Pinpoint Tests AJ: The Headlamps On Warning Chime Is Inoperative

Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Test

Pinpoint Test AJ: The Headlamps On Warning Chime Is Inoperative

Normal Operation

The headlamps on warning chime sounds when the driver door is opened with the ignition lock cylinder in the OFF position, the key is not in the ignition lock cylinder, and the headlamp switch is in the PARK or HEADLAMP position. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) provides the headlamps on status and the driver door ajar status to the Instrument Cluster (IC) over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication bus. The autolamps feature must not be selected for the headlamps on warning chime to operate.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IC



PINPOINT TEST AJ: THE HEADLAMPS ON WARNING CHIME IS INOPERATIVE

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AJ1 CHECK THE EXTERIOR LAMPS


- Turn the headlamp switch to the PARKING LAMP position.
- Do the parking lamps illuminate with the headlamp switch in the PARKING LAMP position?

Yes
GO to AJ2.

No
REFER to Lighting and Horns to continue diagnosis of the exterior lamps. Lighting and Horns

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AJ2 CHECK THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR


- Ignition OFF.
- Make sure all the doors are closed.
- Ignition ON.
- While observing the message center (if equipped) or the door ajar warning indicator, open the driver door.
- Is the DRIVER DOOR AJAR message displayed on the message center (if equipped) or the door ajar warning indicator illuminated with the driver door open?

Yes
GO to AJ3.

No
If not equipped with a message center, Go To Pinpoint Test O. Pinpoint Test O: The Door Ajar Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On

If equipped with a message center, Go To Pinpoint Test AG. Pinpoint Tests AG: The DRIVER DOOR, PASSENGER DOOR, REAR LEFT DOOR, REAR RIGHT DOOR or TRUNK AJAR Warning Message Is Inoperativ

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AJ3 CHECK THE IC ILLUMINATION FOR CORRECT OPERATION


- Turn the headlamp switch to the PARKING LAMP position.
- Does the IC illumination operate correctly?

Yes
INSTALL a new IC. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) Instrument Cluster (IC). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
REFER to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.

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