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Key-in-Ignition Chime Inoperative Key-In Warning Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Audible Warning System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings System Check .

2

  1. Disconnect the gauge cluster connector.
  2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
  3. Use the DMM to measure the voltage between terminal 5 of the gauge cluster connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Check fuse #24. If it is open, replace it.
  2. If fuse #24 is OK, locate an open or a high resistance in circuits A900, A12 and/or A19.
  3. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuits A900, A12 and/or A19.
  4. If these circuits are OK, replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column On Vehicle Service.

Is the repair or replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 7

--

4

  1. Open the LH front side door.
  2. Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal 16 of the gauge cluster connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured resistance within the specified value?

Less than 5 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuit RM900.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuit RM900.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 7

--

6

Replace the gauge cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Gage Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 7

--

7

  1. Connect all connectors and components that were disconnected.
  2. Verify that the key-in warning operates properly.

Does the key-in warning operate properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 1

Key-in-Ignition Chime Inoperative Key-in Warning Always ON

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Audible Warning System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings System Check .

2

  1. Disconnect the gauge cluster connector.
  2. Use the DMM to measure the voltage between terminal 5 of the gauge cluster connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

  1. Remove fuse #24.
  2. Use the DMM to measure the voltage between the output side of fuse #24 and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Locate a short to B+ in circuits A12 and/or A900.
  2. Repair the short to B+ in circuits A12 and/or A900.

is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 8

--

5

Use the DMM to measure the voltage between the input side of fuse #24 and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Locate a short to B+ in circuit A19.
  2. Repair the short to ground in circuit A19.
  3. If circuit A19 is OK, replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column On Vehicle Service.

Is the repair or replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 8

--

7

Replace the gauge cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Gage Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 8

--

8

  1. Connect all connectors and components that were disconnected.
  2. Verify that the key-in warning operates properly.

Does the key-in warning operate properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 1