Open door alarm chime

[G.Johnno Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close G.Johnno]

It seems that almost every time I open the driver's side door the bloody 'open door' chime goes off.

I cannot have the door open and listen to the radio or CD player.

I cannot understand why the hell an open door chime is actually required.

There is a indicator on the dash and really, if you don't know or can't tell that your car door is open then, in my view, you shouldn't be driving.

Yeh, yeh I know, manufactures make these things for the dumbest of the no brainers.

I can get Toyota to turn it off and have tried, only to find that if it is disabled, given that I live in the country and always drive with my headlights on, they will not automatically turn off and remain on with a potential flat battery result.

If anyone knows what makes this chime, what it looks like and where it is located, I would love to be able to jam a knife into its mouth and shut it up, I find it that annoying.

However I will restrain my self as the ECU would probably have a heart attack.

A large amount of sound deadening material I reckon could be the answer.

I don't want to hear it ............. ever!

If anyone in Prado land knows of a solution and can help to preserve my sanity please do so.

[cafiem Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close cafiem]

double post, sorry

[cafiem Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close cafiem]

Mate, There is a fix on here that involves taking the dash out and winding a self tapper into the back of the chime. Not only does it shut it up but it gives you a great deal of satisfaction thinking that you are somehow inflicting pain on it. I followed the instructions and have been buzzer free since 2012.
The screw method is the way to go.

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ighlight=chime

[Jenaben79 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jenaben79]

I got Toyota to turn off the set belt chime, not sure if they can do the door chime????

[Tar Trek Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tar Trek]

Hi there,

I fitted a switch to my Prado.

See link below

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...er-s-Door-Open

Tar Trek

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

The really annoying part is that Toyota reckon its a safety feature. That makes no sense as you can open the door with the engine running and get no chime, but if its just on accessory you get the chime.

Whoever came up with the idea deserves a bloody pineapple doused in petrol inserted using a rocket launcher.

[G.Johnno Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close G.Johnno]

open door alarm

Oh yeh!

I fully agree with your sentiment. Love it!

The pleasure would be mine to inflict some pain, however to pull the dash out to do so, I reckon, would inflict a lot of pain onto myself.

To remove the dash and put it back would be a real mission, one I think I will give it a miss.

Thanks for the tip tho.

Johnno

[150D4DNikki Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 150D4DNikki]

I just have the window open instead...

[diesel69 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close diesel69]

I find that opening a second door stops the chime,

[Chriso57 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chriso57]

The really annoying part is that Toyota reckon its a safety feature. That makes no sense as you can open the door with the engine running and get no chime, but if its just on accessory you get the chime.

Whoever came up with the idea deserves a bloody pineapple doused in petrol inserted using a rocket launcher.

Ha Ha couldnt agree more mate! Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Chriso.

[yachty Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close yachty]

oh my god, I totally agree, I have always said that when I buy a new car I will make it a part of the deal that every stupid beep gets turned off. alas I didnt and now have to deal with it.