Pinpoint Test BV: The Perimeter Alarm Chime Is Inoperative

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
See Perimeter Alarm Warning Chime. REFER to: Warning Chimes - System Operation and Component Description .

Possible Sources
- Perimeter alarm concern
- BCM
- GWM
- IPC

BV1 CHECK THE SEATBELT WARNING CHIME OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Monitor the seatbelt warning chime when the ignition switch is transitioned from OFF to RUN for 6 seconds.
Does the seatbelt warning chime operate for approximately 6 seconds?

Yes GO to BV2

No GO to Pinpoint Test BN

BV2 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 BV3

No DIAGNOSE the perimeter alarm system.

BV3 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 BV4

BV4 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: Controller Area Network (CAN) Module Communications Network .

No DIAGNOSE all BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REFER to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .