Pinpoint Tests AI: The Headlamps On Warning Chime Is Inoperative

Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test AI: The Headlamps On Warning Chime Is Inoperative

Normal Operation

The headlamps on warning chime sounds when the driver door is opened with the ignition switch in the OFF position, the key not in the ignition lock cylinder, and the headlamp switch is in the HEADLAMP or PARKING LAMP position. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) communicates to the Instrument Cluster (IC) when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and the driver door is opened. The autolamps feature must not be selected for the headlamps on warning chime to operate.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IC



PINPOINT TEST AI: THE HEADLAMPS ON WARNING CHIME IS INOPERATIVE

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AI1 CHECK THE EXTERIOR LAMPS FOR OPERATION


- Turn the headlamp switch to the HEADLAMP or PARKING LAMP position.
- Do the headlamps or parking lamps illuminate with the headlamp switch in the PARKING LAMP position?

Yes
GO to AI2.

No
REFER to Lighting and Horns. Lighting and Horns

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AI2 CHECK THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR


- Ignition ON.
- While observing the door ajar warning indicator, open the driver door.
- Is the door ajar warning indicator illuminated with the driver door open?

Yes
INSTALL a new IC. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) Instrument Cluster (IC). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
Go To Pinpoint Test S. Pinpoint Test S: The Door Ajar Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On

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