Pinpoint Test Aw: The Forward Collision Alert Warning Chime Is Inoperative
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
See Forward Collision Alert Warning Chime. REFER to: Warning Chimes - 3.5L Duratec (202kW/275PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS) - System Operation and Component Description .
Possible Sources
- Forward collision alert system concern
- Communication concern
- IPMA concern
- GWM concern
- IPC
- AW1 CHECK THE SEATBELT WARNING CHIME OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Unbuckle the driver seatbelt.
- Monitor the seatbelt warning chime when the ignition is transitioned from OFF to RUN for 6 seconds.
Does the seatbelt warning chime operate for approximately 6 seconds?
Yes GO to AW2 No GO to Pinpoint Test AT - AW2 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 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart . No GO to AW3 - AW3 PERFORM THE IPMA (IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE A) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPMA self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: Lane Keeping System . No GO to AW4 - AW4 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes No DIAGNOSE the forward collision system. REFER to COLLISION WARNING AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM .