RAM 3500 Van V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1996)
Audible Warning Device Control Module: Description and Operation
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The buzzer module sounds an audible warning tone. The tone sounds for seat belt warning and when the ignition key is in the ignition switch while
the drivers door is OPEN. The tone also sounds when the ignition key is in the ON position while the drivers side seat belt is not buckled.
Fuses 15 and 17 in the fuse block protect the buzzer module. Fuse 15 powers circuit F32 which connects to the module. Circuit A12 from fuse 6 in
the Power Distribution Center (PDC) supplies power to the fuse block for fuse 15 and circuit F32.
Circuit G5 from fuse 17 also provides voltage to the combination buzzer when the ignition switch is in the START or RUN position. The ignition
switch connects circuit A1 from fuse 15 in the PDC to circuit A21. Circuit A21 connects to the fuse block and powers circuit G5 through fuse 17.
When the parking lamps or headlamps are ON, the headlamp switch connects circuit G16 from the drivers side door jamb switch to circuit G26.
Circuit G26 connects to the buzzer module and the key-in switch. Circuit G16 from the drivers side door switch also connects to the key-in switch.
Circuit G13 from the buzzer module powers the seat belt warning lamp in the message center. Circuit Z1 at the message center provides ground for
the lamp.
Circuit G1O from the buzzer connects to the seat belt switch. When the seat belt switch CLOSES. circuit Z1 provides ground.
Circuit Z1 also grounds the combined buzzer module.
