fun stuff: chime is on all the time

cashguzzler · 09-23-2005, 04:46 AM

Here's my problem: the chime is on all the time. Sometimes it's loud and sometimes it's soft, but it's always there. Whether I'm parked or driving, as long as the car is being used in some capacity, it's on.

To clarify: I'm talking about the chime that sounds when you leave your headlights on or open the driver's door while the keys are in the ignition.

I know this issue was discussed briefly before. But does anyone have an explanation for why this is happening and how I might fix it?

TIA,
Dave
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'92 S4 (emerald/black)
182,000 mi

4Driver4 · 09-23-2005, 05:03 AM

Audi Logic · 09-23-2005, 05:06 AM

I would love to figure out whats causing it aswell, but I don't think its the ignition switch since there are no other issue

cashguzzler · 09-23-2005, 05:18 AM

researching the ignition switch is definitely a weekend project, but the chime has got to stop today.

as a humorous side note: it appears that the chime speaker is the only speaker that's currently functioning in my car. gotta love the bose sound system.

thermo · 09-23-2005, 06:32 AM

4Driver4 · 09-23-2005, 07:18 AM

cashguzzler · 09-23-2005, 09:14 AM

and how to get at it?

TIA,
David

UrSoccer_mobile® · 09-23-2005, 09:52 AM

cashguzzler · 09-23-2005, 10:08 AM

cashguzzler · 09-23-2005, 10:56 AM

i'll save the troubleshooting for the weekend.

09-23-2005, 05:03 AM	#2
4Driver4 Tech Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 32,308	I'd start with the ignition switch. __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 2005 A6 Sedan Q 3.2 (wife's whip) 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 (daily driver) 2003 Mini Cooper S (Fun!) 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata SSB: track beotch 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL: the anti-earth 2004 Dodge Dakota: hey, at least it's stick and 4x4

09-23-2005, 05:06 AM	#3
Audi Logic AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,482	funny I just replaced the speaker in my chime and it was doing the same thing.. so I unplugged it I would love to figure out whats causing it aswell, but I don't think its the ignition switch since there are no other issue

09-23-2005, 05:18 AM	#4
cashguzzler New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 270	how do i access the speaker? i might just unplug it for now... researching the ignition switch is definitely a weekend project, but the chime has got to stop today. as a humorous side note: it appears that the chime speaker is the only speaker that's currently functioning in my car. gotta love the bose sound system. __________________ *********************************** Current ride: '92 S4 197,000 mi Emerald/Black Northern Euro Chip Bilstein HDs, Koni springs Samco hoses Former rides: 1993 Audi 90Q (cancer) 1999 Audi A4 1.8t (sold) 2001 Audi S4 (K03-boom!)

09-23-2005, 06:32 AM	#5
thermo Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,012	sounds like the switch that tells the car if the door is open is kaput __________________

09-23-2005, 07:18 AM	#6
4Driver4 Tech Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 32,308	Could be. And if so, be prepared for alarm weirdness. __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 2005 A6 Sedan Q 3.2 (wife's whip) 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 (daily driver) 2003 Mini Cooper S (Fun!) 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata SSB: track beotch 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL: the anti-earth 2004 Dodge Dakota: hey, at least it's stick and 4x4

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09-23-2005, 09:14 AM	#7
cashguzzler New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 270	can anyone tell me where the chime speaker is located... and how to get at it? TIA, David __________________ *********************************** Current ride: '92 S4 197,000 mi Emerald/Black Northern Euro Chip Bilstein HDs, Koni springs Samco hoses Former rides: 1993 Audi 90Q (cancer) 1999 Audi A4 1.8t (sold) 2001 Audi S4 (K03-boom!)

09-23-2005, 09:52 AM	#8
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09-23-2005, 10:08 AM	#9
cashguzzler New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 270	thanks __________________ *********************************** Current ride: '92 S4 197,000 mi Emerald/Black Northern Euro Chip Bilstein HDs, Koni springs Samco hoses Former rides: 1993 Audi 90Q (cancer) 1999 Audi A4 1.8t (sold) 2001 Audi S4 (K03-boom!)

09-23-2005, 10:56 AM	#10
cashguzzler New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 270	update: i disconnected the chime speaker, and now it's so peaceful... i'll save the troubleshooting for the weekend. __________________ *********************************** Current ride: '92 S4 197,000 mi Emerald/Black Northern Euro Chip Bilstein HDs, Koni springs Samco hoses Former rides: 1993 Audi 90Q (cancer) 1999 Audi A4 1.8t (sold) 2001 Audi S4 (K03-boom!)

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