BCM problems on a 1996 voyager

Discussion in 'Voyager' started by brandan1, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. brandan1

    brandan1 Guest

    I've been having BCM (body control module) problems with my '96
    Voyager for over a month.

    It started in early August. Took it to the dealer, which replaced the
    original BCM for a new one for about $1500.

    Within a week after the replacement, my gas gauge failed. Took it
    back to the dealer where the mechanic said the BCM they just put in a
    week earlier was faulty. Dealer replaced it (again) at no charge.

    However, when I picked up the car the windshield wipers were no longer
    working. Again, back to the dealer where the mechanic says the BCM he
    installed just five days ago is faulty. What's more, when I asked if
    there was anything in the car (wiring, other electrical problems,
    etc...) that might be causing problems for the BCM, I'm told no, just
    that the BCM needs to be replaced.

    This will be the third BCM installed in my 1996 Voyager within the
    last 30 days. Does this happen a lot? Is the mechanic screwing up the
    installation? Or should I be looking for something else in the van
    (despite what the mechanic said), that might be causing problems with
    the BCM?
     
    brandan1, Sep 21, 2007
    #1
  2. brandan1

    M. Blomquist Guest

    I also have a '96, and I'm running fairly dependably now on my second BCM.
    My original failure was the windshield wipers. There are problems with
    vehicle ground points under the hood and elsewhere. The one I've had the
    most trouble with is on the drivers side beneath the battery box. There are
    two large wiring harness connectors in the area that may obscure the ground
    point which is on the wheel well. There is a drain on the bottom of the
    battery box that you would be well advised to put a length of hose on to
    direct anything that drains from the battery away from the electrical
    connections and the grounding point. Clean all the grounding points you can
    find, coat with spark plug boot lubricant or dielectric grease, and tighten
    the connection really good. MB
     
    M. Blomquist, Sep 25, 2007
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