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.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The radio or the chime module generates the audible warning through the left speaker. The radio or the chime module 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
* Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Schematics)
* Audible Warnings Schematics (Audible Warnings Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
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 indicator(s) are illuminated after the IPC performs the displays test. If any indicators are illuminated after the bulb test, perform the indicator diagnostics before this diagnostic.
1. Ignition ON, headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp Switch ON parameter is Inactive.
• If not Inactive, refer to Headlamps Malfunction (Headlamps Malfunction).
2. Ignition ON, park lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Park Lamp 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 Door Ajar Switch parameters are Inactive/Door Closed.
• If not Inactive/Door Closed, 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).
5. Ignition ON, with the scan tool perform the chime module (if equipped) Special Functions Chime Test.
• If the chime does not sound, replace the chime module.
6. Verify that the Key In Ignition Status parameter is Key In when the key is in the ignition and Key Out when the key is out of the ignition.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ignition switch.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 4 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the DLIS circuit fuse is open, test the signal circuit terminal 5 for a short to ground.
3. Verify the scan tool Key In Ignition Status parameter is Key Out.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 5 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the B+ circuit terminal 4. Verify the scan tool Key in Ignition Status parameter is Key In.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Ignition and Start Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Control Module References) for the chime module or BCM replacement, setup, and programming