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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Wiring Systems and Power Management 🢒 Chime Inoperative

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Action

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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Audible Warning Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings Description and Operation

2

Verify that the chime is inoperative.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Connect a fused jumper wire to the LH front door jamb switch connector.
  2. Connect the other side of the fused jumper wire to ground.
  3. Set the conditions to cause a audible warning.

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the LH front door jamb switch. Refer to Front Side Door Jamb Switch Replacement.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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5
  1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire from the ignition switch connector cavity 1 to cavity 2 of the same connector.
  3. Set the conditions to cause an audible warning.

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3