Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The airbag secondary warning chime is inoperative | Normal condition IPC |
Using a diagnostic scan tool, PERFORM the IPC self-test. If DTC P1534:01 is present, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . If DTC P1534:01 is not present, the system is operating correctly. The airbag secondary warning chime sounds only when a fault in the airbag warning indicator is present and DTC P1534:01 is recorded. |
| The airbag secondary warning chime has activated | IPC | Refer to IPC Hardware Testing
. DIAGNOSE the SRS. Refer to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . |
| The Belt-Minder ® chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| The Belt-Minder ® cannot be deactivated | MyKey ® in use | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder ®. |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AL |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative | Door ajar indication concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, GO to Pinpoint Test AA If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The electric vehicle engine off warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AM |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AN |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AO |
| The message center warning chime is inoperative | No warnings present IPC |
With all the doors closed and the ignition OFF, PLACE the ignition ON. Once the IPC has completed the prove-out, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the message center displays the door ajar RTT indicator and the chime sounds once. If the chime sounds, the system is operating correctly. The message center warning chime only sounds when a new warning is displayed in the message center. If the door ajar message does not display, GO to Pinpoint Test AA If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AP |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Perimeter alarm concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test AQ |
| The PRNDL not in park warning chime is inoperative | PRNDL indication concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, GO to Pinpoint Test N If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | |
| The service AdvanceTrac ® chime is inoperative | Stability-traction control concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, GO to Pinpoint Test R If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |