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MY14 Cerato, warning beeps off?

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#1 ·
Hi

I get warning beeps when the key is in the ignition in the off position and a door is open.

Is there any way of switching the beeps off, besides removing the key, closing the door or damaging the car?
 
#3 ·
Thanks. I knew it was a tough ask given it's a safety feature.

I did get in contact with the Kia dealership I got the car from and they came back and said nah, can't switch off.

Can't or won't? Again, being a safety feature, naturally they'd be reluctant to interfere with it.

I just find it unnecessary and annoying to have the continuous BEEP BEEP BEEP...etc...etc when I am parked and have the key in the 'off' position.
 
#4 ·
If you don't want the warnings from this device leave the door open (so it beeps) and search for the speaker/sender...they usually unplug (replaceable device)...

Years ago I had a Plymouth Duster that wouldn't start UNLESS the driver seatbelt was fastened and an annoying dinging device...Both went away the day I got the car..

Government regulations require dealers not to touch these items but you can.
Dave
 
#8 ·
Thanks for your tip, Dave, much appreciated.

Would you be able to give me a little more of an idea where to head for to disconnect the speaker?

I don't know a lot about cars and the Kia is new to me as well.

Don't want to disconn the wrong thing!

Thanks again.
 
#9 ·
Grab your owners manual and look for the passenger compartment fuse block..
(look for "fuses" and that will show you where the fuse block is).
With the door chiming search for where the sound is coming from. When you find it you will be able to put your finger over the hole where the sound is coming from..That's the item you want to unplug.
Dave
 
#10 ·
Ok, I located the internal fuse panel. It's to the right of the steering wheel.

I tried to find the origin of the beeping, it seemed to me to be more coming from behind or somewhere close to the steering column. But it's hard to tell if it is coming from the fuse panel, with everything close to each other. It is very deceptive.

I will try again but I am doubtful I can do this myself. I have a mate who may be better, so may go to him if I have no more luck.

Thanks mate!
 
#11 ·
If the beeping your talking about is when the key is left the ignition barrell in the off position just to let you know the key is in the vehicle, all you got to do is open the door and on the body of the vehicle there is a button next to your latch (if im not mistaken)button where the door pushes when it closes. Just press it and close the door and the beep should stop while you and your key is still in the ignition barrell on the off position.

ps. I strongly suggest AGAINST disconnecting any fuses from the fuse box and disconnections as they all run through the same loom into the Body Control Module. An incomplete circuit could potentially cause a fault.
 
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