Pinpoint Test Al: The Chime Always Sounds

• Ignition OFF.
• Check the IPC  and message center for illuminated warning indicator or message center displays.

Does the IPC have any message center indicators illuminated or message center messages displayed? 

• Yes  : REPAIR all message center indication concerns first. REFER to SYMPTOM CHART: IPC  or SYMPTOM CHART: INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER .
• No  : GO to AL2 

• Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
• Close all doors.
• Wait one minute.
• Observe the exterior lights.

Are the headlamps and parking lamps off? 

• Yes  : GO to AL3 
• No  : REFER to: HEADLAMPS .

  REFER to: PARKING, REAR AND LICENSE PLATE LAMPS .

• Open and close the driver door.
• Observe the interior lights.

Do the interior lights operate correctly from the driver door? 

• Yes  : GO to AL4 
• No  : REFER to: INTERIOR LIGHTING .

• Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM  self-test.

Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

• Yes  : REFER to: BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) .
• No  : INSTALL a new IPC  .

  REFER to: INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .