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Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

1

Did you perform the Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

2

Do any indicators illuminate when the chime sounds?

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 to OFF.
  4. Open the driver door.

Does the chime sound?

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 ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Key-In-Ignition parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.
  4. Remove the key from the ignition.

Does the scan tool display Yes with the key in the ignition and No when the key is removed from the ignition ?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Park Lamp Input in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Park Lamp Input parameter display Off?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Key-In-Ignition parameter in the RFA Inputs data list.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.

Does the scan tool display Yes with the key-in the -ignition and No when the key is removed from the ignition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

7

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the lights on signal circuit at the BCM and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 15

8

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the RCDLR.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the chime control circuit at the RCDLR and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

  1. Disconnect the RCDLR.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the key-in-ignition signal circuit at the RCDLR and battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

10

Test the lights on signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

11

Test the chime control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 15

12

Test the key in ignition signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 16

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the RFA module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the lamp control module (LCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 18

15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 17

16

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

17

Important: Program the replacement BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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18

Replace the LCM. Refer to Lamp Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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19

Replace the RCDLR. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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20

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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21

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2