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The BCM is located behind the glove box. Open Glove box, empty contents, grab sides of box and push inward a little bit and continue to open door. Once that's done there are 2 modules back there, #1 is ECM #2 is BCM, The BCM has a yellow clip on it.
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The wrench symbol light is a warning light for the electronic throttle control system . Drive by wire ! The system uses electrical inputs from gas pedal sensors to the engine computer ,then by the voltage signal inputs the PCM - engine computer controls a electric motor to open throttle blade . This allows more air to enter the engine , the PCM can see that increase in air volume by the inputs from the mass air flow sensor . The PCM will add more fuel so you can go faster . Cool ! When the light comes on and the vehicle slows down , it's gone into limp mode . The PCM saw a voltage input it didn't like . There are two position senors in the gas pedal assembly and there are two throttle position sensors in the throttle body on the engine . Drive by Wire training Check out a few of these training videos ! GM ,Ford , Toyota , doesn't matter all work the same .
THe drive belt tensioner and the crankshaft pulley are under the power steering pump. also, the timing cover and timing chains/components on the inside of the engine.
Do you know how to test automotive electrical circuits using a DMM - digital multi-meter ?
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The headlamp switch is supplied power at all times from the smart junction box (SJB). When the headlamps switch is placed in the headlamps ON position, power is routed to the multifunction switch. Depending on the position of the multifunction switch, power is routed through one of two circuits to the SJB. If the multifunction switch is in the high beam position, power is routed through SJB fuse 12 (15A) and then on to the high beam headlamps. If the multifunction switch is in the low beam position, power is routed through SJB fuses 11 (10A) and 15 (10A) to the LH and RH headlamps, respectively. Power to the multifunction switch is available at all times for the flash-to-pass feature.
Is there B+ voltage at fuse's # 11 & 15 with headlamps on an the multifunction switch is in the low beam position ? If not check for B+ voltage at the multifunction switch . Free wiring diagrams here
http://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb Enter your vehicle info. year , make , model an engine . Under system click on lighting then under subsystem click headlamps . Click the search button then the blue link .
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1. stabilizer link to strut nut 6 - 12 ft.-lbs;
2. stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut 6 - 12 ft.-lbs;
3. stabilizer bar U clam bolt to body 20 -30 ft.-lbs.
I have same problem, 04 Tarus, Abs light, brake light, fuel cap light, oil pressure light, and one other, checked oil pressure with manual gauge and its good, has been doing this since it was new in 04, also radio has a mind of its own turns up and down on its own when warning lights are on.
remove belt make sure you have the routing diagram for the belt. Take old tensioner off install new one reinstall belt ,tensioner will need to have tension taken off with wrench take tension off install belt let the tensioner go easily and slowly.
