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Pinpoint Test Aw: The Turn Signal On Warning Chime Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. AW1 CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME OPERATION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • With the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key in the ignition lock cylinder, open the LH front door and observe the key-in-ignition warning chime operation.
    • Does the key-in-ignition warning chime operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AW2.
    2. NO  : Go to  AW4.
  2. AW2 CHECK THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS OPERATION 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Verify the turn signal indicators operation.
    • Do the turn signal indicators operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AW3.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test X .
  3. AW3 CHECK THE ODOMETER FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    • Drive the vehicle and observe the odometer for correct operation.
    • Does the odometer operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AW4.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test F .
  4. AW4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the instrument cluster (IC) 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 (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . 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.