Diagnostic Aids
The fuse for the left-side tail lamps is also part of the headlamps-on reminder chime circuit. The headlamps-on reminder chime should operate when the ignition is OFF, the headlamps or parking lamps are ON, and the driver door is open.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Turn the parking lamps ON, and observe the tail lamps. Are the tail lamps operating correctly? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 2 |
2 | Repair the left side tail lamps. Does the headlamps-on reminder chime work? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Is the voltage equal to the specified value? | 11-14 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Repair the open circuit between fuse EF15 and terminal 6 of the chime module connector. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
5 | Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance between ground and terminal 5 of the chime module. Does the ohmmeter indicate continuity? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Repair the open circuit between ground and terminal 5 of the chime module. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
7 |
Does the ohmmeter indicate continuity? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Repair the open circuit between the driver door contact switch connector and the chime module terminal 4. Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
9 |
Does the headlamps-on reminder chime operate? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
10 | Replace the chime module. Refer to Audio Alarm Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
11 | Replace the driver door contact switch. Refer to Door Jamb Switch Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
