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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.

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 Audible Warnings Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Hybrid/EV Battery Pack X1
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 Programming and Relearning 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.

If any speaker does not operate properly, refer to Speaker Malfunction Speaker Malfunction.

2. Vehicle in Service Mode, buckle up driver seat belt, verify the scan tool Driver Seat Belt Status parameter is Buckled.

If not Buckled refer to Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver.

3. Vehicle in Service Mode, headlamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Headlamp On Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not Inactive, refer to Headlamps Malfunction Headlamps Malfunction.

4. Vehicle in Service Mode, parking lamp switch OFF, verify the scan tool Parklamp Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not Inactive, refer to Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction Park, License, and/or Tail Lamps Malfunction.

5. Vehicle in Service Mode, turn signal switch OFF, verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter and the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not Inactive, refer to Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction.

6. Vehicle in Service Mode, doors closed, verify that all scan tool parameters listed below are Inactive.

* 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 Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction.

7. 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.

If the scan tool parameter does not operate properly, refer to Parking Assist System Malfunction Parking Assist System Malfunction.

8. If all tests operate properly, replace the A11 radio.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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