Key chime driving you nuts?...unplug it!!!!

[FormulaPro]

I saw a post on unsoldering the chime for the door open with the key in the ignition and others brought up good points, like the chime having other functions. (Headlights on!)

I figured this out when I was doing my Polk Audio component speaker install.

Pull up on the drivers side door control panel, (it pops right out) and hang it by the connectors....

http://www.countrylakeresort.com/images/new/Drv_Door_ctrls.jpg

Now, disconnect the left connection and hold it so the connection end it facing you with the clip down.

http://www.countrylakeresort.com/images/new/connectors.jpg

http://www.countrylakeresort.com/images/new/connection_point.jpg

Remove the blue connection lock that secures the wire on the side with the connection clip.

I used a punch awl in the connection end of the connector and pressed the plastic clip up and the slid the metal connection right out of the connector.

Now the door can be open with the keys in the ignition without the annoying charm. AND you can plug it right back in whenever you want!

Every other chime function still works too!


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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[This message has been edited by FormulaPro (edited 01-04-2002).]

[Arnie]

Kewl! My next project...... http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/smile.gif

[hoot]

mdrag,

You've been had http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/wink.gif

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Mike (dmax) DP Member #2429
2001 2500HD GMC Duramax/Allison Summit White CC/SB Loaded
Amsoil Air Filter
PS2K Propane, 22 Gal. LP Tank PIC (http://onramp.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/propane/bigtank1.jpg)
Straight Piped PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/exhaust/jvn03.jpg)
Allison Deep Pan, Transynd Syn ATF PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allison/allis10.jpg)
SPA DG-111 Boost/EGT, Nordskog Digital Fuel Level PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allison/allis11.jpg)
VentShades, Husky Mudflaps, 255/85-R16 Dunlop Radial Rover RV's
Headlight Booster Kit from Kennedy Diesel (http://www.kennedydiesel.com)
TRUCK PICTURES CLICK HERE (http://onramp.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc)
1994 K1500 Blazer 350 Loaded, Flowmaster duals

[DJ Max]

Nice way to end my day...hop on the Forum and learn another good thing about these awesome trucks !! Thanks FormulaPro !! http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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2001 2500hd LT cc D/A pewter, K&N air, Amsoil, Line-x, Curt gooseneck, Access cover
Trying to decide on tires-285/75 or 255/85

[sooty]

FormulaPro, That is so cool. Now I am going to do this one, but I could not convince myself to remove the chime . So, when you remove this wire and you leave the keys in or the lights on the chim will work, right? I guess I will find out soon. Thanks for that excellant post. Jim

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2001 SILVERADO /2500HD EXT CAB /LWB/ DURAMAX / ALLISON / 4X4 / LT / HUSKY MUD FLAPS /
FIRESTONE AIR BAGS/

[sooty]

FormulaPro, Of course the chime won't work with the keys in, that's the whole purpose of removing the wire. Jim

[FormulaPro]

Only the Key chime will be disable. If you leave the lights on, the chime will still sound. It will also still sound if you use the dome override.

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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[hoot]

FormulaPro,

Great one! One more question. Does it effect the power on feature? You know, when you remove the keys, the radio keeps working till you open the door?

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Mike (dmax) DP Member #2429
2001 2500HD GMC Duramax/Allison Summit White CC/SB Loaded
Amsoil Air Filter
PS2K Propane, 22 Gal. LP Tank PIC (http://onramp.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/propane/bigtank1.jpg)
Straight Piped PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/exhaust/jvn03.jpg)
Allison Deep Pan, Transynd Syn ATF PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allison/allis10.jpg)
SPA DG-111 Boost/EGT, Nordskog Digital Fuel Level PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allison/allis11.jpg)
VentShades, Husky Mudflaps, 255/85-R16 Dunlop Radial Rover RV's
Headlight Booster Kit from Kennedy Diesel (http://www.kennedydiesel.com)
TRUCK PICTURES CLICK HERE (http://onramp.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc)
1994 K1500 Blazer 350 Loaded, Flowmaster duals

[IndigoDually]

Two things: is that the wire the one that tells the truck that the driver's door is open, so does the interior dome light still come on and if it is then I think that the radio and windows will work until that function times out in 20 minutes. Maybe?

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'02 GMC 3500 Crew/longbed 4x4 (Wife's daily driver)
Indigo blue/Graphite leather/all the toys(you only go around once!)
G/N,Rhino,Western 8 1/2 UltraMount
Kennedy Headlight Upgrade


My work truck:
'95 3500HD 15,000GVW
6.5 T/D 5 speed
chipped and exhaust mods
(with help of Kennedy)
10 1/2' Alum dumping flatbed
GN hitch

'94 K2500 EXT.Cab 6.5/Auto G/N hitch Farm Truck 20,000 mi.

