Pinpoint Test AR: The Key-In-Ignition Chime Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AR1 CHECK FOR DRIVER DOOR AJAR INPUT TO THE SJB
- Be sure the interior lamp switch is in the door position.
- Open the driver door.
- Do the interior lamps illuminate?
Yes

GO to AR2.

No

Refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the interior lamps.
AR2 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR DTC B1352
- Use the recorded results from the instrument cluster self-test.
- Is DTC B1352 received?
Yes

GO to AR3.

No

GO to AR4.
AR3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1414 (LG/VT) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220a.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218b.
- Measure the resistance between the clockspring C218b-7, circuit 1414 (LG/VT), harness side and the instrument cluster C220a-8, circuit 1414 (LG/VT), harness side.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Clockspring C218B-7, Circuit 1414 (LG/VT), Harness Side And The Instrument Cluster C220A-8, Circuit 1414 (LG/VT), Harness Side
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes

INSTALL a new key-in-ignition warning switch. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

No

REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
AR4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - Corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the connectors and make sure connectors are fully seated.
- 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 .

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.