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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Data Communication Connector End Views

DEFINITION: One or more chime functions are inoperative.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition, with the key in the ignition.
  2. Open the driver door.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Is the vehicle equipped with a chime module (UL5)?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

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  1. Turn the radio ON.
  2. Adjust the radio balance and fade to the left front speakers.

Does the speaker operate properly?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Speakers Inoperative - One or More

5

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Key in Ignition parameter in the body control module (BCM) Inputs data list.

Does the Key in Ignition parameter display Yes?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition, with the key in the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the BCM connector C4.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the signal circuit of the ignition key alarm switch and battery voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the driver door ajar switch.
  3. Place the key in the ignition.
  4. Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper between the signal circuit of the driver door ajar switch and the ground circuit of the driver door ajar switch.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

8

Test the signal circuit of the ignition key alarm switch for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 9

9

Test the ground circuit of the ignition key alarm switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 14

10

Test the signal circuit of the driver door ajar switch for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 11

11

Test the ground circuit of the driver door ajar switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 15

12

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door ajar switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 17

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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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 18

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

16

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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17

Replace the driver door ajar switch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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18

Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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19

Replace the chime module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2