Pinpoint Test BJ: 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

BJ1 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 BJ2

No GO to Pinpoint Test BA

BJ2 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 BJ3

No REFER to: Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm .

BJ3 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 BJ4

BJ4 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 appropriate DTC Chart.