Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative	Circuitry. Key-in-ignition warning switch. Door ajar switch. Instrument cluster. Vehicle security module.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The headlamps on reminder chime is inoperative	Instrument cluster. Vehicle security module. Door ajar switch.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The door ajar warning chime is inoperative	Instrument cluster. Vehicle security module. Door ajar switch.	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The safety belt warning chime does not operate correctly	Circuitry. Instrument cluster. Safety belt switch(es). Restraint control module (RCM).	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The air bag warning chime is inoperative	Instrument cluster. Restraint control module (RCM). Circuitry.	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The message center warning chime is inoperative	Instrument cluster.	INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
The message center switch tone chime is inoperative	Instrument cluster.	INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
All the chimes are inoperative	Instrument cluster. Circuitry.	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in ignition and headlamps OFF)	Circuitry. Key-in-ignition warning switch. Instrument cluster.	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The belt minder feature does not operate correctly	Circuitry. Instrument cluster. Safety belt switch(es). Restraint control module (RCM).	GO to PINPOINT TEST G .