Door Key Chime Discussion Thread

[Turdle]

I know previously it has come up how annoying the door chime is. Sometimes I agree.

Wilst I was in the process of replacing my ignition lock cylinder, an idea came to me. Let me explain with a picture.

The broken piece is not important for this discussion.

Let me bring your attention to the orange thingy on the cylinder. This was listed in the parts list as a "door chime switch".

This made me think. I wonder if it can be eliminated with no other issues created. In other words, does this switch really turn only the chime on, or is it needed for other circuits in the truck?

The assembly is held to the cylinder by one locking tab. Removal is simple without damaging either component. Or, a simple piece of electrical tape could be placed between the contacts.

Also, looking up from under the steering column you will see a smaller 3rd hole on the center console side of the trim ring. Using a rod type tool, you push up on the silver ball in this picture, and the lock comes right out!!

So, to sum it up, eliminating the door chime should be as simple as quickly removing the lock cylinder, popping off the switch assembly, or taping the contacts, carefully as to not break it, and slide the lock back in. This way, no damage or modification was necessary, and, it can be switched back in a matter of a minute.

Discuss please.

 

[Vic_Ferrari2002]

One question, Does this eliminate the chime for the headlights being left on? Its the only drawback i can possibly see to it.

 

[Turdle]

One question, Does this eliminate the chime for the headlights being left on? Its the only drawback i can possibly see to it.

I do not see how it would affect the headlight chime since the headlight chime works without a key. If I recall correctly, the key chime overrides the headlight chime. In other words, leaving the vehicle with the keys in the ignition and headlights on, results in a key chime until the keys are removed, then the headlight chime sounds.

 

[Vic_Ferrari2002]

Neither of those work in my Ex so i would not have known otherwise.

 

[koda2000]

if the lock is easy enough to put in/take out (seems to be) why not try it with a piece of tape and see what happens. don't see how it would hurt anything.

 

[frickea86]

Jon, oddly enough the blue/green piece of plastic that comes in contact with contacts on the lock cylinder actually broke off on mine. So I removed it and taped it up under the column about 6 years ago and have had no ill effects from it.

Head Light chim still works and if you have the key in accessory mode the chime will trigger when the door is opened even though I basically removed the wire. It must go off of a module in the car.

**Also, apologies if I got the color wrong, I am color blind. **

 

[Joe Dirt]

Agreed with Adam- I pull that blue connector off, tape it up. Headlight chime works, no annoying ding if the key is on and the door is open.