Chime Always On

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics Connector End View Reference: Data Communication Connector End Views or Inline Harness Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2	Are any indicators illuminated?	Go to Symptoms - Displays and Gages	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF. Remove the key from the ignition. Open the driver door. Does the chime sound?	Go to Step 4	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
4	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the ignition switch. Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the Key in Ignition parameter in the dash integration module (DIC) Data list. Does the Key in Ignition parameter display No?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
5	Test the ignition key alarm switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 7
6	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the key switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 8
7	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the dash integration module (DIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 9
8	Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 10	-
9	Replace the DIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 10	-
10	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2