Possible Causes
- Circuit (L/GY) open or short to ground
- Key-in-ignition warning switch
- Clockspring
- Instrument cluster
CAUTION:
- Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.
KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - PINPOINT TEST REFERENCE
| PINPOINT TEST 1 | KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION | |
| 1 | RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SELF-TESTS
|
Yes | GO to step 3. |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 2 | CHECK THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | REFER to SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER , to continue diagnosis of the door ajar indicator. | ||
| 3 | CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER KEY-IN-IGNITION PID
|
Yes | GO to step 8. |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 4 | CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION
|
Yes | Remove the jumper wire. Go to step 7. |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 5 | CHECK CIRCUIT (L/GY) FOR AN OPEN
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. | ||
| 6 | CHECK CIRCUIT (L/GY) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. | ||
| 7 | CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR AN OPEN
|
Yes | INSTALL a new key-in-ignition warning switch. REFER to KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| No | INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING , . TEST the system for normal operation. | ||
| 8 | CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
|
Yes | Install a new instrument cluster. see INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . Test the system for normal operation. |
| No | The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. | ||