For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Audible Warnings Schematics in Body Control System DEFINITION: The chime sounds with the driver's door open.
1 | Did you perform the Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings
2 | Are any indicators illuminated? | -- | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Cluster | Go to Step 3
3 |

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

Does the chime sound?

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Go to Step 4

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

4 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Are the instrument panel lamps illuminated on the instrument panel cluster? | -- | Go to Instrument Panel Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems | Go to Step 5
5 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the ignition switch connector C2.
3. Install a scan tool.
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
5. With a scan tool, observe the Key In Ignition parameter in the Body Control Module data list.

Does the Key In Ignition parameter display Off?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6 | Test the signal circuit of the key in ignition switch 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 9 | Go to Step 8
7 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | --
8 | Important: Perform the set up procedure for the replacement BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | --
9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3