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Chime Always On



Chime Always On

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Circuit/System Description

The radio generates the audible warning through the left speaker. The radio receives audible warning requests via Class 2 serial data from the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or the body control module (BCM).

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Before performing this diagnostics, make sure no indicator(s) or DIC message(s) are illuminated after the IPC performs the displays test. If any indicator(s) or DIC message(s) are illuminated after the displays test, perform the indicator or DIC message diagnostics before this diagnostic.

1. Ignition ON, scan tool installed and headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp On Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not Inactive, refer to Headlamp Low or High Beams Always On (Standard) Headlamp Low or High Beams Always On (with Intellibeam).

2. Ignition ON, park lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Park Lamp Switch parameter is OFF.

If not OFF, refer to Park Lamps Always On

3. Ignition ON, doors closed, verify the scan tool LF Door Open Switch RF Door Open Switch parameters is Closed

If not Closed, refer to Courtesy Lamps Always On.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests