Pinpoint Test BC : The Perimeter Alarm Chime Is Inoperative
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- BC1 CHECK THE SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Monitor the safety belt warning chime when the ignition switch is transitioned from OFF to RUN for 6 seconds.
Does the safety belt warning chime operate for approximately 6 seconds?
Yes GO to BC2 No Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . - BC2 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE PERIMETER ALARM
- Arm the perimeter alarm using the remote key locking feature (key fob).
- Wait approximately 15 seconds for the system to arm.
- Open the driver door using the interior door handle.
Does the perimeter alarm sound after 12 seconds?
Yes GO to BC3 No REFER to: PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT ALARM - BC3 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to DTC Chart: IPC No GO to BC4 - BC4 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - 2.0L DURATEC - HYBRID (96KW 130PS) No DIAGNOSE all BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REFER to: BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)