Door Chime
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There is a little tab on the ignition tumbler assembly. When the key is in the ignition it bends this tab, pressing it up against a contact to indicate the key is in the ignition.
You can probably remove the tumbler, and bend the part around so they never touch.. this should take care of the chime.. BUT I don't know what it's going to do as far as the PATS and all that.
Good luck.
You can probably remove the tumbler, and bend the part around so they never touch.. this should take care of the chime.. BUT I don't know what it's going to do as far as the PATS and all that.
Good luck.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Should be much the same for your 2003:
Under the dash at the firewall is a large plug with a lot of wires under it. Look for a red/pink wire. With the door open ***** this wire and check for power. Should be basically 0 volts.
Put the key in the ignition and test it again. Should be 12V. If so, cut wire and tape off.
This will remove the chime when the door is open and key is in the ignition, but keep the chime functional other times, for example if you leave the headlights on.
Under the dash at the firewall is a large plug with a lot of wires under it. Look for a red/pink wire. With the door open ***** this wire and check for power. Should be basically 0 volts.
Put the key in the ignition and test it again. Should be 12V. If so, cut wire and tape off.
This will remove the chime when the door is open and key is in the ignition, but keep the chime functional other times, for example if you leave the headlights on.
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