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Chime Inoperative With Key In Ignition

NOTE: Perform CHIME TEST 1A  before proceeding with this test. For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams, see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform VERIFICATION TEST: VER-2A  after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module connector.
  1. Turn ignition on. Open driver's door. Using scan tool, read left front door ajar status. If scan tool does not display LF DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to DOOR AJAR TEST 1A . If scan tool displays LF DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to next step.
  2. Using scan tool, read key-in ignition status. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED, replace Body Control Module (BCM). BCM is mounted to junction block located behind left end cap of instrument panel. See Figure. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGN: CLOSE, go to next step.
  3. Disconnect ignition switch connector. See Fig 1. Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance between ground and terminal No. 3 (Black/Light Green wire) on ignition switch harness connector. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Black/Light Green wire. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to next step.
  4. Connect jumper wire between terminals No. 2 (Light Blue wire) and No. 3 (Black/Light Green wire) on ignition switch connector. Using scan tool, read KEY-IN ignition status. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED, replace ignition switch. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED, go to next step.
  5. Access BCM connectors. Do not disconnect connectors. Backprobe jumper wire between terminal No. 24 (Light Blue wire) on BCM Black 24-pin connector C2 and ground. Using scan tool, read KEY-IN ignition status. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED, repair open Light Blue wire. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED, replace BCM.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Component Connectors
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