Pictures
www.picturetrail.com/indigodually (http://www.picturetrail.com/indigodually)

[FormulaPro]

Don't know on either ??... I'll go check.


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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[FormulaPro]

Here's the stitch...

If the radio is on and you pull the keys, the radio will stay on, even if you open the door. But, it will turn off after 20 mins. The dome light still lights up with door open.


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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[hoot]

Well that's good then. That's what it does anyway right?

Oh no, on edit,
It normally turns off when you open the door.

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Mike (dmax) DP Member #2429
2001 2500HD GMC Duramax/Allison Summit White CC/SB Loaded
Amsoil Air Filter
PS2K Propane, 22 Gal. LP Tank PIC (http://onramp.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/propane/bigtank1.jpg)
Straight Piped PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/exhaust/jvn03.jpg)
Allison Deep Pan, Transynd Syn ATF PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allison/allis10.jpg)
SPA DG-111 Boost/EGT, Nordskog Digital Fuel Level PIC (http://uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allison/allis11.jpg)
VentShades, Husky Mudflaps, 255/85-R16 Dunlop Radial Rover RV's
Headlight Booster Kit from Kennedy Diesel (http://www.kennedydiesel.com)
TRUCK PICTURES CLICK HERE (http://onramp.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc)
1994 K1500 Blazer 350 Loaded, Flowmaster duals

[This message has been edited by hoot (edited 01-05-2002).]

[cogburne]

Just tried this on mine and the dome light DOES NOT come on when you open the door...

Hope I got the correct terminal.

FormulaPro, does the correct terminal have two black wires in it?

[This message has been edited by cogburne (edited 01-05-2002).]

[This message has been edited by cogburne (edited 01-05-2002).]

[FormulaPro]

Uggh! I was pulling the keys which does turn on the dome light. So...no, the dome light does NOT light up when you open the door. Might have to rethink this.

Cog...you do have the right terminal...two black wires. I wonder if it is only one of those wires that powers the chimes?

mdrag...if you are reading this, can you check the Helms and see if one of the black wires at that terminal location is for door chime?

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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[cogburne]

I wondered the same thing, maybe only one wire needs to be removed.

FormulaPro, you first...Cut one and if it doesn't work let us know!

Haha...

[mdrag]

FormulaPro,

I'll check the Helm's manual, but I can't do it until tomorrow.

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mdrag
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'01 3500 "BIG DOOLEY" DMAX/ALLISON PICTURES (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=mdrag)<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>2001 3500 LT Crew Cab/LB7 DMAX 6600/M74 Allison 1000 Series/4x4 G80/Light Pewter/Tan Leather
<LI>12 Disc CD Changer/Escalade Steering Wheel Audio Controls/Pioneer TS-C1653 Component Speakers
<LI>Kennedy Diesel Headlight Harness with 4 Lamp Mode/Dual Alts with PowerMaster 200A
<LI>TransferFlow 56 gal tank w/Fast Fill fillneck/ROSTRA Obstacle Sensing System
<LI>Roll-N-Lock Retractable Bed Cover with Carbon Fiber Pattern/TracRac Sliding Rack System
<LI>Clifford AvantGaurd4 Alarm with Remote Start/SmartWindows4/Computer Interface for MS Windows/Turbo Timer Option
<LI>SPA DG-111 Digital Boost & EGT Gauge/PIAA Airdam/PIAA 80 Pro XT Driving & 959 Fog Lights
<LI>DTA Corp Running Boards & Mudflaps/Line-X/Invinca-Shield/Center Console Mods
<LI>Lucerix X-Mount Mirrors/Tekonsha Prodigy/Goodrich Velvet-Ride Shackles
<LI>Future Mods Include: Alcoas, Performance Module.... etc.
[/list]

[FormulaPro]

Thanks mdrag...btw, your info on the remote power for the external amp from the stock head unit was dead on balls! My system sounds great now with Polk Audio seperates and a 2 channel 130 Watt Audioson amp! Good clean tunes! Thanks again!


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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[mdrag]

FormulaPro,

Glad to "hear" it worked out for you. http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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mdrag
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'01 3500 "BIG DOOLEY" DMAX/ALLISON PICTURES (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=mdrag)<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>2001 3500 LT Crew Cab/LB7 DMAX 6600/M74 Allison 1000 Series/4x4 G80/Light Pewter/Tan Leather<LI>12 Disc CD Changer/Escalade Steering Wheel Audio Controls/Pioneer TS-C1653 Component Speakers <LI>Kennedy Diesel Headlight Harness with 4 Lamp Mode/Dual Alts with PowerMaster 200A<LI>TransferFlow 56 gal tank w/Fast Fill fillneck/ROSTRA Obstacle Sensing System<LI>Roll-N-Lock Retractable Bed Cover with Carbon Fiber Pattern/TracRac Sliding Rack System<LI>Clifford AvantGaurd4 Alarm with Remote Start/SmartWindows4/Computer Interface for MS Windows/Turbo Timer Option<LI>SPA DG-111 Digital Boost & EGT Gauge/PIAA Airdam/PIAA 80 Pro XT Driving & 959 Fog Lights<LI>DTA Corp Running Boards & Mudflaps/Line-X/Invinca-Shield/Center Console Mods<LI>Lucerix X-Mount Mirrors/Tekonsha Prodigy/Goodrich Velvet-Ride Shackles<LI>Future Mods Include: Alcoas, Performance Module.... etc.
[/list]

[This message has been edited by mdrag (edited 01-05-2002).]

[mdrag]

FormulaPro,

Checked out the Helm's manual to see what I could find out for you. The connector you are holding should be the WINDOW/DOOR LOCK SWITCH DRIVER connector C1, 12 way BLACK connector (4 door). There is another description of C1 listed as EXCEPT 4 DOOR. The manual does not explain whether the extended cab is considered a 2 or 4 door.

There is a C2 connector described for the 4 door, GREY 12 position connector that is not listed for the 2 DOOR - so since there are two connectors in you picture for the window switches, the extended cab probably uses the 4 DOOR configuration.

Looking at your picture of the connector C1 (12 way BLACK),

www.countrylakeresort.com/images/new/connection_point.jpg (http://www.countrylakeresort.com/images/new/connection_point.jpg)

http://www.countrylakeresort.com/images/new/connection_point.jpg

TERMINAL A is BOTTOM ROW far LEFT, TERMINAL F BOTTOM ROW far RIGHT, TERMINAL G TOP ROW far LEFT, and TERMINAL M TOP ROW far RIGHT :

A = ORANGE CIRCUIT 2140 BATTERY + VOLTAGE
B = ORANGE CIRCUIT 2140 BATTERY + VOLTAGE
C = LT BLUE CIRCUIT 195 DOOR LOCK CONTROL
D = LT GREEN CIRCUIT 170 PWR WINDOW MASTER SW RT REAR UP SIGNAL
E = PURPLE CIRCUIT 171 PWR WINDOW MASTER SW RT REAR DW SIGNAL
F = BLACK CIRCUIT 1850 GROUND
G = BROWN CIRCUIT 2409 INT PARK LAMPS SUPPLY VOLTAGE
H = BROWN CIRCUIT 2409 INT PARK LAMPS SUPPLY VOLTAGE
J = WHITE CIRCUIT 194 DOOR UNLOCK CONTROL
K = DK GREEN CIRCUIT 168 PWR WINDOW MASTER SW LT REAR UP SIGNAL
L = PURPLE CIRCUIT 169 PWR WINDOW MASTER SW LT REAR DW SIGNAL
M = BLACK CIRCUIT 1850 GROUND

In your pic, the terminal you are referring to is F -&gt; a GROUND wire.

The GREY 12 position C2 connector has terminal descriptions for power window motor, power window signals, power window lock, and grounds. TERMINAL F (holding the connector the same way) is for RAP [X] FUSE SUPPLY VOLTAGE DARK GREEN CIRCUIT 1001. RAP = retained accessory power.

I did not see anything in the terminal descriptions for those switches that looked useful to disable the chime - the ground wire you found likely is part of the chime circuit. http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/frown.gif




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mdrag
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'01 3500 "BIG DOOLEY" DMAX/ALLISON PICTURES (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=mdrag)<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>2001 3500 LT Crew Cab/LB7 DMAX 6600/M74 Allison 1000 Series/4x4 G80/Light Pewter/Tan Leather
<LI>12 Disc CD Changer/Escalade Steering Wheel Audio Controls/Pioneer TS-C1653 Component Speakers
<LI>Kennedy Diesel Headlight Harness with 4 Lamp Mode/Dual Alts with PowerMaster 200A
<LI>TransferFlow 56 gal tank w/Fast Fill fillneck/ROSTRA Obstacle Sensing System
<LI>Roll-N-Lock Retractable Bed Cover with Carbon Fiber Pattern/TracRac Sliding Rack System
<LI>Clifford AvantGaurd4 Alarm with Remote Start/SmartWindows4/Computer Interface for MS Windows/Turbo Timer Option
<LI>SPA DG-111 Digital Boost & EGT Gauge/PIAA Airdam/PIAA 80 Pro XT Driving & 959 Fog Lights
<LI>DTA Corp Running Boards & Mudflaps/Line-X/Invinca-Shield/Center Console Mods
<LI>Lucerix X-Mount Mirrors/Tekonsha Prodigy/Goodrich Velvet-Ride Shackles
<LI>Future Mods Include: Alcoas, Performance Module.... etc.
[/list]

