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damned key buzzer
i have a 1982 SC that is is great shape. two days ago the key reminder buzzer went off with out cause! it will not stop until the key is turned to the off position.
is this caused by a defective ignition switch? or are there other Scenarios to consider? help! this noise is going to drive me crazy and i may be in the car behind you!! 
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11-19-2005, 03:08 PM
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Find the buzzer, pull it, inspect it, give it the float test....
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11-19-2005, 03:23 PM
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mmmm...the float test! i never thought of that. is that something like the "duck" test?
i know these things can fail, but what i don't know is it trying to tell me something, and if so this is what i want to fix. I'm not big on covering up a problem, i would rather find it and understand what caused it then fix it. its my therapy! ' |
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11-19-2005, 03:33 PM
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11-19-2005, 03:34 PM
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It's a annoyance....prolly has a short in the buzzer....
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11-19-2005, 03:34 PM
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where do they hide the buzzer?
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11-19-2005, 03:36 PM
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Follow yer ear.....%^B
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11-19-2005, 03:38 PM
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who's yer ear, and why should i follow him?
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11-19-2005, 03:40 PM
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Check the charging system just to make sure it isn't over charging. If thats okay....then chuck the buzzer.
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11-19-2005, 03:51 PM
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did you get a recall notice on your ball joints on your tacoma? call your dealer. thanks ill check voltage and see where we are.
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11-19-2005, 03:54 PM
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 The only recall I have gotten on it was for the filler neck. (some kind of rubber sleeve to prevent rubbing on the cab) I love that truck!
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11-19-2005, 04:10 PM
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The buzzer is a relay which lives behind the speedo. You can reach it from the front trunk area. There are a few relays there so have some wrench show you which one it is...and yank it. I took mine out a year or so ago...never been happier.
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11-19-2005, 05:14 PM
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yup, the relay was toast! thanks for all the good information
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11-20-2005, 09:24 AM
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So....did it float?
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11-20-2005, 09:26 AM
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can't say, but the thing stunk up the place. ill throw it in my pool today and test your theory! thanks for the help.
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11-20-2005, 09:30 AM
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Hey Mikez, the thing sunk like a rock!
i have today instructed all my techs to float test all electricals before they replace them.
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11-21-2005, 03:43 PM
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Da cab
Max
Little Red
