Pinpoint Test AJ: The Headlamps On Warning Chime Is Inoperative

AJ1 CHECK THE EXTERIOR LAMPS
- Turn the headlamp switch to the PARKING LAMP position.
- Do the parking lamps illuminate with the headlamp switch in the PARKING LAMP position?
1. YES : Go to AJ2.
2. NO : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article to continue diagnosis of the exterior lamps.
AJ2 CHECK THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR
- Key in OFF position.
- Make sure all the doors are closed.
- Key in ON position.
- While observing the message center (if equipped) or the door ajar warning indicator, open the driver door.
- Is the DRIVER DOOR AJAR message displayed on the message center (if equipped) or the door ajar warning indicator illuminated with the driver door open?
1. YES : Go to AJ3.
2. NO : If not equipped with a message center, go to Pinpoint Test O .
  If equipped with a message center, go to Pinpoint Test AG .
AJ3 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) ILLUMINATION FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Turn the headlamp switch to the PARKING LAMP position.
- Does the instrument cluster (IC) illumination operate correctly?
1. YES : Go to AJ4.
2. NO : REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
AJ4 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.