Pinpoint Test B: The Headlamps On Reminder Chime Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

B1 CHECK THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR
- Key in ON position.
- With the driver door opened, observe the door ajar warning indicator.
- Does the door ajar warning indicator operate correctly?
1. YES : Go to B2.
2. NO : REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
B2 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION
- Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS or PARKING LAMPS ON position.
- Does the instrument cluster panel illumination operate correctly?
1. YES : Go to B3.
2. NO : REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article to continue diagnosis of the instrument cluster illumination.
B3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - 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?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.