Audible Warnings System Check. Pontiac Sun Runner - 4WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1

1. Open the left front door.
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.

Does the alarm sound?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 14

2 | Close the left front door. Does the alarm stop? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 29

3

1. Open the left front door.
2. Remove the ignition key.

Does the alarm sound?

--

Go to Step 36

Go to Step 4

4

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Leave the seat belt unbuckled.

Does the alarm sound and the seat belt indicator light?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Leave the seat belt unbuckled.

Are both the alarm and the seat belt indicator inoperative?

--

Go to Step 41

Go to Step 6

6

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Leave the seat belt unbuckled.

Does the alarm sound while the seat belt indicator does not light?

--

Go to Step 63

Go to Step 7

7

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Leave the seat belt unbuckled.

Does the seat belt indicator light while the alarm does not sound?

--

Go to Step 70

Go to Step 8

8 | Fasten the seat belt while the alarm is sounding. Does the alarm stop and the seat belt indicator go out? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9
9 | Fasten the seat belt while the alarm is sounding. Does the alarm continue to sound and the seat belt indicator stay lit? | -- | Go to Step 48 | Go to Step 10
10 | Fasten the seat belt while the alarm is sounding. Does the seat belt indicator go out but the alarm does not stop? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12
11 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

12

1. Turn the headlamp switch to PARK or HEAD.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Remove the ignition key.

Does the alarm sound?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 53

13 | Turn the headlamp switch to OFF. Does the alarm stop? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 56
14 | Use a J 35616-200 in order to backprobe the ignition key warning switch from cavity 2 to chassis ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 15
15 | Repair the open in the WHT wire between fuse block 2 and the ignition key warning switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

16

1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the ignition key warning switch connector.
3. Connect a J 39200 across the ignition key warning switch terminals.
4. Measure the resistance with the ignition key in the ignition switch.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

0.3 ohms

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17 | Replace the ignition key warning switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

18

1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Reconnect the ignition key warning switch.
3. Use a J 35616-200 in order to backprobe the audio alarm module connector from cavity 4 to chassis ground with the ignition key in the ignition switch.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

19 | Repair the open in the BLU/BLK wire between the audio alarm module and the ignition key warning switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

20

1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the audio alarm module connector.
3. Connect a J 39200 from connector cavity 7 to chassis ground.
4. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

0.3 ohms

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 21

21 | Repair the open in the BLK ground wire between audio alarm module and G200. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

22

1. Connect a J 39200 from audio alarm module connector cavity 6 to chassis ground with the left front door open.
2. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

0.3 ohms

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 23

23 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

24

1. Disconnect the left front door jamb switch connector.
2. Connect a J 39200 from the left front door jamb switch connector cavity 2 to the audio alarm module connector cavity 6.
3. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

0.3 ohms

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 26

25 | Repair the open in the BLK/BLU wire between the audio alarm module and the left front door jamb switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
26 | Test for an open in the BLK wire between the left front door jamb switch and G300. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 27 | Go to Step 28
27 | Repair the open in the BLK wire between the left front door jamb switch and G300. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 28 | --
28 | Replace the left front door jamb switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
29 | Disconnect the left front door jamb switch connector. Does the alarm stop? | -- | Go to Step 30 | Go to Step 31
30 | Replace the left front door jamb switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

31

1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the audio alarm module connector.
3. Connect a J 39200 from connector cavity 6 to chassis ground.
4. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

∞

Go to Step 32

Go to Step 33

32 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
33 | Test for a short to ground in the BLK/BLU wire between the audio alarm module, the dome lamp diode, and the left front door jamb switch. Does a short to ground exist? | -- | Go to Step 34 | Go to Step 35
34 | Repair the short to ground in the BLK/BLU wire between the audio alarm module, the dome lamp diode, and the left front door jamb switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 35 | --
35 | Replace the dome lamp diode. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
36 | Disconnect the ignition key warning switch connector. Does the alarm stop? | -- | Go to Step 37 | Go to Step 38
37 | Replace the ignition key warning switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 38 | --

38

1. Disconnect the audio alarm module connector.
2. Connect a J 35616-200 from connector cavity 4 to chassis ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 39

39 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
40 | Repair the short to voltage in the BLU/BLK wire between the ignition key warning switch and the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
41 | Use a J 39200 in order to backprobe the audio alarm module connector from cavity 5 to chassis ground. Is the voltage less than the specified value? | 10.0 V | Go to Step 42 | Go to Step 43
42 | Repair the open in the BLK/WHT wire between fuse block 2 and the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

43

1. Use a J 39200 in order to backprobe the seat belt switch connector from cavity 1 to chassis ground.
2. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance more than the specified value?

3.0 ohms

Go to Step 45

Go to Step 44

44 | Repair the open in the GRY/RED wire between the audio alarm module and the seat belt switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

45

1. Use a J 39200 in order to backprobe the seat belt switch from cavity 2 to chassis ground.
2. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance more than the specified value?

3.0 ohms

Go to Step 47

Go to Step 46

46 | Replace the seat belt buckle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
47 | Repair the open in the BLK ground wire between the seat belt switch and G300. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
48 | Disconnect the seat belt switch connector. Does the alarm stop and the seat belt indicator go out? | -- | Go to Step 49 | Go to Step 50
49 | Replace the seat belt buckle. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

50

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the audio alarm module connector.
3. Connect a J 39200 from cavity 1 to chassis ground.
4. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

∞

Go to Step 52

Go to Step 51

51 | Repair the short to ground in the YEL/RED - GRY/RED wire between the audio alarm module, the instrument panel cluster assembly, and the seat belt switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
52 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
53 | Use a J 39200 in order to backprobe the audio alarm module from cavity 2 to chassis ground. Is the voltage more than the specified value? | 10.0 V | Go to Step 54 | Go to Step 55
54 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
55 | Repair the open in the RED/YEL wire between headlamp relay 2 and the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

56

1. Disconnect headlamp relay 2 and the audio alarm module connectors.
2. Connect a J 35616-200 from the audio alarm module connector terminal 2 to chassis ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 57

Go to Step 59

57 | Test for a short to voltage in the RED/YEL wire between the audio alarm module and headlamp relay 2. Does a short to voltage exist? | -- | Go to Step 58 | Go to Interior Lights Dimming for diagnosis
58 | Repair the short to voltage in the RED/YEL wire between the audio alarm module and headlamp relay 2. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
59 | Connect a J 35616-200 from the audio alarm module connector cavity 5 to chassis ground. Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 60 | Go to Step 61
60 | Repair the short to voltage in the BLK/WHT wire between fuse block 2 and the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

61

1. Disconnect the combination switch connector.
2. Connect a J 39200 from the combination switch cavity 18 (switch side) to cavity 13 (switch side).
3. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

∞

Go to Step 73

Go to Step 62

62 | Replace the combination switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

63

1. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster assembly connector C3.
2. Connect a J 35616-200 from cavity 11 to chassis ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 64

Go to Step 67

64 | Test for an open in the YEL/RED wire between the instrument panel cluster assembly and S200. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 65 | Go to Step 66
65 | Repair the open in the YEL/RED wire between the instrument panel cluster assembly and S200. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 66 | --
66 | Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster printed circuit. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
67 | Test for an open in the BLK/WHT wire between fuse block 2 and the instrument panel cluster assembly. Does an open exist? | -- | Go to Step 68 | Go to Step 69
68 | Repair the open in the BLK/WHT wire between fuse block 2 and the instrument panel cluster assembly. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 69 | --
69 | Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster printed circuit. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

70

1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the audio alarm module connector.
3. Connect a J 39200 between connector cavity 1 and chassis ground.
4. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

∞

Go to Step 71

Go to Step 72

71 | Repair the open in the YEL/RED wire between S200 and the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
72 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

73

1. Connect a J 39200 from cavity 2 of headlamp relay 2 to cavity 4 (relay side).
2. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

∞

Go to Step 75

Go to Step 74

74 | Replace headlamp relay 2. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
75 | Replace the audio alarm module. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --