Door Chime Death
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From: TX
Originally Posted by bterry
This is the best way. I takes the same amount of time, and doesn't hack up the wiring. Besides it's VERY easy, and not permanent.
Here's some more details:
-Take the lock cylinder out by inserting key > turn to on > insert slim tool (I used my test probe) in the hole under the cylinder. Pull out the cylinder.
-Put electrical tape between the contacts on the "key in" switch. It's on the side, easily found by taking key in and out. You'll see the contacts.
-Push the lock cylinder back in.
Done.
Thanks for the great tip Autobahn F-250 Lariat.
Here's some more details:
-Take the lock cylinder out by inserting key > turn to on > insert slim tool (I used my test probe) in the hole under the cylinder. Pull out the cylinder.
-Put electrical tape between the contacts on the "key in" switch. It's on the side, easily found by taking key in and out. You'll see the contacts.
-Push the lock cylinder back in.
Done.
Thanks for the great tip Autobahn F-250 Lariat.
Thanks.
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gregmck, you shouldn't be seeing any wires. I'm confused about that statement, but you do not take any plastic covers off, if thats what you did. Any way, there are five holes holding the plasitic cover on that's located under the steering column. Poke around the only non-symetrical one. It's right under the ignition lock. With the key on, you should be able to pull the whole black thing straight out (the thing that the key goes into). I guess the trick is: key on, poke the correct hole, pull straight out. I'm not sure if it's a "lock ball" or not. If you still have trouble, I'll take a photo.
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From: TX
Originally Posted by bterry
gregmck, you shouldn't be seeing any wires. I'm confused about that statement, but you do not take any plastic covers off, if thats what you did. Any way, there are five holes holding the plasitic cover on that's located under the steering column. Poke around the only non-symetrical one. It's right under the ignition lock. With the key on, you should be able to pull the whole black thing straight out (the thing that the key goes into). I guess the trick is: key on, poke the correct hole, pull straight out. I'm not sure if it's a "lock ball" or not. If you still have trouble, I'll take a photo.
I tried again and there is no ball lock, I was just seeing things w/ my poor middle age eyes. Yes there were wires visible. If you poke around there are some in the area, in my case they just happened to be in alignment with the access hole. I got the cylinder out, put on a small square of electrical tape and wow, no chimes.
Makes a good truck even better! When I'm messing around hooking up a trailer the ding ding ding just drove me nuts. Thanks again to all who contributed.
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Originally Posted by gregmck
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Originally Posted by rhino_160
sorry guys but i am lost on this buzzer silencer trick with the tape..i have a 1999 F-150 sport and don't quite understand what to look for..thanks
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From: Guilford Vt
Originally Posted by Moonblink
The wire on my '05 Superduty was black with pink stripe. I just pulled apart the grey connector, pulled out the middle strip between all the connectors and removed the whole pin which holds the black/pink wire into the harness. Make for easier re-install than splicing the wires back - just in case a future owner likes that noise.
Thanks.
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Stephen
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I hope I did not screw something up, but here is what I did on my 06.
I removed the cylinder, on top of it was a contact plate, below the main conctact plate is a small contact actuated by an orange piece of plastic that moves when the key is moved.
I just popped off the upper contact. I saved it and it looks easy to put back in if you guys tell me I did something terrible. The truck started right up but I have not driven it yet.
Oh, The Chime is no more.
I removed the cylinder, on top of it was a contact plate, below the main conctact plate is a small contact actuated by an orange piece of plastic that moves when the key is moved.
I just popped off the upper contact. I saved it and it looks easy to put back in if you guys tell me I did something terrible. The truck started right up but I have not driven it yet.
Oh, The Chime is no more.
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I also disconnected mine on my 2002 F350.. I preferred the method of finding the plug and de-pinning the wire from the plug, then put a piece of shrink tube on the contact and cooked it. If I ever need to hook it back up, I remove the shrink tube, put the pin back into the plug, and all is good.. I'm glad I dont have to listen to that piece of junk anymore, as it would beep even if the key wasnt in the ignition, unless I jiggled the lock cylinder.. damn that thing..
Thanks again to whoever started this thread..
Thanks again to whoever started this thread..
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