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Chime Sounds With Driver Door Open & Key Removed

Possible Causes:

Testing

  1. With the DRBIII(R) select: Body, Body Computer, Input/Output. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Read the Key-In Ignition status. If the DRBIII(R) shows Key-In Ignition OPEN, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - LIBERTY for other possible causes. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  . If no, go to next step.
  2. Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector. Did the Chime turn off? If yes, check the Ignition Lock Cylinder for damage. If OK, replace the Ignition Switch. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - LIBERTY for REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  . If no, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector. Disconnect the Body Control Module C1 connector. Measure the resistance of the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit to ground at the Ignition Switch connector. Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms? If yes, repair the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense wire for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  . If no, go to next step.
  4. If there are no possible causes remaining, replace and program the Body Control Module. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE  in PROGRAMMING. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  .