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Chime Sounds With Drivers Door Open and Key Removed From Ignition

CHIME SOUNDS WITH DRIVER DOOR OPEN KEY REMOVED

Chime Sounds With Driver Door Open Key Removed:




POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Key-in IGN SW status
- Ignition switch shorted
- (G26) Key-in ignition sw sense short to ground
- Cluster

Diagnostic Test

1. READ KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH STATUS ON DRBIII





NOTE: Ensure the exterior lamps turn on and off properly and are off before continuing this test.

With the DRBIII(R) select: Electro/Mech Cluster, Input Output.
Read the Key-In IGN SW.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Q: Does the DRBIII(R) show Key-In IGN OPEN?

YES: Replace and program the Cluster. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Go To 2

2. KEY-IN IGN SWITCH SHORTED




Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector.

Q: Did the chime turn off?

YES: Check the Ignition Lock Cylinder for damage. If OK replace the Ignition Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Go To 3

3. (G26) KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH SENSE WIRE SHORT TO GROUND




Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector.
Disconnect the Cluster C3 connector.
Measure the resistance of the (G26) Key-in Ignition Switch Sense circuit to ground at the Ignition Switch connector.

Q: Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?

YES: Repair the (G26) Key-In Ignition Switch Sense wire for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace and program the Cluster. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test