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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Chime Always On

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

DEFINITION: The chime sounds with the driver's door open.

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Are any indicators illuminated?

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Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.
  4. Open the driver door.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool observe the Head Lamp Relay Feedback parameter in the BCM data list.

Does the Head Lamp Relay Feedback parameter display YES?

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Go to Headlamps On in Daylight Conditions in Lighting Systems

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Open and close the driver door.
  2. With the scan tool observe the Driver Door Jamb Switch parameter in the BCM data list.

Does the Driver Door Jamb Switch parameter toggle between ACTIVE and INACTIVE?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6
  1. Disconnect the driver door jamb switch.
  2. With the scan tool observe the Driver Door Jamb Switch parameter in the BCM data list.

Does the Driver Door Jamb Switch parameter display ACTIVE?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

7

Test the driver door jamb switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

8
  1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector C201.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Key In Ignition parameter in the BCM data list.

Does the Key In Ignition parameter display YES?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Test the key in ignition switch signal circuit for a short to ground between the BCM and C201. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

10

Test the key in ignition switch signal circuit for a short to ground between the switch and C201. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door jamb switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

14

Replace the driver door jamb switch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

 

Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to:

    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard
    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard
    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt
    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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16

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the replacement BCM.

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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17

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3