Warning Tones ???
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Warning Tones ???
On my drive home today from work, there were a series of tones (ding, ding) - maybe 10 times - that sounded and then they ceased. No messages appeared on the DIC. Almost sounds like the signal you get when you have your key in the ignition and the door is open. However, the door was definitely closed and the gauges looked ok - the car rides normal.
Any ideas what that might have been
Thanks,
Mordi
Any ideas what that might have been
Thanks,
Mordi
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Not a clue, When I get a warning there is always a message, Maybe your turn signal was on too long, It will ding for that.
Did you check and see if you have any codes? http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
Bill K
Did you check and see if you have any codes? http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
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Well, I was at a stop light at the exit ramp of the freeway when this happened and the turn signal was on for a period of time - could that have caused the chimes ???
What is the procedure to pull the codes?
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Mordi
What is the procedure to pull the codes?
Thanks,
Mordi
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http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
If you have no current "C" codes drive it and don't worry. If you have a history code "H" that is something that happened and is no longer a prob.
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Had it happen today I was on my way to NJ motorsports, I was in a group of 17 Corvettes taking a exit with my turn signal on for a long period of time and the same thing happen. Hams
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If I recall right, the turn signal reminder comes on when the signal has been on for more than 3/4 mile. I don't think a time limit is used for the warning. Could be wrong, but it is covered in the owners manual.
Last edited by Vetteman Jack; Dec 7, 2008 at 01:27 AM.
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Its Normal
Dont worry its perfectly normal.You'll get a chime if the turn signal is left selected for any length of time. It's just a reminder. I had a particularly long off ramp in Vegas and it used to drive me mad until I worked it out.
EDIT:
Jack's absolutely correct, it is in the manual. Here you go:
Turn Signal on Chime
A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on
for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
Last edited by DeeGee; Dec 7, 2008 at 11:43 AM.
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Drive over .75 miles with your turn signal left on gets you a ding, ding, ding.