Pinpoint Test AZ: The Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime Is Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- AZ1 CHECK THE SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Monitor the safety belt warning chime when the ignition is transitioned from OFF to RUN for 6 seconds.
- Does the safety belt warning chime operate for approximately 6 seconds?
- Yes : GO to AZ2.
- No : INSTALL a new IPC . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- AZ2 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION
- Close all doors, hood and luggage compartment lid.
- Ignition ON.
- Open the driver door while monitoring the message center displays.
- Does the message center display DRIVER DOOR AJAR?
- Yes : GO to AZ3.
- No : GO to PINPOINT TEST AA to diagnose the door/hood ajar warning indicator (non-hybrid) or GO to PINPOINT TEST AR to diagnose the door ajar message center warning indicator (MKZ or hybrid).
- AZ3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SJB SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded DTCs from the SJB self-test.
- Is DTC B1352 present?
- Yes : GO to AZ4.
- No : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. TEST the system for normal operation.
- AZ4 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
- Carry out the ignition switch component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article or COMPONENT TESTING -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article for component testing.
- Is the ignition switch OK?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit CDC30 (BU/GY) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.