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Chime Sounds With Driver Door Open & Key Out

  1. Ensure all interior and exterior lights are off. Turn ignition off and remove key from ignition. Open driver's door. If chime sounds, go to next step. If chime does not sound, system is functioning properly at this time. Fault may be intermittent.
  2. Using scan tool, read key-in ignition switch status. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, replace Body Control Module (BCM). BCM is located with junction block under driver's side instrument panel. See Figure . If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, go to next step.
  3. Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect key-in ignition switch Green connector from back of ignition switch. See Figure . Inspect connector for damaged pins, corrosion and loose terminals. Repair connector as necessary. If connector is okay, read key-in ignition switch status using scan tool. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, replace ignition switch. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, go to next step.
  4. Disconnect BCM connector "A". BCM is located with junction block under driver's side instrument panel. See Figure . Inspect connector for damaged pins, corrosion and loose terminals. Repair connector as necessary. If connector is okay, ensure all lights and accessories are off. Close all doors. Measure resistance between ground and terminal No. 32 (Light Blue wire) at BCM connector "A". See Figure . If resistance is less than 10 ohms, repair short to ground in Light Blue wire between BCM and ignition switch. If resistance is 10 ohms or more, replace BCM.
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