Chime Always On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Chime Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you review the operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console |
| 2 | Are any indicators illuminated in the DIC or IPC when the audible warning chime sounds? | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition signal circuit and battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
in Wiring Systems. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Test the park lamp switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | 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 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement
in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the ignition and key alarm switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |