- Controls the auxiliary functions within your vehicle
- Can become damaged for many reasons, including excessive exposure to heat and heavy use
- Installation is best left to professional technicians
Your car's Body Control Module, often referred to as the body computer (BCM), is important to the day-to-day auxiliary operations of your Nissan Altima 2009-2013. However, the Body Control Module doesn't supervise or control your vehicle's engine or transmission.
Rather, this essential component helps to adjust your cabin air, unlock and lock your Nissan, switch on and off your lights, maintain the anti-theft system, and a whole lot more. It's safe to say that when your BCM is no longer working the way it should, the impairment of these subtle, daily conveniences can become a huge issue.
Your Nissan's Body Control Module can stop operating correctly for a number of reasons, like excessive heat exposure, shock from major accidents, circuit problems, intense vibrations and shaking of your Nissan, as well as mechanical wear.
When a Body Control Module stops functioning the way it should, it can potentially cause a few systems in your vehicle to go haywire. Numerous warning lights on your dashboard could come on and continue to remain illuminated, which could lead to a dead car battery. The anti-theft system on your vehicle could become erratic and stop doing its job correctly. The auxiliary functions your module maintains could stop working completely, and you will likely have difficulty starting your Nissan. If you begin to notice the signs and symptoms of a faulty Body Control Module, Body Control Module, get it replaced ASAP.
Now that you know how vital the BCM is, is it a good idea to replace and install a damaged or poorly functioning one on your own? Because the Body Control Module controls so many auxiliary functions within the body of your Nissan, we recommend leaving this job to a professional technician. Shop for a genuine OEM Nissan Body Control Module online and then find your nearest authorized Nissan service center location to ensure that it is replaced the right way.
To get the right fit for your vehicle, shop genuine OEM components from Nissan Parts for a Body Control Module that's made to fit your vehicle.
This Body Control Module 284B1JA06D fits your Nissan Altima 2009-2013. See the What This Fits tab for more information.
CONTROLLER ASSY-BCM
Fits Altima, Maxima