Chime Always On. Buick GL7 (Export) 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the operation and perform the necessary inspections? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms
2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Is the LOW OIL PRESSURE message on? | -- | Go to LOW OIL PRESSURE Message Always On | Go to Step 3
3 | Is the LOW FUEL message on? | -- | Go to Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative | Go to Step 4
4 | Is the fasten safety belt indicator on? | -- | Go to Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On in Seat Belts | Go to Step 5
5 | Make sure all of the doors are closed. Is the DOOR AJAR message on? | -- | Go to DOOR AJAR Indicator Always On in Doors | Go to Step 6
6 | Test the control circuit of the IP BCM chime request for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the headlamp and IP lamp dimmer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 8
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM connector C2. Refer Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections to and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 9

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Make sure the headlamp and IP lamp dimmer switch is in the off position.
3. Disconnect the BCM connector C2.
4. Test the control circuit of the headlamp and IP lamp dimmer switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 10

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Important: Refer to

Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

before working in the steering column.

Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the ignition key alarm switch and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

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1. Take the ignition key out of the ignition switch.
2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the ignition key alarm switch and B+. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

12 | Replace the headlamp and IP lamp dimmer switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 17 | --

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1. Disconnect C201.
2. Leave the test lamp at the same location.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

14 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 17 | --
15 | Repair a short to ground in the control circuit of the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 17 | --
16 | Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to ignition key alarm switch replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 17 | --
17 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2