Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

DEFINITION: The chime sounds with the driver door open.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Are any indicators illuminated?

Go to Symptoms - Displays and Gages

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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?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Disconnect the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Does the chime sound?

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

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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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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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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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

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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 .

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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 .

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

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Replace the radio. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

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Replace the driver door ajar switch.

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

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Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch 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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