Chime Function System Check

2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6SECTION Chime Function System Check
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  1. Turn ignition off. Install scan tool to DLC. Turn ignition on and attempt to establish communications with IPC. If scan tool communicates with IPC, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with IPC, go to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Use scan tool and select IPC special functions. Activate all chime functions. If scan tool communicates with IPC and activates all chime functions, go to next step. If scan tool cannot communicate with IPC and activate all chime functions, replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Close driver's and passenger's doors. Ensure seat belts are not fastened. Turn ignition on. IPC should activate fasten seat belt chime for 8 seconds at a slow rate of 60 chimes per minute. If seat belt chime operates as specified, go to next step. If seat belt chime does not operate as specified, go to SEAT BELT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  4. Turn ignition off. With key in ignition switch, open driver's door. IPC should activate key in ignition reminder chime at a medium rate of 120 chimes per minute until ignition key is removed. If key in ignition reminder chime operates as specified, go to next step. If key in ignition reminder chime does not operate as specified, go to KEY IN IGNITION CHIME INOPERATIVE  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  5. Remove key from ignition switch. With driver's door open, turn headlight switch to on position. IPC should activate headlights on reminder chime at a fast rate of 180 chimes per minute until headlight switch is turned off. If headlights on reminder chime operates as specified, go to next step. If headlights on reminder chime does not operate as specified, go to HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INOPERATIVE  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  6. Test drive vehicle. Activate right turn signal and leave turn signal on for a minimum of 3/4 mile (1.2 km) while driving in a straight line. IPC will activate the turn signal reminder chime at a rate of 60 chimes per minute after driving vehicle 3/4 mile after turning signal on. Chime will sound until signal is turned off. If turn signal reminder chime operates as specified, go to next step. If turn signal reminder chime does not operate as specified, go to RIGHT TURN INDICATOR INOPERATIVE  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  7. Test drive vehicle. Activate left turn signal and leave turn signal on for a minimum of 3/4 mile (1.2 km) while driving in a straight line. IPC will activate the turn signal reminder chime at a rate of 60 chimes per minute after driving vehicle 3/4 mile after turning signal on. Chime will sound until signal is turned off. If turn signal reminder chime operates as specified, go to next step. If turn signal reminder chime does not operate as specified, go to LEFT TURN INDICATOR INOPERATIVE under  SYMPTOM TESTS.
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