Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Audible Warning Device: Description and Operation
Circuit Operation
The Audible Warnings System is controlled by the Body Function Controller
(BFC) and sounds a chime to bring attention to several conditions. These
conditions are:
^
Check Gauges indicator is ON.
^
Seat Belt is not fastened.
^
Key is in the Ignition Cylinder (with door open).
^
Headlamps are ON (with door open).
^
Turn Signal is ON (with continuous operation after
1.2 km [3/4 mile]).
^
Park Brake engaged (with continuous operation of greater than
5 km/h [3 m/h] or vehicle in gear longer than 8 seconds).
Chime Timing
The BFC produces an audible chime for certain error states. The chimes and their repetition rates are found in
Table #1. See: Testing and
Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Diagnosis by Symptom Tables
