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BCM Diagnosis With KDS/GDS

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  1. The body electrical system can be quickly diagnosed for failed parts by using vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).

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

    1. Self examination: Checks and displays the failure code (DTC).
    2. Current data: Checks the system input/output data state.
    3. Actuator test: Checks the system operating condition.
    4. Additional function: Other controls such as the system option and zero point adjustment.
  2. Select the "Car model" and the system to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
  3. Select the "Body Control Module (BCM)" to check body control module.
  4. Select the "Current data" menu to check the current state of the input/output data.

    The input/output data for the sensors corresponding to the "Body Control Module (BCM)" can be checked.

    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Current Data
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  5. If you want to change user option, select "user option".
Fig 2: Scantool Display - ID Register
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Fig 3: Scantool Display - User Option
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