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Key In Ignition Chime Inoperative

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  1. If Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If IPC diagnostic system check has not been performed, see INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Use scan tool and select IPC special functions. Activate all chime functions. If scan tool activates all chime functions, go to next step. If scan tool cannot activate all chime functions, go to step  10 .
  3. Turn ignition off and connect scan tool to DLC. Turn ignition on. Attempt to establish communications with BCM. If scan tool communicates with BCM, go to next step. If scan tool will not communicate with BCM, go to BCM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK in BODY CONTROL MODULES - CORVETTE article.
  4. Select BCM data on scan tool and monitor KEY-IN-IGNITION status. Remove and replace ignition key from ignition switch and monitor status. If status is ACTIVE with key in, system is okay at this time. If status is not ACTIVE with key in, go to step  6 .
  5. Turn ignition off and remove key from ignition switch. Monitor KEY-IN-IGNITION status. If scan tool indicates status as INACTIVE, system is okay at this time. If scan tool does not indicate status as INACTIVE, go to next step.
  6. Check for open, short to ground or short to voltage in Tan or Light Green/Black wires between BCM and ignition switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If circuits are okay, go to next step. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step  11 .
  7. Disconnect BCM connectors and inspect for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. If connections are okay, go to next step. If faulty connections are found, repair as necessary and go to step  11 .
  8. Disconnect ignition switch connectors and inspect for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. If connections are okay, go to next step. If faulty connections are found, repair as necessary and go to step  11 .
  9. Replace ignition switch. See IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repair, go to step  11 .
  10. Replace IPC assembly. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
  11. Turn ignition off and reconnect all disconnected components and connectors. Recheck system operation. Go to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If symptom still exists, return to step  2 .
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