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Pinpoint Test C: A Chime Is Inoperative-Head/Parking Lamps On (With Door Ajar

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  1. C1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
    • Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command. Trigger the all lamps and chime active command on.
    • Does the chime sound? 
    • Yes  : GO to C2.
    • No  : GO to  C6.
  2. C2 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SWITCH PID 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Driver Door Switch PID.
    • Monitor the instrument cluster driver door switch PID while opening and closing the driver door.
    • Does the PID agree with the door position? 
    • Yes  : GO to C3.
    • No  : REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the door ajar switch.
  3. C3 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PID 
    • Monitor the instrument cluster headlamp switch PID while turning the headlamps on and off.
    • Do the PID values agree with the headlamp switch positions? 
    • Yes  : GO to C4.
    • No  : GO to  C5.
  4. C4 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH 
    • Carry out the headlamp switch component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .
    • Is the headlamp switch OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to C5.
    • No  : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. C5 CHECK CIRCUIT 402 (OG/LG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205b.
    • Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220b.
    • Measure the resistance between headlamp switch C205b-2, circuit 402 (OG/LG), harness side and instrument cluster C220b-25, circuit 402 (OG/LG), harness side.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 402 (OG/LG) For Open
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    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to C6.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. C6 VERIFY THE SYMPTOM 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect: Instrument Cluster C220b.
    • Connect: Headlamp Switch C205b.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Is the symptom still present? 
    • Yes  : GO to C7.
    • No  : The system is working correctly.
  7. C7 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.
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