Key-in-Ignition Chime Always On. Pontiac Grand Prix 1999

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Key-in-Ignition Chime Always On

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

DEFINITION: The BCM sounds the key in ignition reminder when one or more of the following conditions are present:

•	The key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

•	The driver's door is closed.

•	The ignition switch is in the RUN position.

Was the Audible Warnings System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

Was the BCM Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Ensure that the IP dimmer switch is in the OFF position.
Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
Lower the driver's window in order to prevent a lockout.
Close all of the vehicle doors.

Are the courtesy lights OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

Remove the key from the ignition key cylinder.
Use a test light in order to probe between B+ and the BCM connector C2 terminal D2.

Is the test light off?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

Ensure that the test light is connected.
Disconnect C201.

Is the test light off?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

The key in ignition reminder is always ON due to a malfunction between the BCM and the driver's door lock ajar switch. Refer to Interior Lamps System Check in Lighting Systems.

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 10

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) (Column Shift) in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

Repair the short to ground in circuit 80.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

•	Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

•	Install any connectors or components that were removed.

•	Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position for 6 seconds.

•	Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

•	Remove the MALL PGM fuse.

•	Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.

The BCM sounds the chime a number of times equivalent to the BCM type that is installed on the vehicle.

•	Within 1 second, turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the OFF position, and then, back to the ACC position. The BCM sounds any stored DTC's.

Do any BCM DTC's exist?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Go to Audible Warnings System Check