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 | INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The air bag secondary warning chime is inoperative | Normal condition IPC |
Using a scan tool, PERFORM the IPC self-test. If DTC P1534:01 is present, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . If 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. |
| The air bag secondary warning chime has activated | IPC | INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The Belt-Minder ® chime is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test AI |
| The Belt-Minder ® cannot be deactivated | Normal operation | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder ®. |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test AF |
| 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 X If the headlamps on 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 | GO to Pinpoint Test AG |
| 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 message center 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 X If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test AH |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Perimeter alarm 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, REFER to: Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm . If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The PRNDL 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 L If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The safety belt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test AI |
| 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 O If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test AJ |