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Chime Module Diagnosis

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Seat Belt Warning Chime Inoperative 

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Check the chime module connector to make sure it is connected properly.
Is the connector disconnected or partially disconnected?		 - Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3
2 Connect the electrical connector for the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
3 Check fuse F4.
Is fuse F4 blown?		 - Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
4
  1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
5
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Check the voltage at fuse F4.

Is the specified voltage available at fuse F4?		 11-14 V Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6
6 Repair the power supply circuit for fuse F4.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
7
  1. Disconnect the chime module.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Check the voltage at terminal 8 of the chime module connector.

Does the voltage equal the specified value?		 11-14V Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8
8 Repair the open circuit between fuse F4 and the chime module connector.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
9 With the chime module disconnected, use an ohmmeter to check continuity between terminal 5 of the chime module connector and ground.
Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 11 Go to Step 10
10 Repair the open circuit between terminal 5 of the chime module connector and ground.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
11
  1. Disconnect the chime module connector.
  2. Make sure the driver's side seat belt is unfastened.
  3. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity between terminal 1 of the chime module and ground.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 12 Go to Step 13
12 Replace the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
13
  1. Disconnect the seat belt switch.
  2. Make sure the driver's side seat belt is unfastened.
  3. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity of the switch.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 - 0 Go to Step 15 Go to Step 14
14 Replace the seat belt switch.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
15 Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity of the wire between terminal 1 of the chime module and the seat belt switch.
Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 17 Go to Step 16
16 Repair the open circuit between terminal 1 of the chime module and the seat belt switch.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
17 Repair the open circuit between the seat belt switch connector and ground.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -

Door-Open Warning Chime Inoperative 

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Check the chime module connector to make sure it is connected properly.
Is the connector disconnected or partially disconnected?		 - Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3
2 Connect the electrical connector for the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
3 Check fuse F4.
Is fuse F4 blown?		 - Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
4
  1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
5
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Check the voltage at fuse F4.

Is the specified voltage available at fuse F4?		 11-14V Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6
6 Repair the power supply circuit for fuse F4.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
7
  1. Disconnect the chime module.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Check the voltage at terminal 8 of the chime module connector.

Does the voltage equal the specified value?		 11-14V Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8
8 Repair the open circuit between fuse F4 and the chime module connector.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
9 With the chime module disconnected, use an ohmmeter to check the continuity between terminal 5 of the chime module connector and ground.
Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 11 Go to Step 10
10 Repair the open circuit between terminal 5 of the chime module connector and ground.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
11
  1. Disconnect the chime module connector.
  2. Make sure the driver's side door is open.
  3. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity between terminal 4 of the chime module and ground.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 12 Go to Step 13
12 Replace the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
13
  1. Disconnect the front door contact switch.
  2. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity between the door contact switch and terminal 4 of the chime module.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 15 Go to Step 14
14 Repair the open circuit between the door contact switch and terminal 4 of the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
15 Replace the door contact switch.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -

Key Reminder Chime Inoperative 

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Check the chime module connector to make sure it is connected properly.
Is the connector disconnected or partially disconnected?		 - Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3
2 Connect the electrical connector for the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
3 Check fuse Ef19.
Is fuse Ef19 blown?		 - Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
4
  1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
5
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Check the voltage at fuse Ef19.

Is the specified voltage available at fuse Ef19?		 11-14V Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6
6 Repair the power supply circuit for fuse Ef19.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
7
  1. Disconnect the chime module.
  2. Check the voltage at terminal 2 of the chime module connector.

Does the voltage equal the specified value?		 11-14V Go to Step 13 Go to Step 8
8
  1. Disconnect the key reminder switch.
  2. Use an ohmmeter to check the continuity between the key reminder switch and fuse Ef19.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 10 Go to Step 9
9 Repair the open circuit between the key reminder switch and fuse Ef19.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
10 With the key reminder switch and the chime module disconnected, check the continuity between the key reminder switch and terminal 2 of the chime module connector.
Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 12 Go to Step 11
11 Repair the open circuit between the key reminder switch and terminal 2 of the chime module connector.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
12 Replace the key reminder switch.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
13 With the chime module disconnected, use an ohmmeter to check continuity between terminal 5 of the chime module connector and ground.
Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?		 0 Go to Step 15 Go to Step 14
14 Repair the open circuit between terminal 5 of the chime module connector and ground.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
15 Replace the chime module.
Is the repair complete?		 - System OK -
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