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For 1990-2009 cars only

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The radio generates the audible warning through the left speaker. The radio receives audible warning requests via the serial data circuit from the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or the body control module (BCM).

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Audible Warnings Schematics
    •  Body Control System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views
    •  Data Communication Connector End Views
    •  Inline Harness Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Before performing this diagnostics, make sure no indicators are illuminated after the IPC performs the displays test. If any indicators are illuminated after the bulb test, perform the indicator diagnostics before this diagnostic.

  1. Ignition ON, radio ON, adjust the radio balance and fade to the left front speaker.
  2. If the speaker does not operate properly, refer to Speakers Inoperative - One or More .
  3. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Key In Ignition Status parameter is Key In.
  4. If not Key In, test the signal circuit terminal D and the ground circuit terminal E for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for the radio replacement, setup, and programming.