Key Buzzer stays on when key is removed - Help ...
Pro
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 667
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From: College Station TX
Hi Bill
I fixed my Key warning buzzer a few weeks ago, so let me take a stab at it
1. It is probably your key warning buzzer swtch in the column, but I suggest you eliminate everything else first.
2. Switch jambed - Drivers side forward switch controls this circuit and courtesy lights ... are your courtesy lights staying on ???
3. I think the circuit is the the last 2 wires on the connector under column - maybe pink w/ black strip and black ??? . Is it shorted ???
4. Key warning switch is available ( got mine from Dr. Rebuild ), instructions are in the shop manual, not too bad on a std. cilumn, but hear a tilt/tele is a VERY different story ...
It is a very simple circuit to follow ...
Hope this helps
I fixed my Key warning buzzer a few weeks ago, so let me take a stab at it
1. It is probably your key warning buzzer swtch in the column, but I suggest you eliminate everything else first.
2. Switch jambed - Drivers side forward switch controls this circuit and courtesy lights ... are your courtesy lights staying on ???
3. I think the circuit is the the last 2 wires on the connector under column - maybe pink w/ black strip and black ??? . Is it shorted ???
4. Key warning switch is available ( got mine from Dr. Rebuild ), instructions are in the shop manual, not too bad on a std. cilumn, but hear a tilt/tele is a VERY different story ...
It is a very simple circuit to follow ...
Hope this helps
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,001
Likes: 113
From: Saginaw Michigan
The following link will take you to four pages of key buzzer diagnosis. It will help to isolate exactly to the root cause of the problem.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/KeyBuzzerDiagnosis.doc
If you find that you need to replace or repair the key buzzer switch inside the steering column head, here are links to complete instructions on replacing the switch. BTW, the T&T column isn't a whole lot more difficult than the standard (non-adjustable) one.
Standard Column
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StdC3ColumnD&R121AU05.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StdC3C...InstrPage1.doc
T&T Column
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/T&TColumnD&R121AU05.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/T&TDis...age122MY05.doc
These are just a few of the many papers that I have posted at Terry Rudy's www.corvettefaq.com websight.
There are also pictures and descriptions of the steering wheel, horn parts, and the telescoping lock mechanisms if you need them.
Jim Shea
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/KeyBuzzerDiagnosis.doc
If you find that you need to replace or repair the key buzzer switch inside the steering column head, here are links to complete instructions on replacing the switch. BTW, the T&T column isn't a whole lot more difficult than the standard (non-adjustable) one.
Standard Column
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StdC3ColumnD&R121AU05.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StdC3C...InstrPage1.doc
T&T Column
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/T&TColumnD&R121AU05.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/T&TDis...age122MY05.doc
These are just a few of the many papers that I have posted at Terry Rudy's www.corvettefaq.com websight.
There are also pictures and descriptions of the steering wheel, horn parts, and the telescoping lock mechanisms if you need them.
Jim Shea
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 17
From: Fl
sray454:
The lights do not stay on. When I shut the door buzzer goes off and lights too.
Sounds like the switch in the column.
Jim Shea:
Thanks for the links .... going to make this much easier !!!
You'all been a great deal of help ! Thank god for the forum and such knowledgeable members such as yourselves ...
Thanks
Bill
The lights do not stay on. When I shut the door buzzer goes off and lights too.
Sounds like the switch in the column.
Jim Shea:
Thanks for the links .... going to make this much easier !!!
You'all been a great deal of help ! Thank god for the forum and such knowledgeable members such as yourselves ...
Thanks
Bill
