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Pinpoint Test Ar: The Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime Is Inoperative

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  1. AR1 CHECK THE SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME OPERATION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Monitor the safety belt warning chime when the ignition switch is transitioned from OFF to RUN for 6 seconds.
    • Does the safety belt warning chime operate for approximately 6 seconds? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AR2.
    2. NO  : Go to  AR8.
  2. AR2 CHECK THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR OPERATION 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Open then close the LH front door while observing the message center operation.
    • Does the door ajar warning display in the message center? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AR3.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test AP .
  3. AR3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND SJB SELF-TESTS 
    • Check the recorded DTCs from the SJB self-tests.
    • Is DTC B1352 present? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AR5.
    2. NO  : Go to  AR4.
  4. AR4 CARRY OUT THE KEY-IN-IGNITION CHIME WARNING ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster (IC) DataLogger
    • Select the instrument cluster (IC) key-in-ignition warning chime (CHIME_KEY) active command. Command the key-in-ignition warning chime on.
    • Does the key-in-ignition warning chime sound? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AR7.
    2. NO  : Go to  AR8.
  5. AR5 CHECK CIRCUIT CDC30 (BU/GY) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Insert the key into the ignition cylinder.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280b
    • Measure the voltage between the SJB C2280b-35, circuit CDC30 (BU/GY), harness side and ground.
      • Fig 1: Checking Circuit For Voltage
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    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AR7.
    2. NO  : Go to  AR6.
  6. AR6 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250
    • Carry out the ignition switch component test. Refer to appropriate COMPONENT TESTING article.
    • Is the ignition switch OK? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR circuit CDC30 (BU/GY) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  7. AR7 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. 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.
  8. AR8 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.
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