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Chime Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

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

Circuit/System Description

The radio generates the audible warnings. The instrument cluster, the body control module (BCM), the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) or the object alarm module request audible warnings via Low Speed CAN-Bus signals.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Note: Before performing this diagnostics, make sure no indicators are illuminated after the instrument cluster performs a lamp test. If any indicators are illuminated after the bulb test, perform the indicator diagnostics before this diagnostics.

  1. Vehicle in Service Mode, radio ON, adjust the radio balance and fade to each speaker.
  2. If any speaker does not operate properly, refer to Speaker Malfunction .
  3. Vehicle in Service Mode, buckle up driver seat belt, verify the scan tool Driver Seat Belt Status parameter is Buckled.
  4. If not Buckled refer to Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver .
  5. Vehicle in Service Mode, headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp On Switch parameter is Inactive.
  6. If not Inactive, refer to Headlamps Malfunction .
  7. Vehicle in Service Mode, parking lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Parklamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
  8. If not Inactive, refer to Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction .
  9. Vehicle in Service Mode, indicator switch OFF, verify the scan tool Left Indicator Switch parameter and the scan tool Right Indicator Switch parameter is Inactive.
  10. If not Inactive, refer to Indicator Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction .
  11. Vehicle in Service Mode, doors closed, verify that all scan tool parameters listed below are Inactive.
  12. • Driver Door Ajar Switch
    • Passenger Door Ajar Switch
    • Left Rear Door Ajar Switch
    • Right Rear Door Ajar Switch
    If any are not Inactive, refer to Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction .
  13. Vehicle in Service Mode, verify that the scan tool Park Assist Switch parameter is Active when the parking assist is active and Inactive when the parking assist is Inactive.
  14. If the scan tool parameter does not operate properly, refer to Parking Assist System Malfunction .
  15. If all tests operate properly, replace the A11 radio.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM or Radio replacement, programming and setup

   


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