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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Jennjay, Jun 13, 2006.

  1. Jennjay

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    Today my lock/unlock chime or beep ( however you describe it) became very low on my 06. this is true if I use smart entry or the remote. It is beeping, but is barely audible ( first I thought it was off completely) I can't find anything in the manual. anyone have any thoughts on how to remedy the situation. I'd like it to chime louder again so I can here doors locking and alarm activated. thanks, Jay
     
    #1 Jennjay, Jun 13, 2006
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    Interesting. Are you sure you weren't just unlocking your car in a noisy environment, like adjacent to a construction zone or a freeway?
     
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    Yes, the only reason I heard the beep was when the car was in the garage with the door down. My wife's Prius is beeping just fine, so I know it's not my hearing. It was extremely wet and rainy here today, wonder if that has anything to do with it.
     
    #3 Jennjay, Jun 13, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jennjay @ Jun 13 2006, 10:48 AM) [snapback]270607[/snapback]</div>
    I noticed the same thing on my 06.

    When I use the door lock button on the doors I can hardly hear it. When I use the remote it's a lot louder.
     
    #4 matteo, Jun 13, 2006
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    But it's lower all the time now, door locks and remote.
     
    #5 Jennjay, Jun 13, 2006
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    Beeping locks irritate the *%^& out of me. Wish I could get mine to turn down. Light flash is enough.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jennjay @ Jun 13 2006, 12:54 PM) [snapback]270611[/snapback]</div>
    would someone let me know how to make mine beep when locking with remote thanks :eek:
     
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  8. Jennjay

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    I'm just worried something got loose or something. The normal sound was there yesterday.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(edselpdx @ Jun 13 2006, 08:36 PM) [snapback]270824[/snapback]</div>
    I agree. I had a BMW which was programmable to eliminate the doorlock beep and would love to be able to get rid of the beep on my Prius, as well.

    The Prius has more than enough warning 'beeps'.
     
    #9 rudiger, Jun 13, 2006
  10. Tideland Prius

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    The dealer should be able to remove the beep and have the lights only edsel.

    Jennjay, hmm.. not sure. I do noticed my remote has a short range. I can't even lock it from across the street!
     
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    Just an update everyone, It took two weeks ( also 5 days on non driving in airport parking lot last week} but yesterday the beep started to get louder again. It's now back to normal. Wierd
     
    #11 Jennjay, Jun 25, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jun 13 2006, 06:50 PM) [snapback]270866[/snapback]</div>
    sure sign that the battery is on it's way out. Done both of ours already and it'll unlock across the parking lot at Brentwood. A bit trickier on the G2 straight forward on the G1, one small screw to take out to get the battery out.
     
    #12 Frank Hudon, Jun 25, 2006
  13. Jennjay

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    I don't believe it has anything to do with the batteries in my 6 week old fobs/remotes. Both fobs did the same thing and the chirp is from the car whether I use the remote or just touch the door handle.
     
    #13 Jennjay, Jun 26, 2006
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