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YOUR RESEARCHHelp With Disabling the Door Chime.
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Replace instrument cluster binnacle, went
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I just replaced my instrument cluster binnacle, went from vinyl to leather.
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That is why I would rather physically disconnect the transducer.
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Given that I guess I will go back to the root cause and replace the offending computer unit.
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Second, I can turn the speed alert on and off and set the speed to whatever I want.
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I assume the computer has gone bad, but I need to disable the chime for a trip tomorrow and get it fixed when I return.
Where is the ding-dong chime transducer located in the dash?
This is the one that sounds when you leave your key in the car's ignition, fail to engage your seatbelt while moving, and other nuisances.
I need a way to disconnect it as it has malfunctioned and chimes while driving.
Does it mention anything in the fuse panel by your left foot. I found a fuse chart booklet in mine. Don't know if anything is mentioned as to what fuse line it is on. You could let it ring and try pulling fuses to find the circuit at least. It may help. But more than likely something else will be governed by that fuse so not a good idea to leave it out.
Yes.
First, the speed alert just chimes once and produces a symbol in the tach.
Second, I can turn the speed alert on and off and set the speed to whatever I want. It works as you expect it.
The problem I have is when I reach ≥71 mph the chime goes off and it sounds just like when you turn off the engine and leave the key in the ignition and then open the door. It's a constant bong, bong, bong, and will not stop until you slow down to < 68 mph.
I assume the computer has gone bad, but I need to disable the chime for a trip tomorrow and get it fixed when I return.
This is what happens when you cram more and more stupid computer functions into a car and something fails.
The answer to my own question, the transducer is located inside the instrument cluster itself.
I did not bother dismantling the cluster as it was further than I wanted to go at this time. I imagine that it is integrated into a PC board or some other component since these cars are now made as economically as possible.
Given that I guess I will go back to the root cause and replace the offending computer unit.
Thanks to those that have responded.
I just replaced my instrument cluster binnacle, went from vinyl to leather. To do that you have to swap out the instrument cluster, not very difficult.
I noticed that on the back of the cluster there looked like a chime but i did not look closer. If that is what it is you should be able to remove or disable it.
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