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For 1990-2009 cars only

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle , prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster generates the audible warning. The IPC receives audible warning requests via GMLAN serial data from the body control module (BCM) and/or other modules.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Body Control System Schematics
    •  Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition ON, headlamp switch OFF, using a scan tool verify the Headlamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
  2. If not Inactive, test the headlamps signal circuit for an open/high resistance or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp switch.
  3. Ignition ON, park lamp switch OFF, Using a scan tool verify the Park Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
  4. If not Inactive, test the park lamp switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp switch.
  5. Ignition OFF, key out of the ignition, using a scan tool verify the Key In Ignition Status parameter is Key Out.
  6. If not Key Out, test the key in ignition switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ignition switch.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
    •  Turn Signal Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming