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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

1

Did you perform the Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

2

Do any indicators illuminate when the chime sounds?

Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF.
  4. Open the driver door.

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, perform the Chime Test in the BCM.

Does the chime stop when you select Off?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 16

5

With a scan tool, observe the LCM Lights On Chime parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the LCM Lights On Chime parameter display Off?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Close the driver door.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Door Switch parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Driver Door Switch parameter display Closed?

Go to Step 8

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

7

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the BCM connector C3.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the park lamp off signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 9

8

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Disconnect the BCM connector C2.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition signal circuit and battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 16

9

Test the park lamp off signal circuit for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 10

10

Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the headlamp switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

11

Test the key in ignition signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

14

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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16

Important: Program the replacement BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3