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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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

With a scan tool, observe the Head Lamp OFF Switch parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list.

Does the Head Lamp OFF Switch parameter display OFF?

Go to Step 5

Headlamp Low or High Beams Always On

5

  1. Close the drivers door.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Door Ajar SW parameter in the BCM Lamp Status data list.

Does the Driver Door Ajar SW parameter display Door Closed?

Go to Step 6

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

6

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Verify the scan tool Key In Ignition Cylinder Switch parameter is NO.

Does the Key In Ignition Cylinder Switch parameter display NO?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3