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

Was the BCM diagnostic system check performed?

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Go to Step 2

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

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

Are the courtesy lights OFF?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Connect a Tech 2 scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
4. Use the Tech 2 scan tool in order to monitor the key in the ignition switch input .
5. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
6. Remove the key from the ignition switch while monitoring the Tech 2 scan tool.

Does the Tech 2 scan tool indicate the key in the ignition switch input is inactive with the key removed from the ignition switch?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

1. Ensure that the key is removed from the ignition switch.
2. Open, then close the driver's door.

Does the BCM sound the key in the ignition reminder?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

1. Remove the key from the ignition key cylinder.
2. Use a test light in order to connect between B+ and the BCM connector C1 terminal D1 by backprobing.

Is the test light OFF?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

1. Leave the test light connected form the previous step.
2. Disconnect C201.
3. Observe the test light again.

Is the test light OFF?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

The key in the 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 for diagnosis and repair.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 12

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A malfunction is not present at this time. Refer to Audible Warnings Circuit Description later in this section for additional information.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 12

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1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
2. Perform the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 12

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

Has the repair been made?

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Go to Step 12

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Repair the short to ground in circuit 80.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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1. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
2. Reinstall the connectors/components removed.
3. Check for BCM current DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System.

Are there any BCM current DTC present?

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Go to the appropriate table in Body Control Module

System OK