Can a car start if the BCM is broken?
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It is strongly advised not to start the car if the BCM is broken. Here are the relevant details: 1. BCM: BCM stands for Body Control Module. The primary function of the body controller is to coordinate the operation of various functional components of the vehicle through electrical signals. The body controller can manage electronic components such as windows, airbags, turn signals, and wipers. Almost all modern vehicles are equipped with a body controller, which enables increasingly complex functionalities in today's automobiles. With advancements in computer systems and chip processing capabilities, body control systems are gradually evolving towards intelligent development. 2. Symptoms of a faulty car BCM: If the BCM is damaged, electrical components such as the sunroof, door locks, lights, wipers, voltage regulator, and multimedia system may fail to operate normally. For automatic transmission models, there might also be issues like the P-gear locking up, significantly affecting gear shifting. Additionally, if the BCM is not completely damaged, it could lead to problems like abnormal horn operation, erratic wiper function, starting failures, malfunctioning automatic door locks while driving, and central locking system failures. When the BCM is faulty, it should be repaired promptly.
