) PAS Buzzer Power Window Relay
4 Key in Switch Front Wiper Switch B-CAN (Low) - Front Fog Lamp Relay
5 - Front Wiper INT Volume Switch Automatic Light Power Door lock indicator Rear Fog Lamp Relay
6 Power Window Lock Switch Multifunction Light Switch Room Lamp Auto Cut_Ground Safety indicator Right Dedicated DRL
7 Sunroof open switch PAS
(LIN)
Map lamp Key Solenoid Left Dedicated DRL
8 Rear Right Door Unlock Switch - Rear RH Turn Signal Lamp Headlamp Low Beam Relay DRL Dedicated_Power1
9 Front Right Door Unlock Switch - Rear LH Turn Signal Lamp Rear Wiper Relay DRL Dedicated_Power2
10 Front Left Key Unlock Switch - Front LH Turn Signal Lamp Wake up navigation -
11 Wiper Washer Switch Static Bending (Power) Trunk Open/Luggage Door Switch Wiper Park Status Dead Unlock Relay
12 PAS Power Hazard Signal Front Right Door Open Sensor - Door Unlock Relay
13 - - Rear RH Door Open Sensor Tail Lamp Door Lock Relay
14 ACC Headlamp High Beam Switch Front Left Door Open Sensor Start Inhibit Relay -
15 IGN2 Fog Light Switch Rear LH Door Open Sensor - Trunk Unlock Relay
Trunk Unlock Relay
16 - Turn Signal Switch Automatic Light Sensor - -
17 Hazard Warning Switch Headlamp Low Beam Switch Auto light ground - Front Wiper High Voltage Relay
18 - Rain Sensor
(LIN)
- High Beam Headlamp Relay Front Wiper Low Relay
19 Rear Left Door Unlock Switch Trunk/Tailgate Opener Switch Turn Signal Power Horn Relay Safety Power Window Activation
20 Front Left Door Unlock Switch COM (Diagnostics) Front Right Turn Signal - -
21 Front LH Key Lock Switch Ground
(Multifunction Switch)
22 Ground_Power Static Bending (RH)

[Type without BCM (Seat Belt Reminder and Illumination Unit)]

Connector Pin Information

No. Connector A Connector B Connector C
1 Battery (+) Turn Signal Power B-CAN (High)
2 IGN2 Front LH Turn Signal Lamp B-CAN (Low)
3 Driver Door Unlock Switch Back-up Lamp Switch Center Rear Seat Belt Indicator
4 Rear Left Door Unlock Switch Front Fog Light Switch Rear Left Seat Belt Indicator
5 Driver Door Open Sensor Hazard Warning Switch Trunk Unlock Relay (Trunk)
6 Rear Left Door Unlock Switch Left Turn Signal Switch Front Fog Lamp Relay
7 Driver Key Lock Switch Automatic Light Switch DRL Dedicated
8 Power Window Lock Switch Rear Right SBR Switch Headlamp Low Beam Relay
9 Door Lock Relay Right Turn Signal Switch -
10 Door lock indicator Rear Fog Lamp Switch -
11 Front Right Turn Signal Auto light ground Tail Lamp
12 IGN1 Rear LH Turn Signal Lamp Automatic Light Power
13 ACC Rear RH Turn Signal Lamp Automatic Light Sensor
14 Auxiliary Door Unlock Switch Key Switch Rear Right Seat Belt Indicator
15 Rear Right Door Unlock Switch Rear Door (Trunk) Opener Switch Rear Fog Lamp Relay
16 Auxiliary Door Open Switch Rear Door (Trunk) Opener Switch -
17 Rear RH Door Open Sensor Headlamp High Beam Switch High Beam Headlamp Relay
18 Driver Key Unlock Switch Rear Left SBR Switch Tail Lamp Relay
19 - Rear Center SBR Switch -
20 Door Unlock Relay Pass-Through Switch -
21 - Headlamp Low Beam Switch
22 Ground Ground

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

[BCM Type]

[Type without BCM (Seat Belt Reminder and Illumination Unit)]

Description and Operation

Description

Body Control Module (BCM) Function

No Item Description
1 Washer-linked wiper
  • If the washer switch is pressed for 0.06-0.2 seconds with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the wiper relay turns on 0.3±0.1 seconds after the washer is activated, and then the wiper relay turns off 0.7±0.1 seconds later.

