Pinpoint Test B: The Chime Sounds When The Driver Door Is Ajar (No Key In The Ignition And The Headlamps Are Off): Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- B1 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION
- Check the operation of the instrument cluster illumination.
- Does the instrument cluster illumination operate correctly?
- Yes : GO to B2.
- No : REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION to continue diagnosis of the instrument cluster illumination.
- B2 CHECK THE INPUT TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220.
- Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220-7, circuit 3410 (YE), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes : GO to B3.
- No : GO to B4.
- B3 CHECK CIRCUIT 3410 (YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220-7, circuit 3410 (YE), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new ignition lock cylinder. REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.