Symptom Chart - Warning Chimes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART - WARNING CHIMES

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
All the chimes are inoperative	IC	INSTALL a new IC . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in ignition and headlamps off)	Wiring, terminals or connectors Key-in-ignition warning switch (part of the ignition switch) SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST AK .
The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative	Door ajar indication concern SJB IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AM .
The turn signal on warning chime is inoperative	IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AN .
The safety belt warning chime is inoperative	Safety belt warning indication concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AO .
The Belt-Minder® feature does not operate correctly	Belt-Minder® deactivated Safety belt warning indication concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AO .
The door ajar warning chime is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB IC	OBSERVE the door ajar warning indicator. If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST AA . TEST the system for normal operation. If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new IC . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
The parking brake warning chime is inoperative	Brake warning indication concern IC	GO to PINPOINT TEST AP .
The air bag secondary warning chime is inoperative/has activated	IC	RETRIEVE the recorded IC DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests. If the IC DTC B1868 is not present, the system is operating correctly. The air bag secondary warning chime sounds only when a fault in the air bag warning indicator is present and DTC B1868 is recorded. If the IC DTC B1868 is present, INSTALL a new IC . REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.