chstitans42

So I replaced the standard column on my 73 roadster with a a tilt column from a 1975. Before the swap. I had never heard the key warning buzzer sound at all (key in or out, doors open or shut.)

Now, that I have the column in and buttoned up, the key warning buzzer wants to work. It works only when the driver side door is open, no matter if the key is in the column or not.

Is there a quick way to bypass it? Can I just unplug it? I am getting a spare made, so no worries about locking the key in the car.
Thanks!

c69vete

You can unplug the wire from the horn relay. That will stop the buzzing. Not sure how to get it to work correctly. Mine had the same issue after installing a later tilt column. It did work before the swap, but was unplugged anyway. That thing is annoying!

jdp6000

You need to locate and pull this.

http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&

0Willcox Corvette

Not easy to get to this one..

jdp6000

Where is that funny looking switch in the column?

I think the last time i did one of those buzzer things I pulled the tach and speedo pad out.

0Willcox Corvette

This one? It would be easier in my opinion to use the left hand dash pad removal instructions from the site but instead of taking the column out.. just remove the two bolts at the lower dash. If you do this you should be able to lower the pad enough to reach the buzzer.

chstitans42

so it is as easy as unplugging the buzzer?
That would be cool

Jim Shea

It appears that the key buzzer switch inside your steering column head is stuck in the closed position. You can remove the steering wheel, hub, locking plate, and pull the turn signal switch out of the column head so that you can reach the key buzzer switch. Then repair it, or replace it.
OR you can; Disconnect or cut the wire at either E or F on the Harmonica connector that comes from the turn signal switch inside your column head and connects to your vehicle wiring harness down under the dash.

Jim

chstitans42

Jim, the steering column is out of a 1975, meaning it has a '75 turn signal switch. I have a brand new turn signal switch year correct for a 1973, If I had that installed, do you think that would fix the problem?

0Willcox Corvette

The turn signal switch isn't the problem Christians, and they are the same from 1969-1976.

If you really didn't want to take the column apart to fix the switch then Jim's diagram and wire cut would be the easiest way by far, to silence the critter. Me.. I never thought of going after the wire and that would be much easier then to remove the dash pad.

Jim has some great instructions on his site in regards to removing that buzzer switch.

Willcox

Jim Shea

That is correct, no need to change the turn signal switch. Disconnect the harmonica connector at the vehicle wiring harness. Straighten a heavy paper clip or use a very thin blade screwdriver. Insert it into the “harmonica” connector from the contact side to disengage the wire and contact in the E or F positions. There should be a small molded square channel in the connector that will guide you to a metal tang on the contact that holds it in place. Once you depress the tang, the wire and contact should pop out of the connector. Tape the end so it doesn't ground against any metal parts under the dash.
Jim

chstitans42

Excellent. I understand now. Any preference on which one to pop out? E or F?

Jim Shea

I think that E is hot when the door is open. Power comes from the door switch. If you disconnect E that should cut any power going to the key buzzer switch in the column head.
Jim