1998 Dodge Intrepid BCM Replacement

1998 DODGE INTREPID
279,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES PACHLA
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Do I need to reprogram a used BCM to replace my current defective one?

How?
Mar 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM
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JAMES PACHLA
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[quote:43ea679eb9="James Pachla"]Electrical problem
1998 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 279000 miles

Do I need to reprogram a used BCM to replace my current defective one?

How?[/quote:43ea679eb9]
Mar 22, 2010 at 4:19 PM
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CH112063
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I never heard of any 98 BCM being re-programmed but it may be possible. The TCM was the only one you could flash at the time. You really should be sure of the part numbers but if you get one with the same connectors and same model features it may just be ok.
Mar 22, 2010 at 10:56 PM
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