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Body Control Module

toolz

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New here, first post. Search didn't work well, so I have a question concerning a Body Control Module in a 2019 4500. I recently purchased this truck. Outstanding condition, with 94k miles. It has a number of odd problems, including random headlights coming on, even one side at a time, locks, front windows, and mirrors don't work with driver's control panel, And a couple other issues. From my research, I determined that the BCM was the most likely problem (after replacing the driver's door switch panel with a cheap knock-off to test). Also, for test purposes, I bought a cheap used BCM with the same part number. I know they need to be programmed, but I plugged it in to see what would happen. Headlights work properly now, but all kinds of other things don't. It seems that the original BCM is indeed bad. My question: Can a dealership reprogram this used BCM to my truck's specs? If so, any idea on cost? My business is selling automotive wheel service equipment and lifts, so I know a lot of people in the dealerships. I think I could find a dealer that won't refuse to do it, if it's possible. There is a guy advertising on eBay who will "clone" my specs into the used one for $150, but he needs both of my BCMs to do it, and the truck would be down for a while. Another option is ordering one from a company that will program it to my VIN. That runs less than $400. What is your experience with this, and what do you think is my best option? Thanks for your help.
 
when we do these the vin number and mileage has to be programmed in correctsly so the vehicle passes smog.. as smog testing plugs directly into the OBD2 plug and nothing else..


 
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