Common questions

Where do I go to change my odometer?

Where do I go to change my odometer?

Odometer setup at the Electronic Service Center (ESC) when using an exchange IPC/DIC. Tech2® — The Tech2 is used to setup a replacement BCM, which includes loading the odometer value that is displayed and stored in the IPC.

What kind of car can I reprogram my odometer?

The vehicle this was demonstrated on is a 2004 Honda Accord. YouTube Video: DIY Honda Odometer Reprogramming

Where is the season odometer value stored in a car?

The season odometer value may be stored in the IPC, the Driver Information Center (DIC), or the Integrated Body Control Module (IBCM), also commonly called a Body Control Module (BCM). IPC reprogramming and setup using the Service Programming System (SPS). Odometer setup at the Electronic Service Center (ESC) when using an exchange IPC/DIC.

How does tampering with the odometer work?

This type of tampering is not like odometer rollback, the vehicle owner would just shut off the switch for a few months while driving so the mileage wouldn’t rack up, and if the driver need to see the speed of the vehicle at any time, that’s all they would have to do is turn the switch on for a few seconds, check their speed and then turn it off.

What is the Body Control Module ( BCM ) in a car?

You’ve probably never thought about the body control module (BCM) in your car, but this component plays an important and comprehensive role in how the electrical features of your vehicle operate. Since the BCM touches on so many different systems, it’s not always obvious when things start to go awry.

How can I tell if my body control module is bad?

While there might not be much of a functional link between your power sunroof and your gauge cluster, having them all under one roof is a common practice in automotive design. One of the keys to diagnosing a problem with the body control module versus an issue with an individual component is sudden, unusual behavior.

How can you tell if your body control module is on the Fritz?

Since the BCM touches on so many different systems, it’s not always obvious when things start to go awry. Check out this brief explanation of the BCM and the symptoms that could indicate it’s on the fritz.

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Ruth Doyle