GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

DEFINITION: The chime sounds with the driver door open.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Are any indicators illuminated?

Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

3

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

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 4

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

4

Disconnect the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

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

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

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?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

  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?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 12

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 13

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 14

10

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 15

11

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

12

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 17

13

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 18

14

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?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

15

Replace the chime module (UL5). Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

--

16

Replace the radio. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

--

17

Replace the driver door ajar switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

--

18

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

--

19

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

--

20

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2