Oranger
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G’day there,
First time posting but have appreciated the info when needing help.
I recently removed the alloytec motor and 4 speed auto from a 2005 VZ Lumina and installed it into a 2005 VZ Calais roller I picked up. Complete car minus engine and trans. I swapped over the BCM, PIM, ECU, trans module and key fob. Started up first try and runs nicely and reliably.
I have run into a couple of issues however with the ESP function failing. Doing some research on here that seems to relate to the original 5 speed.
Question 1 - Can it be disabled or removed as I will be running the 4 speed?
The other issue I’m having is there are no brake lights operating. The park lights operate when the brake pedal switch operates. The front park lights, instrument cluster and climate control illuminate. The rear park lights and number plate dimly glow and if I switch on park lights via headlight switch the rear dimly lit lights go out. I can’t find any reason for this or see where there could be a crossover.
Question 2 - I’m leaning towards BCM but never noticed any of these issues on the donor car but it had been in a front end collision. Is there anything you guys’n’girls could suggest that may cause this other than the BCM?
Much appreciated and sorry for the long message lol wanted to get all the details down to get better advice.
First time posting but have appreciated the info when needing help.
I recently removed the alloytec motor and 4 speed auto from a 2005 VZ Lumina and installed it into a 2005 VZ Calais roller I picked up. Complete car minus engine and trans. I swapped over the BCM, PIM, ECU, trans module and key fob. Started up first try and runs nicely and reliably.
I have run into a couple of issues however with the ESP function failing. Doing some research on here that seems to relate to the original 5 speed.
Question 1 - Can it be disabled or removed as I will be running the 4 speed?
The other issue I’m having is there are no brake lights operating. The park lights operate when the brake pedal switch operates. The front park lights, instrument cluster and climate control illuminate. The rear park lights and number plate dimly glow and if I switch on park lights via headlight switch the rear dimly lit lights go out. I can’t find any reason for this or see where there could be a crossover.
Question 2 - I’m leaning towards BCM but never noticed any of these issues on the donor car but it had been in a front end collision. Is there anything you guys’n’girls could suggest that may cause this other than the BCM?
Much appreciated and sorry for the long message lol wanted to get all the details down to get better advice.
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