I have a 2006 Coupe 2.2 automatic that had the steering column replaced by a previous owner. The door chime would ring as if the key was left in the ignition switch when the driver's door was opened regardless if the key was in the ignition or not. I replace the ignition switch without affect. I reviewed the wiring diagrams and determined that the white wire from the ignition switch was associated with the "key in switch" feature so I tried grounding that wire to see if it would eliminate the chime. The chime stopped but now the solenoid does not allow the key to be rotated back to the remove position without manually moving the white plastic button. The solenoid does appear to actuate normally when turning the key from the insert, to accessory, to run positions. It appears that by grounding the white wire I must have blown the power to the solenoid in the accessory switch position preventing the solenoid from allowing the key yo rotate back to the remove position and possible the power to the chime associated with the door open. All of the other features including door ajar, engine operation, etc. were and remain functional. I have checked all of the fuses and found none that are blown.
Is it possible that I have killed a power source connection internal to the BCM? If so is there a potential repair or will I need to replace the BCM? If I need to replace the BCM is there a means to "program" the replacement without using the dealer specialty tools?
The only other electrical problem with the car is the horn does not work from the steering wheel control The horn does work with the alarm/security feature. I don't think this is related to the problem above but given the proximity to the ignition switch I thought it was worth mentioning. I plan to remove the airbag and check the wiring connections for the horn actuator in the steering wheel but any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Is it possible that I have killed a power source connection internal to the BCM? If so is there a potential repair or will I need to replace the BCM? If I need to replace the BCM is there a means to "program" the replacement without using the dealer specialty tools?
The only other electrical problem with the car is the horn does not work from the steering wheel control The horn does work with the alarm/security feature. I don't think this is related to the problem above but given the proximity to the ignition switch I thought it was worth mentioning. I plan to remove the airbag and check the wiring connections for the horn actuator in the steering wheel but any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.