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For 1990-2009 cars only

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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) generates the audible warning through an acoustic chime generator in the IPC. The IPC receives audible warning requests via the serial data circuit from the body control module (BCM).

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Audible Warnings Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views
    •  Data Communication Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

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

  1. Ignition OFF, key in the ignition and open the driver door. The courtesy lamps should illuminate.
  2. If the courtesy lamps do not illuminate, refer to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative .
  3. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Key In Ignition Cylinder Switch Status parameter is YES.
  4. If not YES, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal, replace the ignition switch.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming