Key in reminder chime disable?
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Key in reminder chime disable?
I've searched the forum, but haven't found a solution to disable the annoying "key in" chime....
I like to sit inside my car, with the drivers door open, and listen to the radio while messing with my radar detector, GTech or whatever....but the darn reminder chime won't shut up!....
Any solutions for turning it off?....
I like to sit inside my car, with the drivers door open, and listen to the radio while messing with my radar detector, GTech or whatever....but the darn reminder chime won't shut up!....
Any solutions for turning it off?....
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I've asked before and no one came up with a solution
I'm with you. That is the most annoying thing in the world when you're working on the car.
I'm with you. That is the most annoying thing in the world when you're working on the car.
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Turn ignition to the on position, give that a whirl.
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Sorry, cant' help with a wiring fix BUT,,,
Get a Window Valet and use it for extended RAP. Take out the key, hit the unlock three times and the RAP turns on. Listen till your heart's content.
Get a Window Valet and use it for extended RAP. Take out the key, hit the unlock three times and the RAP turns on. Listen till your heart's content.
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You're a lucky one if your chime is silent in the accy position with the drivers door open.... 
I had thought about turning the ign to the "on" position, but figured it wouldn't be good for the battery or fuel pump?....
I had thought about turning the ign to the "on" position, but figured it wouldn't be good for the battery or fuel pump?....
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I have one but couldn't find my manual in time to post. Window Valet= $149 and a multi functional tool.
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Have no idea how to disable the chime, but agree on getting the window valet - great product.
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Thanks again for all the great info!....
The WV seems like a great product!....Glad I learned about it!...
Heck, I wish someone would figure out how to program (disable) the chime on the Window Valet....that alone would be worth 50 bucks to me!....
The WV seems like a great product!....Glad I learned about it!...
Heck, I wish someone would figure out how to program (disable) the chime on the Window Valet....that alone would be worth 50 bucks to me!....
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When you've finished the job and the bonging noise stops, what a big relief.
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Fix
ON MY 04 Silverado 2500 HD LT I found a fix.
I use a key or small screwdriver (or anything) to just click the door latch like the door was closed (on the door - not the door jam) and the car / truck thinks the door is closed, BUT remember to pull the door handle before closing the door to reset the catch. Once in a while pulling the handle will only reset the latch about 50 % so check it and make sure it's fully rotated before closing the door.
Works for me ALL the time.
I use a key or small screwdriver (or anything) to just click the door latch like the door was closed (on the door - not the door jam) and the car / truck thinks the door is closed, BUT remember to pull the door handle before closing the door to reset the catch. Once in a while pulling the handle will only reset the latch about 50 % so check it and make sure it's fully rotated before closing the door.
Works for me ALL the time.
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Hey!...those are both pretty good ideas!....
I've actually "modified" the old style "pin switch" in the door jam before on other vehicles I've owned....but didn't know where the switch was for the vette....So, it's in the door....thanks for the tip!....
I'll try the latch trick tonight!.....thanks!
I've actually "modified" the old style "pin switch" in the door jam before on other vehicles I've owned....but didn't know where the switch was for the vette....So, it's in the door....thanks for the tip!....
I'll try the latch trick tonight!.....thanks!
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ON MY 04 Silverado 2500 HD LT I found a fix.
BUT remember to pull the door handle before closing the door to reset the catch. Once in a while pulling the handle will only reset the latch about 50 % so check it and make sure it's fully rotated before closing the door.
BUT remember to pull the door handle before closing the door to reset the catch. Once in a while pulling the handle will only reset the latch about 50 % so check it and make sure it's fully rotated before closing the door.
VELLY, VELLY IMPORTANT. Forget and close the door a couple of times without doing this and you'll create some other problems.