Diagnostic Test

1) CHECK THE KEY IN IGNITION STATUS WITH THE KEY REMOVED
NOTE: Ensure the exterior lamps turn on and off properly and are off before continuing this test.

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool in BCM, select Input Output.

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

With the scan tool, read the Key In Ignition status.

Does the scan tool display: Key Not In Ignition?

Yes
1. Refer to the Service Information for other possible causes.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To step 2).
2) CHECK FOR A SHORTED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER / IGNITION SWITCH

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Harness Connector Terminals
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Disconnect the Ignition Switch harness connector.

Does the chime turn off?

Yes
1. Inspect the Ignition Lock Cylinder for damage and repair as necessary. If OK, replace the Ignition Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To step 3).
3) CHECK THE (G15) KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Key-In Ignition Switch Sense Circuit For Short To Ground
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Disconnect the BCM C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the (G15) Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit between ground and the Ignition Switch harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (G15) Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace and program the BCM in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .