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Warning Chimes Symptom Chart

WARNING CHIMES SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • All the chimes are inoperative
  • IPC 
  • VERIFY the IPC  gauges and indicators are functioning correctly.
    • If the IPC  gauges and indicators are not  functioning correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
    • If the IPC  gauges and indicators are functioning correctly, INSTALL a new IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The chime always sounds
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative
  • Cruise control system
  • IPC 
  • VERIFY the adaptive cruise control display functions in the message center when the adaptive cruise control is in operation.
  • The air bag secondary warning chime is inoperative/has activated
  • IPC 
  • RETRIEVE the recorded DTCs  from the IPC  self-test.
    • If IPC  DTC P1534:01 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 P1534:01 is recorded.
    • If IPC  DTC P1534:01 is present, INSTALL a new IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  • The Belt-Minder® feature does not operate correctly
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The BLIS®  /CTA  warning chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The door ajar warning chime is inoperative
  • Door ajar indication concern
  • BCM 
  • IPC 
  • VERIFY the safety belt warning chime operates for 6 seconds following ignition ON.
    • If the safety belt warning chime sounds, GO to PINPOINT TEST AB  to diagnose the door ajar message center warning indicator.
    • If the safety belt warning chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  • The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The memory-stored feedback chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The message center warning chime is inoperative
  • IPC 
  • DISCONNECT the brake fluid level switch and VERIFY that the message center warning chime sounds when the message center displays CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.
    • If the message center warning chime sounds when the CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message appears, the system is operating correctly at this time. The message center warning chime only sounds when the message center displays a new warning message.
    • If the message center warning chime does not sound when the CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message appears, INSTALL a new IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The parking brake warning chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The perimeter alarm warning chime is inoperative
  • Perimeter alarm concern
  • IPC 
  • VERIFY the perimeter alarm functions correctly and the headlamps on warning chime operates with the headlamps on, ignition OFF and the driver door open.
    • If the perimeter alarm functions correctly and the headlamps on warning chime sounds, REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER to diagnose the perimeter alarm.
    • If the perimeter alarm functions correctly and the headlamps on warning chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
    • If the perimeter alarm does not operate correctly, REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER .
  • The safety belt warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The service AdvanceTrac® warning chime is inoperative
  • Stabilty-traction control indication concern
  • IPC 
  • VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime operates with the headlamps on, ignition OFF and the driver door open.
    • If the headlamps on warning chime sounds, GO to PINPOINT TEST O  to diagnose the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon).
    • If the headlamps on warning chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC  . REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  • The turn/hazard on warning chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The turn signal left on warning chime is inoperative
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine