Symptom Chart - Warning Chimes
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| The key-in-ignition chime is inoperative | Key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch) SJB IPC |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AM . |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Door ajar indication SJB IPC |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AN . |
| The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in the ignition and the headlamps are off) | Wiring, terminals or connectors Key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch) SJB |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AO . |
| The performance shift warning chime does not operate correctly | IPC configuration IPC |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AP . |
| The safety belt warning chime is inoperative | Safety belt warning indication concern RCM IPC |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AQ . |
| The Belt-Minder® feature does not operate correctly | Belt-Minder® deactivated Speedometer concern RCM IPC |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AQ . |
| The turn signal on warning chime is inoperative | Odometer operation IPC |
GO to PINPOINT TEST AR . |
| The air bag secondary warning chime is inoperative/has activated | IPC | RETRIEVE the recorded DTCs from the IPC self-test. If IPC DTC P1534:14 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 P1534:14 is recorded. If IPC DTC P1534:14 is present, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| The message center warning chime is inoperative | IPC | VERIFY that there are warning messages displayed and confirm, as new warning messages appear, that the warning chime sounds. If messages do not exist, the system is operating correctly at this time. The message center warning chime only sounds when the message center detects new warning messages. If warning messages exist and the chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| The service AdvanceTrac® warning chime is inoperative | Stability/traction control indication IPC |
VERIFY that the SERVICE ADVANCETRAC message is displayed in the message center and the stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon) operates correctly. If the SERVICE ADVANCETRAC message is not displayed in the message center and the stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is not illuminated, the system is operating correctly. If the SERVICE ADVANCETRAC message is displayed and the stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is illuminated, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |