2001 Buick Park Avenue Temp control malfunction

Tiny
BAMS50
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  • 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
This is a clean AZ car. Runs well but has several electrical issues that might be related:

1. Climate control- fan runs on low only, plus can't shift flow from dash vents to any other position. Indicator lights on control operaqte as normal, temp control seems to function. Removed dash control and installed in another car; works fine in all functions.

2. Auto-on headlights work, but driving into town they go off- work with manual switch. Once outside town they switch back to auto.

3. Shut off vehicle with radio on, exit vehicle, radio stays on for another 5-10 seconds.

4. Unlock door with key fob, driver's seat moves fully rearward. Programming through door memory buttons has no effect.

5. Faint buzzing sound in dashboard, constant but varies in volume.

Possibly unrelated- check engine light, 4 codes (3 evap). Car runs well except a misfire under heavt acceleration. Supercharger seems fine. Car runs excellent from light to moderate throttle pressure.

My very unscientific guess based on past experiences with other GMs of this era is a BCM issue. Where is it located, and will one from a 97 Park Ave that works perfect interchange?

Thank you in advance for your help!
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 AT 10:08 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
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Hi bams50,

Sorry for the delay in replying.

The symptoms do point to a possible fault with the BCM. Here are procedures for loacting and removing the BCM.

Turn ignition off.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove left instrument panel insulator.
BCM is located behind right side of instrument panel.
Spread the latch tabs on the sides of the bracket while pulling Body Control Module (BCM) downward.
Disconnect BCM harness connectors. Remove BCM from vehicle.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
After installation, program BCM.
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Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 1:29 PM

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