Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Warning Devices

POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
No communication with the instrument cluster	Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster	See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the instrument cluster.
The safety belt warning chime does not operate correctly	Instrument cluster	VERIFY the safety belt warning indicator operates correctly. If the safety belt warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER If the safety belt warning indicator does not operate correctly, See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the safety belt warning indicator.
The belt minder chime does not operate correctly	The belt minder is disabled	ENABLE the belt minder. See PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION to enable using a integrated diagnostic system (IDS) or equivalent tester. To enable without using a IDS or equivalent tester, See SAFETY BELT MINDER DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING .
The belt minder chime does not operate correctly	Instrument cluster	VERIFY the safety belt warning indicator operates correctly. If the safety belt warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation. If the safety belt warning indicator does not operate correctly, See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the safety belt warning indicator.
The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors Key-in-ignition warning switch Instrument cluster	See PINPOINT TEST 1: THE KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME IS INOPERATIVE .
The door ajar warning chime does not operate correctly	Instrument cluster	VERIFY the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly. If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
The headlamp on warning chime does not operate correctly	Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster	See PINPOINT TEST 2: THE HEADLAMP ON WARNING CHIME DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY .
The parking brake on warning chime does not operate correctly	Instrument cluster	See PINPOINT TEST 3: THE PARKING BRAKE ON WARNING CHIME DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY .
The air bag warning chime is inoperative	Instrument cluster	RETRIEVE the recorded diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from both the continuous and on-demand instrument cluster self-tests. If DTC B1868 is retrieved, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation. If no DTCs are retrieved, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to diagnose the inoperative air bag warning indicator.
The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in ignition and headlamps off)	Key-in-ignition warning switch Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster	See PINPOINT TEST 1: THE KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME IS INOPERATIVE . If the parking lamps do not operate correctly, See PARKING, REAR AND LICENSE PLATE LAMPS to continue diagnosis of the parking lamps.
All the chimes are inoperative	Instrument cluster	DISCONNECT all the instrument cluster connectors. CHECK for corrosion and pushed-out pins. CONNECT all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly. OPERATE the system and VERIFY the concern is still present. If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.