  • If the washer switch is pressed for more than 0.2 seconds with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the wiper relay turns on 0.3±0.1 seconds after the washer is activated, and then the wiper relay turns off 2.5-3.8 seconds (wiper operates 2-3 times) after the washer is turned off.

2 MIST-linked wiper
  • If the wiper fog switch is pressed for 0.7 seconds with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the wiper relay turns on, and then turns off 0.7 seconds later.

  • If the wiper fog switch is pressed for more than 0.7 seconds with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the wiper relay turns on, and then turns off 0.7 seconds after the wiper fog switch is turned off.

3 Variable INT wiper
  • If the INT wiper switch is turned on with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the INT wiper operates intermittently (10 - 2.2 sec.) depending on the INT volume setting.

4 Wiper linked with rear washer
  • If the rear washer switch is turned on while the IGN2 switch is on, the rear wiper turns on after 0.3 seconds. If the switch input lasts from 0.2 to 0.6 seconds, the rear wiper power turns off after 0.7 seconds.

5 Rear Wiper
  • If the rear wiper switch is turned on while the IGN2 switch is on, the rear wiper relay operates continuously.

6 Rear window heater timer
  • If the heater switch is turned on with the vehicle mode in ALT ON, the heater relay turns on for 20 minutes.

  • If the heater switch is pressed again or if the ALT mode turns off while the heater is on, the heater relay turns off.

7 KEY Inter Lock
  • If the KEY INTER LOCK switch is off with the vehicle mode in IGN1 ON or ACC ON, the key solenoid output turns on and prevents key removal.

8 Shift Interlock
  • If the brake switch is on while the vehicle mode is in IGN1 ON and the shift lever is in P, the ATM solenoid turns on to unlock the shift lever.

9 Rear Door Release
  • The tailgate opener relay turns on for 0.2±0.02 seconds when the TX rear door signal is received.

  • If the trunk opener switch is turned on while all doors are unlocked, the trunk opener relay turns on for 0.2±0.02 seconds.

    (However, the rear door unlock switch is ignored in ARMWAIT, ARM, RE-ARM or ALARM mode.)

  • If the trunk opener switch inside the vehicle is turned on, the trunk opener relay turns on for 0.2±0.02 seconds.

    (However, the trunk opener relay does NOT turn on if the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h, or if the vehicle is in ARMWAIT, ARM, RE-ARM or ALARM mode.)

10 Power window timer
  • The Power Window relay turns on when the vehicle mode is switched to IGN ON.

  • When the vehicle mode is switched from IGN ON to OFF, the power window relay turns on for 30 seconds.

  • If a door is opened while the power window relay is on, the power window relay turns off immediately.

  • If a door is opened and the vehicle mode is switched from IGN ON to OFF, the power window relay turns off immediately.

11 Driver seat belt reminder
  • If the seat belt is not fastened, the indicator comes on at the first IGN ON and then turns off when the seat belt is fastened.

  • If the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h with the seat belt unfastened, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 100 seconds.

  • When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h with the seat belt fastened, and the seat belt is not fastened, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 100 seconds. (Reminder)

  • If the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle mode is switched to IGN OFF within 100 seconds while the buzzer sounds, the indicator flashes and the buzzer turns off.

  • If the vehicle mode is switched to IGN ON with the seat belt unfastened, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h while the indicator is on, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 100 seconds.

12 Passenger seat belt reminder
  • If no one is seated in the passenger seat, the system operates as if the seat belt is fastened.

  • If the seat belt is not fastened, the indicator comes on at the first IGN ON and then turns off when the seat belt is fastened.

  • If the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h with the seat belt unfastened, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 100 seconds.

  • When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h with the seat belt fastened, and the seat belt is not fastened, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 100 seconds. (Reminder)

  • If the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle mode is switched to IGN OFF within 100 seconds while the buzzer sounds, the indicator flashes and the buzzer turns off.

  • If the vehicle mode is switched to IGN ON with the seat belt unfastened, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h while the indicator is on, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 100 seconds.

13 Rear seat belt reminder
  • If the seat belt is not fastened, the indicator comes on for 35 seconds at the first IGN ON and then turns off when the seat belt is fastened.

  • If the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h with the seat belt unfastened, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 35 seconds.

