PL CHIME WARNING/REMINDER SYSTEM 8U - 1

CHIME WARNING/REMINDER SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION CHIME SYSTEM CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING CHIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FASTEN SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SEAT BELT BUCKLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
HEADLAMPS LEFT ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HEADLAMP SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
KEY LEFT IN IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 KEY-IN SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION HEADLAMPS LEFT ON

These are the conditions that have to be met for
INTRODUCTION the headlamps on, chime function to work:
• Headlamps ON.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR- • Driver’s door open.
BAG, REFER TO THE AIRBAG PORTION OF THIS • Key removed from the ignition switch.
SECTION FOR STEERING WHEEL OR SWITCH Chime should sound until headlamps are turned
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. off or driver’s door is closed.
If these conditions are met and there is still a
The seat belt reminder system uses both visual problem with the system, replace the instrument
and audible signals. A combined seat belt and key cluster. Refer to Group 8E-Instrument Panel and
reminder chime with a red light on the instrument Systems, Instrument Cluster Removal and Installa-
panel. tion.
The system will always illuminate the seat belt
reminder lamp for four to eight seconds when the KEY LEFT IN IGNITION SWITCH
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The To test the key left in ignition function, insert key
CHIME will sound during the same time interval if into the ignition and open the driver’s door. Chime
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Passenger belts should sound until key is removed from ignition or
are not connected to the system. driver’s door is closed.
The chime will activate if the drivers door is If these conditions are met and there is still a
opened and: problem with the system, replace the instrument
• The key is in the ignition switch, with the igni- cluster. Refer to Group 8E-Instrument Panel and
tion switch in either the OFF or accessory (ACC) Systems, Instrument Cluster Removal and Installa-
position. tion.
• The head lamps are ON.
The chime is integral to the instrument cluster. CHIME SYSTEM CONDITIONS

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING NO TONE WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON

AND DRIVERS SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED
FASTEN SEAT BELTS (1) Using an ohmmeter, with the seat belt fully
To test the fasten seat belts function, turn the igni- retracted, check for continuity to ground at Pin 25 of
tion switch to the ON position with the driver’s seat the cluster harness connector. If OK, go to step 2. If
belt unbuckled and fully retracted. The seat belt not OK, repair as necessary.
warning lamp should light for four to eight seconds (2) Using voltmeter, check for battery feed at Pin
and the tone should sound three to five times. 21 of the cluster harness connector. Check for igni-
If the lamp does not light, check the connection at tion feed at Pin 15 of the cluster harness connector.
the seat belt retractor and the LED in the instru- If not OK, repair as necessary.
ment cluster. Replace as necessary.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
NO FASTEN SEAT BELT LAMP WHEN IGNITION in ignition and parking lamps are OFF. If ground is
SWITCH IS ON still present check door switch, key in switch, head-
(1) Check for battery feed at cluster harness con- lamp switch and repair as necessary.
nector Pin 21.
(2) Check for ignition feed at cluster harness con- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
nector Pin 15. Repair as necessary.

NO TONE WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON AND

CHIME
The functions previously performed by the chime
DRIVERS DOOR IS OPEN module are now part of the smart cluster. There is no
(1) Check left door jamb switch for good ground servicable part of the instrument cluster chime func-
when drivers door is open. tion. Replacement of the instrument cluster is neces-
(2) Check for ground at Pin 10. sary. Refer to Group 8E-Instrument Panel and
(3) Check for battery feed at cluster harness con- Systems, Instrument Cluster Removal and Installa-
nector Pin 21. tion.
(4) Check for NO voltage at Pin 14. Ignition volt-
age must not be present for the chime to work. SEAT BELT BUCKLE
(5) Check headlamp switch. Refer to Group 23-Body, Front Seat Belt Buckle
Removal and Installation.
NO TONE WHEN KEY IS LEFT IN IGNITION AND
DRIVERS DOOR IS OPEN HEADLAMP SWITCH
(1) Check for continuity to ground at Pin 23 of the Refer to Group 8J-Turn Signal and Hazard Warn-
cluster harness connector. If OK, go to Step 3. If not ing Systems, Multi-Function Switch Removal and
OK, repair as necessary. Installation.
(2) Using voltmeter, check for battery feed at Pin
21 of the cluster harness connector. Check for NO KEY-IN SWITCH
ignition feed at Pin 15 of the cluster harness connec- The Key-in switch is built into the ignition switch
tor. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair as neces- assembly. Should the Key-in switch require service,
sary. the ignition switch assembly must be replaced. Refer
(3) Open driver’s door and ensure the ignition key to Group 8D-Ignition System, Ignition Switch
is in the OFF or ACC position. Check for continuity Removal and Installation.
to ground at Pin 10 of the cluster harness connector.
If ground OK, replace cluster printed circuit board. If
no ground, check key-in switch or door switch wiring
and repair as necessary.

CHIMES CONTINUE WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE

TURNED OFF AND/OR KEY IS REMOVED FROM
IGNITION
Check for ground at Pin 10. If grounded the chime
should activate. Make sure the door is closed, key is