Chime Always On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Chime Always On
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| Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems |
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| 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 |
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Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems |
| 5 | With a scan tool, observe the Left Rear Door Ajar Sw. parameter and the Right Rear Door Sw. parameter in the instrument panel cluster BCM/Inputs data list. Do all of the Rear Door Switch parameters display Closed? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | With a scan tool, observe the Headlamp Off Switch parameter in the instrument panel cluster BCM/Inputs data list. Does the Headlamp Off Switch parameter display Inactive? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
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Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Test the headlamp input signal circuit and the parklamp signal circuit at the BCM for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
andWiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | 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 20 | 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 Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 16 |
| 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 Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 17 |
| 14 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. 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 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 15 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio or audio amplifier. 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 20 | Go to Step 19 |
| 16 | Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement
in Lighting Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 17 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 18 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 19 | Replace the radio. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 21 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |