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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN L4-2.4L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBODY CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCHIME SYSTEM
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC
Chime System
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHCSECTION Chime System
The chime system provides the driver with two types of chimes: warning and announcement:
- Warning chimes are provided for dome lamps on, engine temperature lamp, exterior lamps on, key-in ignition, low oil pressure, and turn signal on (greater than one mile above 15 mph).
The warning chime will sound continuously until the condition is removed or the battery protection stops the chime (3 or 4 minutes). The drivers seat belt unfastened chime will sound for approximately six seconds or until the seat belt is fastened.
- The announcement chime will act as a warning to the driver to scan the instrument cluster to observe which lamp is illuminated.
The announcement chime will sound one time whenever the generator lamp, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, or liftgate ajar lamps are first illuminated.
The door and liftgate ajar lamp announcement chime is only given if the vehicle speed is above 2 mph.
Diagnostics for the announcement chime are covered under the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps diagnostics.
- Warning chimes are provided for dome lamps on, engine temperature lamp, exterior lamps on, key-in ignition, low oil pressure, and turn signal on (greater than one mile above 15 mph).
The warning chime will sound continuously until the condition is removed or the battery protection stops the chime (3 or 4 minutes). The drivers seat belt unfastened chime will sound for approximately six seconds or until the seat belt is fastened.
- The announcement chime will act as a warning to the driver to scan the instrument cluster to observe which lamp is illuminated.
The announcement chime will sound one time whenever the generator lamp, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, or liftgate ajar lamps are first illuminated.
The door and liftgate ajar lamp announcement chime is only given if the vehicle speed is above 2 mph.
Diagnostics for the announcement chime are covered under the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps diagnostics.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.