Pinpoint Test AZ: The Parking Brake Warning Chime Is Inoperative

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AZ1 CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- 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?
- Yes: GO to AZ2 .
- No: INSTALL a new IC . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
AZ2 CHECK THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Apply and release the parking brake.
- Does the brake warning indicator turn on when applied and turn off when released?
- Yes: GO to AZ3 .
- No: GO to PINPOINT TEST R (never on) or GO to PINPOINT TEST S (always on).
AZ3 CARRY OUT THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING CHIME ACTIVE COMMANDS USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IC DataLogger.
- Select the IC parking brake warning chime (CHIME_P_BRK) active commands. Command the parking brake warning chime on.
- Does the parking brake warning chime sound?
- Yes: GO to AZ4 .
- No: INSTALL a new IC . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
AZ4 CHECK THE SPEEDOMETER FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Drive the vehicle and verify that the speedometer is operating correctly.
- Does the speedometer operate correctly?
- Yes: GO to AZ5 .
- No: GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
AZ5 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SJB SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded SJB DTCs from the self-test.
- Are any DTCs recorded?
- Yes: REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- No: INSTALL a new IC . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.