  • When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h with the seat belt fastened, and the seat belt is not fastened, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 35 seconds. (Reminder)

  • If the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle mode is switched to IGN OFF within 35 seconds while the buzzer sounds, the indicator flashes and the buzzer turns off.

  • If the vehicle mode is switched to IGN ON with the seat belt unfastened, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h while the indicator is on, the indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds for 35 seconds.

14 KEY IN Warning
  • If the driver door is opened with KEY IN, the buzzer sounds continuously at 1-second intervals.

  • The buzzer turns off if KEY OUT or the door is closed while the buzzer is sounding.

15 Parking brake warning
  • If the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h while the vehicle mode is IGN1 and the parking brake is applied, the buzzer sounds until the parking brake is released.

    (The buzzer sounds 0.6 seconds after activation and 0.4 seconds after deactivation, at 1-second intervals, until the parking brake is released.)

16 Room Lamp Fade-Out
  • If a door is opened with the vehicle mode in IGN OFF, the room lamp turns on. If the door is closed, the room lamp remains ON for 30 seconds, then turns off. (Dimmer 2±0.2 sec.)

  • If the door remains open, the room lamp remains on for 20 minutes, then turns off. (Dimmer 2±0.2 sec.)

17 KEY HOLE Illumination
  • Key Light: The lamp turns on if a door is opened while the vehicle mode is in IGN1 OFF, and the key light turns off 30 seconds after the door is closed.

  • If vehicle mode is switched to IGN1 ON while the Key Illumination Lamp is on, the lamp turns off immediately.

  • If vehicle mode is switched to ARMWAIT while the Key Illumination Lamp is on, the lamp turns off immediately.

18 Tail Lamp Auto Off
  • If the tail switch is changed from OFF to ON, the tail relay turns on. ON.

  • If the tail switch is OFF, the tail lamp relay is turned off.

  • If the KEY IN switch is OFF and the rear switch is ON, and the driver door is OPEN, when the KEY IN switch is ON and the tail switch is ON, the tail relay is OFF. (Automatic OFF)

  • If the KEY IN switch is turned ON after automatic OFF, the tail relay is ON. The tail relay does not turn on even if the driver side door is opened → closed.

19 Headlamp Follow-Me
  • If the vehicle mode is switched from IGN1 to IGN1 OFF, and the headlamp is turned on by the headlamp switch or auto light, the headlamp remains on.

  • The headlamp turns off under any of the following conditions.

    ① 15 seconds after the driver side door is opened → closed.

    ② Headlamp or auto light is not turned on.

    ③ If the driver side door remains open for more than 5 minutes.

    ④ 20 minutes after the vehicle mode is switched from IGN1 ON to IGNITION OFF.

    ⑤ If the TX lock signal is received 2 times when H/Lamp is ON.

20 Headlamp LOW/HIGH Beam
  • If the low beam headlamps are on with the headlamp switch or auto light function on, and the high beam switch is turned on (momentary), the high beam headlamps turn on.

  • The high beam headlamps can only be turned off by the headlamp switch.

21 Low Beam Headlamp
  • High beam headlamps turn on only when the low beam switch is ON and the vehicle mode is IGN2 ON.

  • The switch is used to turn off the high beam headlamps when they are on.

22 Front Fog Lamp
  • If the front fog lamps are turned on while the tail lamp is on, the front fog lamp turns on.

  • If the front fog lamps are turned off while the front fog lamps are on, the lamp goes off.

  • If the low beam headlamps are turned on while the front fog lamps are on, the front fog lamp turns on.

  • If the front fog lamps are turned off while the front fog lamps are on, the lamp goes off.

23 Rear Fog Lamp
  • The rear fog lamp turns on if the rear fog lamp switch is pressed when the vehicle is in IGN1 ON mode and the front fog lamp switch is ON.

  • The rear fog lamp turns off if the rear fog lamp switch is pressed while the lamp is on.

  • The rear fog lamp turns off if the IGN1 or tail lamp relay is turned off while the lamp is on.

  • The rear fog lamp turns off if both the low beam headlamp relay and the front fog lamp switch are turned off while the lamp is on.

24 Automatic Light Control
  • If the auto light sensor detects a light-on condition, the lights turn on after 2.5 seconds.

