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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The radio generates the audible warning through the left front speaker. The radio receives audible warning requests via GMLAN serial data from the body control module (BCM).

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Body Control System Schematics
    •  Ignition Lock Schematics
    •  Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views
    •  Data Communication Connector End Views
    •  Secondary/Configurable Control Connector End Views
    •  Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views

Description and Operation

    •  Audible Warnings Description and Operation
    •  Power Mode Description and Operation
    •  Radio/Audio System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition ON, headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp Off Switch parameter is Off.
  2. If not Off, test the headlamps off signal circuit for an open or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp switch.
  3. Ignition ON, park lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Park Lamp Switch parameter is Off.
  4. If not Off, test the park lamp switch signal circuit for an open or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp switch.
  5. Ignition OFF, key out of the ignition, verify the scan tool Key In Ignition Cylinder parameter is No.
  6. If not No, test the off/run/crank voltage signal circuit for an open or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ignition switch.
  7. Ignition ON, doors closed, verify the scan tool Door Ajar Switch parameters display Door Closed.
  8. If any parameter displays Door Ajar, go to Courtesy Lamps Always On .
  9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
    •  Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming