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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

1

Did you perform the Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Turn the headlamp switch OFF.
  4. Open the drivers 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 the ignition OFF, with the key removed from the ignition.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Key in Ignition parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Input for Analog Dash data list.

Does the scan tool display NO?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ignition key alarm switch.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Key in Ignition parameter in the IPC data list.

Does the scan display NO?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

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 11

7

With the scan tool, observe the Park Lamp Switch parameter in the IPC Input for Analog Dash data list.

Does the scan display ON?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems

Go to Step 8

8

Is the vehicle equipped with UQ4?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 17

9

Measure AC voltage from the chime signal circuit to the chime signal return circuit at the radio interface module (RIM).

Is there AC voltage present?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

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 14

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. 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

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the RIM. 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

13

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 17

14

Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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15

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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16

Replace the RIM. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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17

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

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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18

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2