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D3Docker
7th October 2008, 01:08 AM
Just wondering if anyone has lost there warning chimes and indicator tick before. Everything works ok but the sound has gone. I dont have any idea what would cause it. I have been informed that it is electronically generated from the instument pack by the guys on disco3.com. If anyone has come across it do they know what may cause it or the cost to repair. Warranty ended 7 weeks ago so may have to come out of my own pocket.

Cheers

WhiteD3
7th October 2008, 05:26 AM
I'd love to turn ff that bloody chime! But seriously, I've no ideas to help you. You could reboot, might help.

D3Docker
7th October 2008, 11:47 AM
Its an eerie silence in the disco:). Looks like it may require replacement of the instrument cluster. Just have to try and get to the dealer at some stage.

Neil P
7th October 2008, 07:00 PM
Have you considered the old " disconnect the battery" and see if
it resets again. ?

D3Docker
8th October 2008, 04:20 PM
Yeah, have tried that and didnt work.

Neil P
8th October 2008, 08:21 PM
Looks like a trip to the Dealer for a software check :(
The sound is computer generated as 10FC said on Disco3.
You won't escape with less than $150 for that visit.

D3Docker
8th October 2008, 09:09 PM
Thought that may be the case. Now the manufacturers waranty has run out it looks like its time to test out the extended warranty I purchased with the car and see if it was worth it.

300+
9th October 2008, 09:35 PM
I'd love to turn ff that bloody chime! But seriously, I've no ideas to help you. You could reboot, might help.

Do you mean the seatbelt chime? There is a procedure on d3.co.uk. You turn on the ignition and hold down the seatbelt release button. Then insert and remove the seatbelt 20-30 times as quickly as you can. Believe it or not it works.

Now how do I remove the "slow down or vehicle will lower" chime?

Steve

Neil P
16th October 2008, 09:33 AM
Thought that may be the case. Now the manufacturers waranty has run out it looks like its time to test out the extended warranty I purchased with the car and see if it was worth it.

Have you had this fixed yet ?

D3Docker
16th October 2008, 11:42 AM
No not yet. Cant get to the dealer until next Friday. Will let you know the outcome once the dealer has had a look at it.

D3Docker
29th October 2008, 03:21 AM
Have finally been to the dealer and I need to have the instrument pack replaced. Glad I bought the extended warranty.

Tombie
29th October 2008, 04:44 AM
Have you considered the old " disconnect the battery" and see if
it resets again. ?

Myth in modern vehicles..

Modern vehicles are Non Volatile memory.... The only thing that can discharge is a capacitor over time and should have no bearing on the D3's systems.

Tombie
29th October 2008, 04:45 AM
Now how do I remove the "slow down or vehicle will lower" chime?

Steve

Err, Umm... Slow down :cool:

No idea, but I'm sure someone will crack the system eventually...

Lionel
29th October 2008, 07:19 AM
I have been informed that it is electronically generated from the instument pack by the guys on disco3.com.

Get on to the guys from disco3.com and make them start generating the chimes again! :p

Sorry! Couldn't resist!;)

Cheers,

Lionel

300+
30th October 2008, 12:37 PM
Err, Umm... Slow down :cool:


I didn't buy a V8 to slow down!

Steve

fatnold
25th February 2009, 08:11 PM
Do you mean the seatbelt chime? There is a procedure on d3.co.uk. You turn on the ignition and hold down the seatbelt release button. Then insert and remove the seatbelt 20-30 times as quickly as you can. Believe it or not it works.

Now how do I remove the "slow down or vehicle will lower" chime?

Steve

How about the 'key in ignition' chime? It's gonna crack me.....:mad:

Neil P
26th February 2009, 03:23 PM
How about the 'key in ignition' chime? It's gonna crack me.....:mad:

That's to remind those who would leave the key in and
risk having the vehicle taken.
Many US cars have had this since the early nineties.

Just close the door before inserting the key ...... I like it :cool:

Tombie
27th February 2009, 12:40 AM
How about the 'key in ignition' chime? It's gonna crack me.....:mad:

Next service, ask dealer to disable it... Its in the settings!

Neil P
27th February 2009, 09:03 AM
Tombie,
Have you had this setting disabled ?

Jamo
27th February 2009, 09:28 AM
Next service, ask dealer to disable it... Its in the settings!

Maybe it is, but they won't!

CaverD3
27th February 2009, 01:18 PM
I know of no-one who has it disabled.:(

Tombie
28th February 2009, 03:36 AM
Tombie,
Have you had this setting disabled ?

No. But know it can be done.

I prefer the nag sounds. Even went as far as to enable them in the D2..

fatnold
8th March 2009, 08:04 PM
Next service, ask dealer to disable it... Its in the settings!
i did......2 years or more ago......they said they could initially and then said they couldn't when I went to pick it up. (they did wire in my ipod cable to the aux for me and add a few extra helpfull mods at the time).........I tells ya.....that beep........... it's gonna crack me.