For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics
1 | Did you perform the Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings
2 | Do any indicators illuminate when the chime sounds? | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console | Go to Step 3
3 |

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

Does the chime sound?

Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4 |

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, perform the Chime Tone Test in the Radio.

Does the chime stop when you select Off?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 16

5 | With a scan tool, observe the Park Lamp Input in the BCM Lamp Status data list. Does the Park Lamp Input parameter display Inactive? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 |

1. Close the driver's door.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter in the BCM Lamp Status data list.

Does the Driver Door Ajar Sw. parameter display Off?

Go to Step 8

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

7 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the BCM connector C2.
3. Connect a test lamp between the park lamp switch on input circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 15

8 |

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Disconnect the BCM connector C2.
4. Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition signal circuit and battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 15

9 | Test the park lamp switch on input circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 11
10 | Test the key in ignition signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 12
11 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 13
12 | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 14
13 | Replace the headlamp switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | --
14 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | --
15 | Important: Program the replacement BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | --
16 | Important: Perform the set up procedure for the replacement radio. Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | --
17 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3