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Chime Inoperative With Key In Ignition & Driver Door Open

NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams, see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-1A  after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting any module connector.
  1. Turn ignition off. Open driver's door. If chime does not sound, go to next step. If chime sounds, system is currently functioning correctly.
  2. Using scan tool, read driver's door ajar switch status. If scan tool displays DRDOOR AJAR SWITCH: CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not display DRDOOR AJAR SWITCH: CLOSED, go to COURTESY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH DRIVER DOOR (OPEN DRIVER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT)  under INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM.
  3. Ensure key is in ignition switch. Using scan tool, read key-in ignition switch status. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, replace Body Control Module (BCM). BCM is located with junction block under driver's side instrument panel. See Figure .
  4. Disconnect key-in ignition switch connector. See Figure . Connect jumper wire between key-in ignition switch connector terminals. Using scan tool, read key-in ignition switch status. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, replace ignition switch. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
  5. Connect jumper wire between ground and terminal No. 1 (Light Blue wire) on key-in ignition switch connector. Using scan tool, read key-in ignition switch status. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, repair open ground (Black wire) circuit.
  6. Access Body Control Module (BCM) connector "A". BCM is located with junction block under driver's side instrument panel. See Figure . Remove connector cover. Do not disconnect connector. Connect a backprobe jumper wire between BCM connector "A" terminal No. 4 (Light Blue wire) and chassis ground. Using scan tool, read key-in ignition switch status. If scan tool does not display KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, replace BCM. If scan tool displays KEY-IN IGNITION SW: CLOSED, repair open Light Blue wire between BCM and ignition switch.