Ok what is the Body Security Module for. I found it this morning after taking 3 hours to remove my backseal just to see what was back there.

I did remove the child seat hookups while I was back there so I did accomplish something.

 

I am not sure what all it does control but, it does have something to do with the keypad on the door. I would think it also controls the keyless entry.

 

FWIW I don't havwe a keypad on the door. But I do have a card with my manual with a code if I did.

 

If you buy a handle with a keypad in it you should be able to hook it up no problem, might be able to order one from fordpartnetwork or off ebay.

 

Now known as www.fastpartsnetwork.com thanks to a Ford issued Cease and Desist order.

Same great service -- different website because Ford was afraid that someone might actually get the same part cheaper than they would from the stealership with better service... I'm pretty opinionated sometimes and this is one of those battles where it seems Ford probably had bigger fish to fry but went after a minnow. I know... I know... it's all relative and such but, come on... someone that's contributing to your bottom line? Why would you go after that guy?



*steps off of soap box*

 

Should be called a VSM or Vehicle Security Module now. I think it was only referd to a BSM in 2004. This is similar to the rename of the RAP to CSM, mid MY 2001.

The VSM controls the RKE and the power locks over the UBP communications network in the vehcile. The UBP network is also used for the Info center in the cluster on the Lariat ( and does the FX-4 non Lux model have the info center ? ), and for the EATC.
This is seperate from the CAN and the ISO Comm network.

Like that one, your truck has 3 seperate networks in it.

Good ole' drive by wire, next the steering wheel won't actually be attached to the front wheels

 

You forgot the CIA, FBI, ATF, etc!!

Looks like you know what your talking about anyway.

 

Nope, mine is a 2006 built on 3/16/06, says Body Security Module right on it.

 

It is just the term they use to call the device, same functions.
The 2005/06 Shop Manual has no reference to a BSM, instead uses the term VSM.
The 2004 Shop Manual has no reference to a VSM, instead uses the term BSM.

What the stickers on the object are, could be anything. The VSM removal procedure for a SCab, SCrew has the rear seat removal, and shows it in the same place as the 2004 shop manual for BSM removal.

 

LMAO

 

Actually... looks like I know how to read.
It is the info from the Service Manual on DVD, not like I have this memorized

 

What does the body security module in my 2004 f150 control? Please limit the abbreviations. thanks