Disabling reverse beep/seatbelt beep on an 06'

Paradox · 01-06-2006, 05:00 PM

I read somewhere on PC how to disable the annoying reverse beep and seatbelt beep but I guess it was for the 04/05 model. I tried the procedure on my 06' and didn't have any success. I may have very well done it wrong so if it is the same procedure please describe in detail what has to be done and if there is a new procedure for the 06' anyone have a good tech who told them how to do it yet? And if so please share it with us!

Also, on a side note, anyone know if coastaletechs's EV mod works on an 06' yet?

Kestrel · 01-06-2006, 05:12 PM

I was able to disable the reverse beep on my '06 using the instructions here:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...&hl=easter+egg

It worked fine the first time I tried it. I haven't tried it on the seatbelts yet. Did one or both of them fail for you?

priusblue · 01-06-2006, 05:14 PM

I disabled the reverse beep on my '06 the day I got it. The procedure I got from http://john1701a.com/ (the user guide partway down the home page for HSD) worked great. I'm not sure if this is the same procedure listed on this site, but probably so. It helps to have 2 people, I think. The seat belt thing doesn't bother me since I usually buckle up before I start the car, so I haven't yet disabled that.

Three60guy · 01-06-2006, 05:20 PM

Just as a safety reminder.....

The reason the beep exists "inside" the cabin is to let you know that you are, in fact, in reverse gear. This may be odd at first blush but if you accidently hit the rear gear you would normally have no idea you would be in rear gear. Say a piece of clothing got ahold of the shifter and you didn't notice. The beeping would alert you to it. I personally have made the decision to leave the beeping on for that very reason. Your mileage may vary.

8AA · 01-07-2006, 07:02 AM

If you have someone help by reading the instructions, make sure that they aren't sitting in the passenger seat. Someone will probably correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that previous posts said that having a passenger in the seat kept the "dance" from working.

Regarding the seat belt beep, you have to do the "dance" twice, once for the driver, and then a second time for the passenger. It is also possible that the beeps will still occur, but only four or five beeps instead of continuously.

priusblue · 01-07-2006, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 8AA@Jan 7 2006, 08:02 AM
If you have someone help by reading the instructions, make sure that they aren't sitting in the passenger seat. Someone will probably correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that previous posts said that having a passenger in the seat kept the "dance" from working.

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My husband was in the driver's seat and I was in the passenger seat when we disabled our reverse beep, and it worked fine. Not sure about the seatbelt thing, though.

JackDodge · 01-07-2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Three60guy@Jan 6 2006, 05:20 PM
Just as a safety reminder.....

The reason the beep exists "inside" the cabin is to let you know that you are, in fact, in reverse gear. This may be odd at first blush but if you accidently hit the rear gear you would normally have no idea you would be in rear gear. Say a piece of clothing got ahold of the shifter and you didn't notice. The beeping would alert you to it. I personally have made the decision to leave the beeping on for that very reason. Your mileage may vary.

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that's for sure. The Prius is so quiet that it's difficult to get used to. You have to be a little more alert than someone in a gas-only vehicle. I just wish that they'd give you some settings to play with so that you could make the reverse beep less annoying.

Astrotoy7 · 01-07-2006, 09:00 AM

This is one tiny gripe I had with my beloved 2004.... the Prii released here in Oz cant have the beeps turned off...

I am getting used to it though, so no biggie

frankie_delaware · 01-07-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Three60guy@Jan 6 2006, 02:20 PM
Just as a safety reminder.....
The reason the beep exists "inside" the cabin is to let you know that you are, in fact, in reverse gear.

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I've been concerned about this, too, so I haven't decided if I want to disable the beep or not. I'm thinking the backup camera screen is a good alternatative indication (if you have that option).

I've never felt I needed a reverse beep in my other cars, the main difference I see is that the shifter position doesn't indicate that I'm in reverse.

The beep sure is annoying, though.

fd

jacaufie · 01-07-2006, 12:42 PM

I was able to stop the reverse beep following the instructions mentioned earlier in this thread.

The seatbelt beep, on the other hand, persists. I've toggled it to 'b-OFF' and it still beeps 4-5 times. As someone mentioned, I think this is an improvement over continuous beeping but still annoying. What is the car, my mother? I *always* wear my seatbelts and feel naked if I don't.

I will look for that electrical connector in the back of the seat to see if I can *really* disable it.

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01-06-2006, 05:00 PM	#1
Paradox Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 171 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I read somewhere on PC how to disable the annoying reverse beep and seatbelt beep but I guess it was for the 04/05 model. I tried the procedure on my 06' and didn't have any success. I may have very well done it wrong so if it is the same procedure please describe in detail what has to be done and if there is a new procedure for the 06' anyone have a good tech who told them how to do it yet? And if so please share it with us! Also, on a side note, anyone know if coastaletechs's EV mod works on an 06' yet?

01-06-2006, 05:12 PM	#2
Kestrel Bird geek Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 59 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I was able to disable the reverse beep on my '06 using the instructions here: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...&hl=easter+egg It worked fine the first time I tried it. I haven't tried it on the seatbelts yet. Did one or both of them fail for you?

01-06-2006, 05:14 PM	#3
priusblue Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 152 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I disabled the reverse beep on my '06 the day I got it. The procedure I got from http://john1701a.com/ (the user guide partway down the home page for HSD) worked great. I'm not sure if this is the same procedure listed on this site, but probably so. It helps to have 2 people, I think. The seat belt thing doesn't bother me since I usually buckle up before I start the car, so I haven't yet disabled that.

01-06-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
Three60guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Posts: 765 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Just as a safety reminder..... The reason the beep exists "inside" the cabin is to let you know that you are, in fact, in reverse gear. This may be odd at first blush but if you accidently hit the rear gear you would normally have no idea you would be in rear gear. Say a piece of clothing got ahold of the shifter and you didn't notice. The beeping would alert you to it. I personally have made the decision to leave the beeping on for that very reason. Your mileage may vary.

01-07-2006, 07:02 AM	#5
8AA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 492 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If you have someone help by reading the instructions, make sure that they aren't sitting in the passenger seat. Someone will probably correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that previous posts said that having a passenger in the seat kept the "dance" from working. Regarding the seat belt beep, you have to do the "dance" twice, once for the driver, and then a second time for the passenger. It is also possible that the beeps will still occur, but only four or five beeps instead of continuously.

01-07-2006, 09:00 AM	#8
Astrotoy7 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 108 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	This is one tiny gripe I had with my beloved 2004.... the Prii released here in Oz cant have the beeps turned off... I am getting used to it though, so no biggie

01-07-2006, 12:42 PM	#10
jacaufie Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 81 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I was able to stop the reverse beep following the instructions mentioned earlier in this thread. The seatbelt beep, on the other hand, persists. I've toggled it to 'b-OFF' and it still beeps 4-5 times. As someone mentioned, I think this is an improvement over continuous beeping but still annoying. What is the car, my mother? I always wear my seatbelts and feel naked if I don't. I will look for that electrical connector in the back of the seat to see if I can really disable it.