  • If the sensor detects the lamp-off condition, the lamp turns off. Turns off after 2.5 seconds.

  • If the sensor detects the tail lamp on condition, only the tail lamp turns on. If the sensor detects the headlamp on condition, the tail lamp and headlamp turn on.

  • When the headlamp is turned on, both the tail lamp and the headlamp turn on regardless of the ON/OFF state of the tail switch.

25 Tail Lamp Welcome
  • If the vehicle mode is switched to KEY OFF, all doors are closed and locked while the tail lamp is on (headlamp switch or AUTO + night switch), then RKE unlock is activated and the tail lamp turns on for 15 seconds.

26 Static Bending Lamp (SBL)
  • The left/right static bending lamp (SBL) turns on according to the steering wheel angle when the headlamps are on.

  • If the shift lever is in the R position, the lamp on the side of the wheel steering angle is on.

  • For domestic models, the lamp does not turn on if the vehicle speed is below 3 km/h or when the shift lever is in the R position.

27 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  • The DRL lamp turns on when the engine is started.

  • The DRL lamp turns off if the low beam headlamp or front fog lamp is on.

28 TURN SIGNAL LAMP (HAZARD)
  • When the left turn signal switch signal is input, the left turn lamp turns on when the vehicle mode is IGN2 ON.

  • The hazard lamp turns on when the hazard switch is turned on.

29 DPAS
  • If the shift lever is moved to the R position when the vehicle is in IGN1 ON mode, the buzzer sounds after 0.5 seconds.

  • The warning level is displayed in the cluster, and the buzzer is activated according to the warning condition.

30 Normal/ARMWAIT/Relock Mode
  • If the TX lock signal is received with the KEY IN switch removed from the cylinder and all doors are closed, all doors lock and the lock signal is output. When all door lock switches are locked, the hazard lamp flashes once and the vehicle enters security mode after the ARMWAIT time (30 sec.) elapses.

  • If the TX lock signal is received while any door, hood, or trunk is open, only the lock signal is output. The hazard lamp does not illuminate and the vehicle does not enter security mode.

  • If no door is opened or KEY IN is not detected within 30 seconds after receiving the TX unlock signal, the vehicle returns to ARMED mode.

31 Alarm Condition
  • If an alarm trigger condition is detected, start inhibit is activated to prevent engine start, and the alarm is activated.

32 DISARM/Alarm Deactivation Condition
  • If the TX UNLOCK/LOCK switch signal is received, the unlock/lock signal is output for 0.5 seconds and START INHIBIT is turned off.

  • If the KEY IN switch is on, the IGN1 switch is on, the IGN2 switch is on, and the alternator is on for 30 seconds, the start lock is released and the vehicle mode switches to DISARM.

33 RESET
  • If the battery is disconnected during alarm activation and then reconnected, the alarm is activated again.

  • If the battery is disconnected while the vehicle is in ARM mode and then reconnected, the vehicle maintains ARM mode.

34 Central Door Lock/Unlock
  • If the driver/passenger door KEY lock/unlock switch is turned ON within 3 seconds, the lock/unlock signal is output for all doors for 0.5 seconds.

  • If the TX lock/unlock signal is received, all doors lock/unlock and the signal is output for 0.5 seconds.

  • If the driver door lock switch (power window) is in the lock/unlock position, all door lock/unlock signals are output for 0.5 seconds.

35 Automatic Door Lock
(SAB option only)
  • If the vehicle mode is IGN1 ON and the generator is on, and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h, all doors lock within 1.5 seconds.

    (However, if all doors are already locked or if there is a fault in any door, none of the door lock functions are performed.)

  • If any door is unlocked after locking by the above condition, the lock command is executed 3 times (at 1 sec intervals). A door that is locked during the 3 attempts is ignored.

  • The automatic door lock function does not activate in the case of the crash unlock condition.

36 Automatic Door Unlock
  • If KEY OFF follows KEY IN, all doors are unlocked.

    (However, if all doors are already unlocked, the unlock command is not executed.)

37 IGNITION KEY REMINDER This function is not activated if the vehicle speed exceeds 3 km/h.
  • If the ignition key is ON, the driver's door switch is open, and the driver's door lock status changes from unlocked to locked, all doors unlock within 1 second after a 0.5-second delay.

