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 | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The airbag secondary chime has activated | IPC | INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The airbag secondary warning chime is inoperative | Normal operation IPC |
Using a diagnostic 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 airbag secondary warning chime sounds only when a fault in the airbag warning indicator is present and DTC P1534:01 is recorded. |
| The Belt-Minder® chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| The Belt-Minder® cannot be deactivated | A MyKey® is in the ignition | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder®. |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| The CTA warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AV |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative | Door ajar indication concern IPC |
Place the ignition in RUN and monitor and verify the seatbelt warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds. If the seatbelt warning chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the door ajar warning indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test S If the seatbelt warning chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The forward collision alert warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| The information chime is inoperative | No warnings present 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 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 headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The key-in-ignition chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | 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 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 headlamps on chime does not sound, DIAGNOSE the ignition switch. REFER to the appropriate Steering System article. . |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The PRNDL not in park warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | 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, DIAGNOSE the PRNDL indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AL If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| The turn/hazard signal on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AZ |