Pinpoint Test F: The Chime Sounds When The Driver Door Is Ajar (No Key In Ignition And Headlamps Off)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- F1 CHECK CIRCUIT 1414 (LG/VT) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220b.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220b-15, circuit 1414 (LG/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
- Yes : GO to F2.
- No : GO to F3.
- F2 CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION SWITCH
- Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220b-15, circuit 1414 (LG/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit 1414 (LG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.
- F3 CHECK CIRCUIT 235 (RD/BK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220b-12, circuit 235 (RD/BK), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to F4.
- F4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat 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.