03-20-2009, 03:23 AM
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Pcm, Bcm, Vcm, Sdm, Dtc???
Ok I see these little trinkets of acronimaly arround alot, and i have no idea what they are, and what they do. Call me a noob, and laugh if you want, but i honestly have no clue what they are, help please 
edit because i forgot to mention, I looked all over and eaither i missed it or just couldnt find anything on what these are or what they do.
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03-20-2009, 07:18 AM
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we have a PCM and BCM.
PCM controls all of our engine functions
BCM controls our lights and stuff. (someone can get more detailed)
the others are similar units, but for other cars.
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03-20-2009, 09:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrington17
we have a PCM and BCM.
PCM controls all of our engine functions
BCM controls our lights and stuff. (someone can get more detailed)
the others are similar units, but for other cars.
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BCM controls, the radio and shit, accessories?
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03-20-2009, 10:07 AM
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If I am correct here....
PCM (powertrain control module) controls engine and trans
BCM (body control module) controls all accessories (airbags, windows, locks, radio, etc)
SDM (sensing/diagnostic module i think) controls airbag deployment
DTc = diagnostic trouble code I think (it's what you get with a scan tool, the trouble code)
I am not a real tech so someone good can fill in the rest.
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03-20-2009, 10:08 AM
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PCM: Powertrain Control Module
BCM: Body Control Module
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code
VCM: Vehicle Control Module (used interchangeably with PCM)
SDM: Sensing Diagnostic Model
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03-21-2009, 12:48 AM
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The term VCM was really only officially used by GM on the trucks with the black-box VCMs (96- C/K trucks). Before they got dedicated BCMs.
There's also..
EBCM: Electronic Brake Control Module.
RCDLR: Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
DLC: Diagnostic Link Connector.
There's a whole article in the service manual with a ton more, but it's about twice the length allowed for a post.
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03-21-2009, 12:52 AM
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isint there one, ECU and some others from the OBD I cars?
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03-21-2009, 12:53 AM
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how about WTF, GTFO, STFU?
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03-21-2009, 12:54 AM
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03-21-2009, 01:15 AM
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lol, thanks for the info, maybe now it will be easyer to wrap my head arround computer tuneing and all that.
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Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
Last edited by KenshinZero : 03-21-2009 at 04:27 AM.
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03-21-2009, 01:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrington17
we have a PCM and BCM.
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cherry also has add, ibs, an hmo, a gpa, and an std (but we don't talk about that)
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03-21-2009, 01:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HazMatt24
cherry also has add, ibs, an hmo, a gpa, and an std (but we don't talk about that)
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1999, RED Alero GX
Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
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03-21-2009, 01:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate's Alero
isint there one, ECU and some others from the OBD I cars?
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Even some newer cars have an ECM. Those would be ones that have no transmission control functions.
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03-21-2009, 01:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HazMatt24
cherry also has add, ibs, an hmo, a gpa, and an std (but we don't talk about that)
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03-21-2009, 02:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
PCM: Powertrain Control Module
BCM: Body Control Module
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code
VCM: Vehicle Control Module (used interchangeably with PCM)
SDM: Sensing Diagnostic Model
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nice to know...so u dont give someone this face when they r talkin bout it  |
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03-21-2009, 02:05 AM
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Exactly, lol
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Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
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03-21-2009, 01:58 PM
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TCM = transmission control module...... my truck has one.
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03-21-2009, 02:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spyhunter
TCM = transmission control module...... my truck has one.
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Alot of the dodges/mitsubishis have those also
the only idea i have with having instead of just a PCM.. i guess it makes things easier to diagnose since there is the seperate ECU and TCM
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