Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Do any indicators illuminate when the chime sounds?

Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Go to Step 3

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF.
4. Close all of the vehicle doors.
5. Open one or more of the vehicle doors.

Does the chime sound at all times regardless if the doors are open or closed?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 4

1. Close all of the vehicle doors.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Door Ajar Switch parameters in the driver door module (DDM)/passenger door module (PDM) Inputs data list.

Do all of the Door Ajar Switch parameters display Off?

Go to Step 5

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On

With a scan tool, observe the Left Rear Door Ajar Switch parameter and the Right Rear Door Switch parameter in the body control module (BCM) Inputs data list.

Do all of the Rear Door Switch parameters display Off?

Go to Step 6

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On

With a scan tool, observe the Rear Gate/Door parameter in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) Inputs data list.

Does the Rear Gate/Door parameter display Closed?

Go to Step 7

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On

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

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 8

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, observe the Parklamp Switch parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Parklamp Switch parameter display inactive?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

With a scan tool, observe the Headlamp Switch parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Headlamp Switch parameter display Inactive?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. With a scan tool, observe the Key In Ignition parameter in the BCM Inputs data list.

Does the Key In Ignition parameter display No?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

Test the headlamp input signal circuit and the parklamp signal circuit at the BCM for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 13

Test the key in ignition signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 17

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 18

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3