[FormulaPro]

Thanks for doing the research mdrag, I think I will end up plugging mine back in...dome light when the door opens is a bigger benefit than the chime is cost!



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2001 2500HD LT 4x4 SWB Ext Cab D/A Onyx/Graphite CoverMaster Cap, Cord lighted Boards!
2000 HD Softail 1550 Kit, SE Heads, SE 258 Cams, HSR42 Carb, 103Hp/105lbFt @ RW!
2002 Polaris XC800SP 1.25 Track, Edge Suspension, Clicker Shock, Sonic Blue X Graphics!

[Heavy Duty Neil]

Guys, there is another way to get rid of the "open door" chime.

READ HERE TO LEARN HOW (http://forums.pickuptruck.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=11&t=003852)

I did this on my '01 1500HD. The two drawbacks are it will allow the driver-side door to lock with the key in the ignition, and I have found that when you turn the truck off the interior lights don't turn on when you pull the key out of the ignition. The lights WILL turn on when you open the door though, so no big deal. http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/smile.gif Everything else works like normal. Radio turns off when you open the door, windows & radio work for 20 minutes after turning truck off, battery run-down protection still works (I accidentally left the dome light on overnight), headlight chime, etc., etc.


A permanent solution to get rid of the chime alltogether can be done like this (did it to my '99 Silverado):
Remove the dash panel that is below the steering wheel and you will see a black box with three colored wire loom connectors plugged into it. The noise maker is inside of that box. Unplug the connectors and remove the box. Open the box up and you will see a round, silver, Quarter-sized thing on the circuit board, that is the speaker. It is soldered in and can't be unplugged. I got a butter knife and wedged it underneath and gently pried up and broke it off. No more ding ding ding ding. Ever. http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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<A HREF="http://www.picturetrail.com/neil99z71" TARGET=_blank>2001 Chevy 1500HD
2wd, 6.0, 3.73</A>

[This message has been edited by Heavy Duty Neil (edited 01-10-2002).]

[Heavy Duty Neil]

Up!^^^

[MudNurI]

sooty, and formulapro--

WHY do you even turn your headlights on??? This completely baffles me, we have had the truck since 10-30-02 NEVER turned them on-- our 99 Z-71 we got 02-17-99 and NEVER turned those on- ?? what am I missing here? with the 99 w/ fog lights, the fogs were on for daylight, then at dusk the headlights and tail lights came on- with the 01, the headlights are on at daylight, and the tail lights pop on at dusk,,, I never have touched the button not even ONCE??
someone shed some light on this please?
Brandy

[This message has been edited by MudNurI (edited 01-11-2002).]

[sooty]

MudNurI, I turn my lights on quite often when it is too light for the PE cell to activate the auto on circuit. Example: When we have a heavy downpour and the traffic is heavy and moving at 50 to 60 mph ,the road wash is such that you have very limited visibility, that's when I want my head lights and tail lights on, not just those half lite driving lights. Anyway it is possible to have your headlight switch on and forget it. That's when the chime is good to have. I just put a piece of black tape over mine to lower its db level. Brandy do you need anymore light shedding? lol Jim

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2001 SILVERADO /2500HD EXT CAB /LWB/ DURAMAX / ALLISON / 4X4 / LT / HUSKY MUD FLAPS /
FIRESTONE AIR BAGS/

[MudNurI]

sooty
I think I see the light....

--Brandy

[Drive a mile, walk the rest]

I never have a problem leaving my headlights on. I don't need a chime to tell me to turn off the lights. My truck has "indicator lights" on all sides of the truck.... tail lights, marker lights, headlights. When I get out of the truck and all the "indicator lights" are lit up, then I know that I have to turn the light switch off!

[Lawnboy]

Wow, the good old days of picture posting.

[conradv]

So does anyone know how to disable it on a 2003?

I too would like to have my door open and the radio on...

And there are two volume settings for the 2003 chime: Loud and Very Loud.