Was the BCM Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Inspect for powertrain control module (PCM) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.5L for more information.

Are there any PCM DTCs present?

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Go to Appropriate DTC Table in Engine Controls

Go to Step 3

1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
2. Using the scan tool, select BCM data display inputs and monitor the park brake switch input.
3. While observing the scan tool, apply and then release the park brake.

Does the scan tool indicate that the park brake input is off while the park brake is released?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
2. Disconnect the scan tool from the DLC.
3. Disconnect the BCM connector C2.
4. Release the park brake.
5. Using a test light, connect between B+ and the BCM connector C2 terminal A2.

Is the test light off?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

1. Leave the test light connected from the previous step.
2. Disconnect the park brake indicator switch electrical connector.

Is the test light off?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

1. Disconnect the scan tool from the DLC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
3. Reconnect the connectors and the components that you removed.
4. Close all of the vehicle doors.
5. Apply the park brake.
6. Step firmly and hold the brake pedal.
7. Start the engine.
8. While shifting the transaxle into DRIVE, listen to the chime.
9. While the transaxle is in the DRIVE, release the park brake. Note that the chime stops.
10. Shift the transaxle into PARK.
11. Turn the engine off.

Did the BCM stop the chime for the park brake reminder upon the releasing the park brake while the transaxle was in DRIVE?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement in Park Brake.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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Repair short to ground in circuit 1830.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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The malfunction is not present at this time. Refer to Audible Warnings Circuit Description for more information regarding the operation of the park brake reminder.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 11

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1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
2. After BCM replacement, perform the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Reconnect the connectors and reinstall the components that you removed.
3. Inspect for BCM current DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying .

Are there any BCM current DTCs present?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

System OK