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tatsess · Veteran Member

2000 dodge bcm replacement

coyote · Senior Member

I think this is DRB III only

tatsess · Veteran Member

thanks for the info.
does it make sense that i would only have to match the vin if the vehicle has a factory security system ? ...SKREEM in chrysler terms ..paul

AutoLKN · Veteran Member

With the launch, we can't even put a PCM in the car. I used my CarDAQ+ to program a few PCMs from the TechAuthority website, but you STILL need to put the VIN in after programming AND set the pinion factor, neither of wich can be done with the Launch. I had to use my Snap-on scanner to do such.

tatsess · Veteran Member

if i buy a used known good bcm , is it just a matter of writting the cars vin to the donor car's bcm with the drb3? ..thanks paul

tatsess · Veteran Member

as a follow up for someone in the future ..........i installed a used bcm in this car from the same optioned donor vehicle and everything is ok ..... i didn't have to do anything with the vin

coyote · Senior Member

Paul, I don't think it is a problem until 2002 models.

tatsess · Veteran Member

the info i received from research on iatn is that the skim(immobilzer ) is the issue that causes headaches

.if the donor car has skim and the broken car doesn't ..the broken car 's ecm will look for the skim in the donor car's bcm and lock up the good ecm of the broken car forever .....then you will need a new ecm and a new bcm to match the ecm

...the rebuilt bcm for this 2000 car is dealer only and was priced more than i paid for the car itself

thanks paul