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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views or Entertainment Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The chime sounds with the driver's door open.

1

Did you perform the Audible Warning Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

2

Are any indicators illuminated?

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Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.
  4. Open the driver door.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 4

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

4

Disconnect the IPC.

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

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

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

6

  1. Close the driver door.
  2. Remove the key from the ignition.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the IPC key in ignition switch signal circuit and battery voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

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  1. Disconnect the driver door ajar switch.
  2. Place the key in the ignition.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the IPC key in ignition switch signal circuit and battery voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

8

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

9

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 15

10

Test the driver door ajar switch 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?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 13

11

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 16

12

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 17

13

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 18

14

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

15

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?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

16

Replace the chime module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 21

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17

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 21

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18

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 21

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19

Important: Program the replacement IPC

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 21

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20

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

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21

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2