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I checked all the 3-5 amp fuses, and they were ok. I figured (perhaps incorrectly) that a bell would not use a 10 amp or higher fuse. Was I wrong?
In the case of the Chime Module, yes, you were wrong. The power for the "bell" actually comes from a 15 amp fuse. Of course this fuse powers much more than just the "bell". The GUAGES Fuse doesn't actually power the "bell" or Chime Module, it does provide an ignition ON input to the module. This is how the Chime Module "knows" the ignition is on. When there is no ignition ON input to the module, it "thinks" you've switched off the ignition and wants to let you know your lights are on. If the GAUGES Fuse opens, the Chime Module "thinks" the ignition is off and sounds if the lights are on. This is what Dan was trying to say in post #6. Did you actually look at Dan's pdf's or just spend a lot of time trying to print them? Here they are again in jpg so that you may more easily print them.
Why not just check the freakin' fuse!
I know you said your 17 year Vette experienced mechanic said he'd NEVER seen this before, but I've seen it more times than I care to count and it's always been the fuse. The search function on this forum will turn up a couple. There is a chance it isn't the fuse, but it's easy enough to check.
Best of luck to you.
Last edited by Ray Quayle; May 10, 2013 at 01:06 AM.
Not sure if a fuse is minor enough, but I'd check your Gauges Fuse.
The problem WAS the fuse! The 10 amp fuse was melted. I only had a 15 amp so I put it in. Thanks for your good advice! I just could not believe a fuse was causing the chime to sound.
