GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK position or the Head position.
  3. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.

No lights ON warning sounds.

Lights On Chime On with Ignition in Run

2

  1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK position or the Head position.
  3. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.

The lights ON warning sounds as long as the headlamp switch is in the PARK or HEAD position.

Lights On Chime Inoperative

3

  1. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Open the driver door.
  4. Close the driver door.

The ignition key warning sounds as long as the driver door is open.

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Close the driver door.
  3. Unlatch the driver's seat belt.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

The fasten seat belt warning sounds for 5-8 seconds.

Fasten Safety Belt Chime Inoperative

5

  1. Close the driver door
  2. Latch the driver's seat belt.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

The fasten seat belt warning does not sound.

Fasten Safety Belt Chime Always On

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.