Dave Hobbs presents an interesting case study of a Chevy Malibu exhibiting battery discharge issues, no start problems and with a B1516 BCM code. Dave discusses the associated TSB and smart charging system components related to this issue.

Dave Hobbs presents an interesting case study of a Chevy Malibu exhibiting battery discharge issues, no start problems and with a B1516 BCM code. Dave discusses the associated TSB and smart charging system components related to this issue.

GM’s regulated voltage control systems changed in 1994 when they began using the BCM and the PCM. Before you try to tackle these newer GM systems you should refresh your memory with a review of the older charging systems. AVI and Dave Hobbs review the older systems and help you keep your voltage levels out of the red and your profits in the green.
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The Scope It Out: Diagnostic Newsblog will keep you up-to-date with the latest new videos available from AVI’s extensive library, provide tips and timely information in articles written by our talented instructors, plus a chance for you, our loyal customer, to provide feedback, or even ask an instructor a specific question, all in an effort to bring training to your shop easily and effectively.