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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

DEFINITION: The chime sounds with the driver door open.

1

Did you review the system operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

2

  1. Place the key in the ignition.
  2. Close the driver door.
  3. Make sure the headlamp is OFF.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Remove the key from the ignition.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Disconnect C266.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Test the key-in ignition switch signal circuit for a short to ground between the ignition key alarm switch and the driver door jamb switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 8

6

Test the key-in ignition switch signal circuit for a short to ground between C266 and the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

7

Test the key-in ignition switch signal circuit for a short to ground between C266 and the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door jamb 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 13

Go to Step 10

9

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 13

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the driver door jamb switch. Refer to Door Jamb Switch Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to:

    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
    •  Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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12

Replace the audio alarm module.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2