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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

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

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Do any indicators illuminate when the chime sounds?

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Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

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  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

Disconnect the body control module (BCM).

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Is the vehicle equipped with a chime module (UL5)?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Reconnect the BCM.
  3. Install a scan tool.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Parklamp Switch parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Parklamp Switch parameter display Inactive?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Close the driver door.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Door Ajar Switch parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Driver Door Ajar parameter display Inactive?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Disconnect the BCM connector C4.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition signal circuit and battery voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 12

9

Test the key in ignition 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 18

Go to Step 13

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the chime module. 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 18

Go to Step 14

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. 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 18

Go to Step 15

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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 18

Go to Step 16

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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 18

Go to Step 17

14

Replace the chime module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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15

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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16

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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17

Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2