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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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DEFINITION: The BCM sounds the key in the ignition reminder when one or more of the following conditions are present:

    • The key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.
    • The driver's door is closed.
    • The ignition switch is on.

1

Was the BCM diagnostic system check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

2

  1. Make sure the I/P dimmer switch is off.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Lower the driver's window (to prevent lockout).
  4. Close all the vehicle doors.

Are the courtesy lamps off?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Connect a scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  3. Turn the ignition switch on.
  4. Using the scan tool, monitor the key in the switch input.
  5. Turn the ignition switch off.
  6. While monitoring the scan tool, remove the key from the ignition switch.

Does the scan tool indicate that the key in input is no with the key removed from the ignition switch?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Make sure the key is removed from the ignition switch.
  2. Open, then close the driver's door.

Does the BCM sound the key in the ignition reminder?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Remove the key from the ignition key cylinder.
  2. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  3. Using a test light, connect between B+ and the BCM connector C1 terminal D1.

Is the test light off?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Leave the test light connected from the previous step.
  2. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector C2.
  3. Observe the test light again.

Is the test light off?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

7

The key in ignition reminder is always on due to a malfunction between the BCM and the driver's door lock ajar switch. Refer to Interior Lamps System Check in Lighting Systems for the diagnosis and repair of the interior lights door lock ajar input.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 12

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8

The malfunction is not present at this time. Refer to Audible Warnings Circuit Description for additional information regarding the operation of the fasten seat belt reminder, and indicator lamp.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 12

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9

  1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System for replacement procedures.
  2. After BCM replacement, perform the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console for service procedures.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Repair short to ground in circuit 80.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Reinstall the connectors/components removed.
  3. Check for BCM current DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying in Body Control System.

Are there any BCM current DTCs present?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

System OK