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Circuit/System Testing

IMPORTANT: Before performing this diagnostics, make sure no indicator(s) are illuminated after the IPC performs a lamp test. If any indicators are illuminated after the bulb test, perform the indicator diagnostics before this diagnostics.

Chime Inoperative

  1. Ignition ON, headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
  2. Ignition ON, park lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Park Lamps Switch parameter is Inactive.
  3. Ignition ON, driver door closed, verify the scan tool Door Ajar parameter is Door Closed.
  4. Ignition OFF, key out of the ignition, verify the scan tool Key In Ignition Status parameter is Inactive.
    • If not Inactive, test the key in ignition switch signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits tests normal, replace the ignition switch.

Chime Inoperative

  1. Ignition ON, radio ON, adjust the radio balance and fade to the left front speaker.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Key In Ignition Status parameter is Key In.
    • If not Key In, test the signal circuit and ground for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal, replace the ignition switch.