Pinpoint Test E: 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 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

E1 CHECK CIRCUIT 158 (BK/PK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220b.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220b-15, circuit 158 (BK/PK), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Cluster C220b-15, Circuit 158 (BK/PK), Harness Side And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes : GO to E2.
- No : GO to E3.
E2 CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION SWITCH
- Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220b-15, circuit 158 (BK/PK), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Cluster C220b-15, Circuit 158 (BK/PK), Harness Side And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.
E3 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 at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.