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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Do any indicators illuminate when the chime sounds?

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Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF.
  4. Open the driver door.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, perform the Display Test in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Does the chime stop when you select Off?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 15

5

With a scan tool, observe the Park Lamp Input in the dash integration module (DIM) Inputs data list.

Does the Park Lamp Input parameter display Off?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the DIM.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the park lamp switch on input circuit B+.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 16

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Disconnect the HVAC (w/C67) or the instrument panel module (IPM) connector C1 (w/CJ2).
  4. Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition signal circuit and battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 14

8

Test the park lamp switch on input circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 10

9

Test the key in ignition signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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13

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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14

Replace the IPM or the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the radio. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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16

Replace the DIM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3