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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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One of the things that kept nagging me was my key buzzer didn't work (I know some of you don't care, but if it left the factory working, I want it to work) nor did the drivers door or hood opening trigger the factory alarm. Well, my tach broke so I pulled the steering column and drivers side dash, and sent it out for repair. While out I installed all new vacuum hoses under the dash (engine compartment already installed) and dash light bulbs. While under there I found a black wire disconnected near the kick panel. After consulting a wiring diagram it appeared to go to the door ajar/interior light switch in the door jam. I pulled the switch and reconnected the ground wire, now the key buzzer buzzes and the alarm is fully functional.
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Easy, cheap fixes are always best!
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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"Two-for-One"..........and the Labor charges were $0.............

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One of the things that kept nagging me was my key buzzer didn't work (I know some of you don't care, but if it left the factory working, I want it to work)

I am the same way, have fixed numerous nit-noid things, even including the seat belt buzzer.
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Im that way too. My seatbelt light reset switch has failed and I don't want to pull my console until winter. Its bugging the crap out of me. Everytime I go for a ride I reset it to see if it will go out
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