96 Saturn -- How Do You Disable Runaway Chime?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by jl, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. jl

    jl Guest

    It blasts my ears. I know where the damn thing is -- it's behind the
    front cover on the driver's side console. But I understand that if it
    is removed, some necessary functions will be lost. All I want rid of
    is the constant noise, which is to warn that the headlights are on
    when the key has been removed, when the headlights are NOT on.

    I also understand that the glitch is due to wear and tear on the
    ignition switch, but that's too damn expensive to replace.

    There ought to be a way to disable the chime without disabling the
    other functions of the unit.
    Maybe just by clipping one of the wires or snipping something?

    Haaaaaalp!
     
    jl, Sep 1, 2009
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  2. jl

    marx404 Guest

    Not 100% positive but on most GM vehicles you will have to spelunk under the
    driver's side dash and there should be a plug-in piezo buzzer. Thats what
    makes the chime. You should be able to remove it safely. I would not be
    cutting any wires unless you know exactly what you are doing. Look also as I
    replied in the other post you posted, behind the drivers side center panel.
    It removes with velcro.
     
    marx404, Sep 1, 2009
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  3. jl

    marx404 Guest

    Also, I am not aware of any other functions that are dependent on the piezo
    door buzzer.
     
    marx404, Sep 1, 2009
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  4. jl

    raamman Guest

    just smash the fucking car and get a new one with the bit of insurance
    money you'll get
     
    raamman, Sep 3, 2009
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