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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Symptom Chart

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Symptom Chart
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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch)
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The headlamps on reminder chime is inoperative
  • Instrument panel illumination
  • Instrument cluster
  • All the chimes are inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The turn signal left on warning chime is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • The door ajar warning chime is inoperative
  • SJB
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the interior lamps.
    • If the interior lamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the interior lamps do not operate correctly, REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article to continue diagnosis of the interior lamps.
  • The safety belt warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Restraints control module (RCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The air bag warning chime is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • RCM
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the safety belt warning indicator and the air bag warning indicator.
    • If both operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the safety belt warning indicator is inoperative, go to Pinpoint Test D  to continue diagnosis of the safety belt warning chime.
  • The message center warning chime is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the message center switches.
    • If the message center switches operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the message center switches do not operate correctly, REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER article to continue diagnosis of the message center switches.
  • The message center switch depression tone chime is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the message center switches.
    • If the message center switches operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the message center switches do not operate correctly, REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER article to continue diagnosis of the message center switches.
  • The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in ignition and headlamps off)
  • Circuitry
  • Key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The belt minder feature does not operate correctly
  • Belt minder deactivated
 
  • Speedometer
  • Instrument cluster
  • The transmission not in PARK warning chime does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Brake shift interlock
  • Ignition switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The parking brake warning chime is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
  • The engine off reminder chime is inoperative (Hybrid)
  • Instrument cluster
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