I am trying to find out if the Body Control Module needs to be programmed or not.

I have a '99 Sebring JX.  I need to replace the Body Control Module.  The shop wants
over $900 but I've been told that it is pretty simple to switch out and that my son can
do it for me.  I went searching for the part.  I found it at one place for $425 and they
told me they need to program it using my VIN.  At another place I found it for $95 and
they told me that it does not need to be programmed for the year '99 or earlier.  They
did ask me before looking up the part if I had a security system in my car which I do
not.  I tried contacting a local dealer to ask this question and the guy told me he would
look it up and get back to me but I kind of got the feeling he wasn't really interested in
helping me if I wasn't buying the part from him.  Does anyone know with certainty the
answer to this dilemma?  Program or not?  Obviously I don't want to spend $425 if I
can spend $95 but I don't want to spend $95 on a part that doesn't work.