  • If KEY IGN is ON, the auxiliary door switch is opened, and the auxiliary door lock state becomes locked, all-door unlocking is performed for 1 second after a 0.5 second delay.

  • If the driver's door switch is closed for 0.5 seconds, the door unlock status changes UNLOCK → LOCK while the vehicle is in IGN KEY ON mode, all doors unlock only once within 1 second.

  • If the unlock condition is met, unlock is performed even if the condition is not maintained for 0.5 seconds.

38 Passive Key Reminder
  • This function is not activated if the vehicle speed exceeds 3 km/h.

  • If the KEY Reminder signal is received from the SMK, all doors unlock. The command is output for 1 second.

  • If the door remains locked even after the unlock command is output for 1 second as described above, unlock is attempted up to 3 times (excluding the 1st output) (interval 1 s: 0.5 s ON/OFF).

39 Emergency Door Unlock
  • Unlock is performed each time an ACU signal is received when the IGN switch is ON. The unlock output continues for the set time even if the vehicle mode is switched from IGN KEY ON to OFF.

  • If the driver's/passenger's/rear door lock switch is moved to the unlock position for locking after unlocking is performed, the unlock command is output again for 5 seconds.

  • The automatic door lock function does not activate in the event of a collision unlock condition.

40 FOLD / UNFOLD
  • Folding/unfolding is performed when the fold/unfold switch is activated.

  • If the automatic switch is activated, folding/unfolding is automatically performed under any of the following conditions.

  1. When RKE lock/unlock is performed.

  2. When passive lock/unlock is performed.

  3. When an approach/departure signal from the smart key is detected.

41 AV Rear Lamp
  • If the automatic light sensor value is below the tail light ON condition (0.4 V) in ACC ON mode, the AV tail light output turns on after 1 second.

  • If the automatic light sensor value is above the tail light OFF (0.85 V) condition while the AV tail light is on, the AV tail light output turns off after 1 second.


Communication Network Diagram

Abbreviation Description
ACU Airbag Control Unit
AVN Head Unit (Audio/AVN)
B_CAN Body Controller Network
BCM Body Control Module
BSD Blind Spot Detection
C_CAN Chassis Controller Area Network
CLU Cluster Module
ESC Electronic Stability Program
Emergency Call Engine Control System
FPCM Fuel Pump Control Module
LDWS Lane Departure Warning System
M_CAN Multimedia controller network
MDPS Motor Driven Power Steering
MFS Multifunction switch
P_CAN Power Train Controller Area Network
PGS Park Assist System
CAC Steering Wheel Angle Sensor
SMK Smart Key Unit
TCU Transmission Control Unit
SCP Tire Pressure Monitoring System
VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control
ABS Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Repair Procedures

Removal

[BCM Type]

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Remove the driver side air vent duct (A) after loosening the screw.

  4. Disconnect the connectors from the Body Control Module (A).

  5. Remove the Body Control Module (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

  6. Remove the body control unit (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).

[Type without BCM (Seat Belt Reminder and Illumination Unit)]

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Remove the driver side air vent duct (A) after loosening the screw.

  4. Disconnect the connectors of the seat belt reminder and lighting module.

  5. Remove the unfastened seat belt reminder and the light unit (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Installation

[BCM Type]

  1. Connect the connectors of the Body Control Module.

  2. Install the Body Control Module (BCM).

  3. Install the shower channel on the driver's side.

  4. Install the emergency pad lower panel.

  5. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

[Type without BCM (Seat Belt Reminder and Illumination Unit)]

  1. Connect the seat belt reminder and lighting unit connectors.

  2. Install the unbuckled seat belt reminder and lighting unit.

  3. Install the shower channel on the driver's side.

  4. Install the emergency pad lower panel.

  5. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

BCM Diagnosis Using KDS/GDS

[BCM Type Only]

  1. Electrical body system faults can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).

    The diagnostic system (KDS/GDS) provides the following information.

    1. Self-Diagnosis: Checks malfunction and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

    2. Current Data: Check the system input/output status.

    3. Actuation Test: Check the system operating status

    4. Additional function: Control of other functions, including the setting parameter system and zero point adjustment.

  2. Select "Vehicle Model" and "Body Control Module (BCM)" for inspection using the tester.

  3. Select the "Current Data" menu to view the current input/output data status.

  4. To change a user setting, select "User Setting".

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