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Chime Malfunction




Chime Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

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

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Audible Warnings Schematics Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views 5 Bow Lowered Switch (CM7)

Description and Operation

Audible Warnings Description and Operation Audible Warnings

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

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


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

If not Inactive, refer to Headlamps Malfunction Headlamps Malfunction.

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

If not Inactive refer to Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction

3. Ignition ON, doors closed, verify the scan tool All Door Lock Command is On.

If not On, refer to Courtesy Lamps Malfunction Courtesy Lamps Malfunction.

4. Ignition ON, radio ON, adjust the radio balance and fade to the left front speaker.

If the speaker does not operate properly, refer to Speaker Malfunction Speaker Malfunction.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.