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For 1990-2009 cars only

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The radio generates the audible warning through the left speaker. The radio receives audible warning requests via the serial data circuit from the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or the body control module (BCM).

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Audible Warnings Schematics
    •  Radio/Navigation System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views
    •  Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views
    •  Inline Harness Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Before performing this diagnostics, make sure no indicators or DIC messages are illuminated after the IPC performs the displays test. If any indicators or DIC messages are illuminated after the displays test, perform the indicator or DIC message diagnostics before this diagnostic.

  1. Ignition ON, headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp On Switch parameter is Inactive.
  2. If not Inactive, refer to Headlamps Malfunction .
  3. Ignition ON, park lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Park Lamp Switch parameter is OFF.
  4. If not OFF, refer to Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction .
  5. Ignition ON, doors closed, verify the scan tool LF Door Open Switch RF Door Open Switch parameters is Closed.
  6. If not Closed, refer to Courtesy Lamps Malfunction .

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.