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Key-in-Ignition Chime On with Left Front Door Closed Domestic

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Disconnect the connector at the multi-function alarm module.
  2. Disconnect connector C200 at the steering column.
  3. Connect a J 39200 DMM between the multi-function alarm module connector, cavity C1 for CKT 80 (LT GRN), and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Repair the short to ground in CKT 80 (LT GRN) between the multi-function alarm module and connector C200.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

3

Reconnect the connector at the multi-function alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement .

Is the alarm present?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the multi-function alarm module.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

5

  1. Ensure that the key is not in the ignition switch.
  2. Ensure that the left front door is closed.
  3. Connect a J 39200 DMM between connector C200, cavity B3 for CKT 80 (LT GRN), and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to ground in CKT 80 (LT GRN) in the steering column.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

7

Connect a J 39200 DMM between connector C200, cavity B4 for CKT 159 (TAN), and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the short to ground in CKT 159 (TAN) in the steering column.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

9

Connect a J 39200 DMM between the pigtail leads for CKT 80 (LT GRN) and CKT 159 (TAN) of the key-in warning switch.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the key-in warning switch.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

11

  1. Disconnect the connector at the left front door jamb switch.
  2. Connect a J 39200 DMM between the left front door jam switch connector, cavity C for CKT 159 (TAN), and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the short to ground in CKT 159 (TAN) between connector C200 and the left front door jamb switch.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

13

Replace the left front door jamb switch.

Is the key-in-ignition chime present with the left front door closed?

--

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

Key-in-Ignition Chime On with Left Front Door Closed Export

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Audible Warnings System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

2

  1. Disconnect connector C1 at at the multifunction alarm module.
  2. Disconnect connector C200 at the steering column.
  3. connect a J 39200 DMM between multifunction alarm module connector C1 cavity C1 on CKT 80 (LT GRN) and a known good ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Locate and repair the short to ground on CKT 80 (LT GRN) between the multifunction alarm module and connector C200.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

--

4

Reconnect connector C1 at the multifunction alarm module.

Is the alarm present?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the multifunction alarm module.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

--

6

  1. Ensure that the key is not in the ignition switch.
  2. Ensure that the driver's side door is closed.
  3. Connect a J 39200 DMM between connector C200 cavity B3 on CKT 80 (LT GRN) and a known good ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 80 (LT GRN) in the steering column.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

--

8

Connect a J 39200 DMM between connector C200 cavity B4 for CKT 159 (TAN) and a known good ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 159 (TAN) in the steering column.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

--

10

Connect a J 39200 DMM between Key-in warning switch CKT 80 (LT GRN) pigtail lead and CKT 159 (TAN) pigtail lead.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the key-in warning switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

--

12

  1. Disconnect connector C2 at the multifunction alarm module.
  2. Disconnect the connector at the left front door jamb switch.
  3. Connect a J 39200 DMM between the left front door jamb switch connector cavity C on CKT 159 (TAN) and a known good ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 159 (TAN) between connector C200 and the left front door jamb switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

--

14

Replace the left front door jamb switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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