Annoying Beeping in 2000 Expedition - Like seat belt alarm
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Annoying Beeping in 2000 Expedition - Like seat belt alarm
I am struggling to debug a beeping in our newly acquired 2000 Expedition XLT and the symptom seems like the beeping for a seat belt that is not buckled but it does it regardless that all the buckles are attached.
I really need to time it but I will guess it does it for about 5-minutes before it gives up. Now, the LED light in the dash is off indicating that at least the light knows that the buckles are attached as if that were not the case the red LED stays on but the beeping is the same regardless.
I have also considered a surgical process to kill the beeper but I could use some advise on what to look at to resolve this first. I that fails, then I welcome advise on how to kill the seat belt sensor OR where to find the beeper or wires to it to stop the annoying beep
Sorry to be vague, I can record it and time it if that would help and post the audio and times. My 1997 didn't have this beep so it is hard for me to confirm if it is the seatbelt reminder but that is my assumption at this point.
EDIT: I will try this when I get a chance:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...lt-buzzer.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-reminder.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...elt-alarm.html
We wear our seatbelt, this damn thing goes off regardless and it is driving me nuts.
I really need to time it but I will guess it does it for about 5-minutes before it gives up. Now, the LED light in the dash is off indicating that at least the light knows that the buckles are attached as if that were not the case the red LED stays on but the beeping is the same regardless.
I have also considered a surgical process to kill the beeper but I could use some advise on what to look at to resolve this first. I that fails, then I welcome advise on how to kill the seat belt sensor OR where to find the beeper or wires to it to stop the annoying beep
Sorry to be vague, I can record it and time it if that would help and post the audio and times. My 1997 didn't have this beep so it is hard for me to confirm if it is the seatbelt reminder but that is my assumption at this point.
EDIT: I will try this when I get a chance:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...lt-buzzer.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-reminder.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...elt-alarm.html
We wear our seatbelt, this damn thing goes off regardless and it is driving me nuts.
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Ford airbag systems will emit a beeping noise if the airbag light on the dash is burnt out. When you first turn your key on, check to see if the airbag light is lighting up. If not, replace it and the beeping will go away.
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I checked and the Airbag light does light up and goes out when I start the truck.
I am still working on this
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...elt-alarm.html
Didn't work on the 2000
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-reminder.html
Didn't work either
Now, in the process of me trying these and various foolish combinations, I did figure out that there is no LED indication in the instrument pannel to tell me that I have the emergency brake engaged.
I wonder if the beeping could be a warning about that led/bulb being out?
I need to investigate more as I don't mind the seatbelt reminder but I have to stop that beeping!
I am still working on this
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...elt-alarm.html
Didn't work on the 2000
1. turn the key to the "on" position. do not start your car.
2. wait approx. 1 minute for the "fasten seatbelt" signal to turn off on the dash.
3. while sitting in the seat, buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 9 times. the "fasten seatbelt" signal should start flashing.
4. while the "fasten seatbelt" signal is flashing, buckle and unbuckle 1 time.
2. wait approx. 1 minute for the "fasten seatbelt" signal to turn off on the dash.
3. while sitting in the seat, buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 9 times. the "fasten seatbelt" signal should start flashing.
4. while the "fasten seatbelt" signal is flashing, buckle and unbuckle 1 time.
Didn't work either
Set parking brake.
Close all doors.
Turn key to ACCS. DO NOT START.
Wait for seatbelt light to go out. (Takes a minute or so.)
When it goes out buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 3 times.
End with the seatbelt unbuckled.
Turn on headlamps and then turn off.
Do the seatbelt 3 more times.
When light blinks, do the seatbelt ONE more time.
The light should flash real fast for 4 seconds if you did it right.
Close all doors.
Turn key to ACCS. DO NOT START.
Wait for seatbelt light to go out. (Takes a minute or so.)
When it goes out buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 3 times.
End with the seatbelt unbuckled.
Turn on headlamps and then turn off.
Do the seatbelt 3 more times.
When light blinks, do the seatbelt ONE more time.
The light should flash real fast for 4 seconds if you did it right.
I wonder if the beeping could be a warning about that led/bulb being out?
I need to investigate more as I don't mind the seatbelt reminder but I have to stop that beeping!
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You have two potential sources of beeping:
Gem module behind fuse panel or the RCM module behind the center console.
Where's it coming from?
BRAKE light inop won't trigger GEM's beeper.
RCM beeps a 5 x 5 pattern for inop SRS lamp.
Might be as simple as the key-in-ignition sensor, a bad seat belt latch switch (unplug the connector at the base of the latch to test, or a sticky door or window latch switch.
Steve
Gem module behind fuse panel or the RCM module behind the center console.
Where's it coming from?
BRAKE light inop won't trigger GEM's beeper.
RCM beeps a 5 x 5 pattern for inop SRS lamp.
Might be as simple as the key-in-ignition sensor, a bad seat belt latch switch (unplug the connector at the base of the latch to test, or a sticky door or window latch switch.
Steve
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Thanks, I will try these and see if I can figure it out.
I also purchased the 2-volume Ford Service Manual for the 2000 Expedition as well as the 2000 Wiring Manual as I try to fix what I can and at about $70 for these it is cheaper than an hour labor at the shop!
Should have the manuals in a week or so (media mail shipping
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I still need to time it and post more details on what the patern is, just been stuck at work all hours of the day this week.
I also purchased the 2-volume Ford Service Manual for the 2000 Expedition as well as the 2000 Wiring Manual as I try to fix what I can and at about $70 for these it is cheaper than an hour labor at the shop!
Should have the manuals in a week or so (media mail shipping
)I still need to time it and post more details on what the patern is, just been stuck at work all hours of the day this week.
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