Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

DEFINITION: One or more chime functions are inoperative.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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

Does the chime sound?

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

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

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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 Speakers Inoperative - One or More in Entertainment

1. Turn OFF the ignition, with the key in the ignition.
2. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
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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1. Connect the IPC.
2. Disconnect the driver door ajar switch.
3. Place the key in the ignition.
4. Connect a 3-amp 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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Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the signal circuit of the driver door ajar switch and a good ground.

Does the chime sound?

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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 to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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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 to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ground circuit of the driver door ajar switch 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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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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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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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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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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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the driver door ajar switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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