Chime Always On
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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 Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings |
| 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 16 | 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 Cargo Door Ajar Switch and the Right Rear Door Ajar Switch parameters in the BCM inputs data list. Do all of the Door Switch parameters display Inactive? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems |
| 6 | With a scan tool, observe the Cargo Door Ajar Switch and the Hood Ajar Switch parameters in the BCM inputs data list. Does the Cargo Door Ajar Switch and the Hood Ajar Switch parameters display Inactive? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
| 9 | With a scan tool, observe the Headlamp Switch parameter in the BCM inputs data list. Does the Headlamp Switch parameter display Inactive? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
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Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Test the headlamp input signal circuit and the park lamp signal circuit at the BCM for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 21 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | 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 21 | Go to Step 14 |
| 13 | 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 21 | Go to Step 17 |
| 14 | 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 21 | Go to Step 18 |
| 15 | 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 21 | Go to Step 19 |
| 16 | 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 21 | Go to Step 20 |
| 17 | Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement
in Lighting Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 21 | - |
| 18 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 21 | - |
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IMPORTANT:
Program the replacement BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement
in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 21 | - |
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IMPORTANT:
Program the replacement radio or audio amplifier. Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement
orAmplifier Replacement
in Entertainment.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 21 | - |
| 21 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |