Dodge Ram 2004 - Chime Sounds with Driver Door Open Key Removed

Symptom:
*CHIME SOUNDS WITH DRIVER DOOR OPEN KEY REMOVED
POSSIBLE CAUSES
KEY-IN IGN SW STATUS
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED
KEY-IN IGNITION SW SENSE SHORT TO GROUND
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 NOTE: Ensure the exterior lamps turn on and off properly and are off before
continuing this test.
With the DRB III select: Instrument Cluster, Input Output.
Read the Key-In Ign Sw.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Does the DRB III show Key-In Ign OPEN?
All
Yes → Replace and program the Instrument Cluster in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No → Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector.
Did the chime turn off?
All
Yes → Check the Ignition Lock Cylinder for damage. If OK replace the
Ignition Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No → Go To 3
3 Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Switch connector.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C3 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Key-in Ignition Switch Sense circuit to ground at the
Ignition Switch connector.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
All
Yes → Repair the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense wire for a short to
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No → Go To 4
4 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace and program the Instrument Cluster in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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CHIME