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

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

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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

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References 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.

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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