Pinpoint Test BJ: The Chime Always Sounds
- Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Warning Chimes - System Operation and Component Description .
Possible Sources
- Exterior lighting concern
- Interior lighting concern
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Ignition switch
- BCM
- GWM
- IPC
- BJ1 CHECK THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) FOR MESSAGE CENTER MESSAGES
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Check the IPC and message center for illuminated warning indicator or message center displays.
Does the IPC have any RTT indicators illuminated or message center messages displayed?
Yes REPAIR all message center indication concerns first. REFER to the Symptom Chart(s) . No GO to BJ2 - BJ2 CHECK THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATION
- Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- Close all doors.
- Wait one minute.
- Observe the exterior lights.
Are the headlamps off?
Yes GO to BJ3 No REFER to: Headlamps . - BJ3 CHECK THE INTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATION
- Open and close the driver door.
- Observe the interior lights.
Do the interior lights operate correctly from the driver door?
Yes GO to BJ5 No REFER to: Interior Lighting . - BJ4 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 the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart . No GO to BJ5 - BJ5 PERFORM THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to the appropriate DTC Chart. No DIAGNOSE the ignition switch. REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components .