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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

DEFINITION: One or more chime functions are inoperative.

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Did you review the Audible Warning Description and Operation?

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Go to Audible Warnings Description and Operation

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition, with the key in ignition.
  2. Turn the headlamps ON.
  3. Open the driver's door.

Does the chime sound?

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

Go to Step 3

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Test the instrument panel lamp supply voltage circuit for an open or for a high resistance. 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 13

Go to Step 4

4

Test the left front door jamb switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. 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 5

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Test the left front door jamb switch for continuity with the driver door open.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 6

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Test the driver door jamb switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

7

Test the signal circuit of the key-in-ignition switch for an open or high resistance. 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

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Test the drivers door switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. 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

9

Test the key-in warning switch for continuity with the key in ignition.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

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Replace the left front 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 key-in-ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - 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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Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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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