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Phatmospheric · Apr 29th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Can anyone tell me where the damned door chime is? I like to leave my keys in the ignition at night (in my garage of course) and when I open the door the chime makes my nuts! It also goes off when I have my stereo on with the drivers door open. I've been wanting to take this out for ages, but can't seem to find it... Any help?

DaFlake · Apr 29th, 2008, 07:00 PM

Not real smart to leave your keys in the ignition....

As for the chime, I believe that it is handled by the BC1 and not easily bypassed. In fact, I don't nor have I heard of a way to turn it off or disable it.

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 29th, 2008, 07:02 PM

You leave the keys in the ignition over night

And your teling everyone on MINI2

Phatmospheric · Apr 29th, 2008, 07:08 PM

I've left my keys in my ignition (in a locked, fully enclosed garage) on every car I've ever had since I was 16. 2 VW GTI's and my '02 Chili MCS. No Danger- That way I don't have to search for my keys in the morning!

ALD0 · Apr 29th, 2008, 07:17 PM

The dealer can disable it, he enabled it for me though.
Can't see why it bothers you so much for the whole 30 seconds you will hear it?

Phatmospheric · Apr 29th, 2008, 07:57 PM

What can I say Aldo... Guess I've got a screw loose! Thanks Guys.

DaFlake · Apr 29th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phatmospheric (original)

What can I say Aldo... Guess I've got a screw loose! Thanks Guys.

C'mon, you had to have known you were going to take some jibes with that initial post.

glad to see that you keep your humor about. I'd check with the dealer and see what they can do for you.

Paul · Apr 29th, 2008, 08:56 PM

You could climb through the window, may as well leave that open while you're at it.

ALD0 · Apr 30th, 2008, 08:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

C'mon, you had to have known you were going to take some jibes with that initial post.

glad to see that you keep your humor about. I'd check with the dealer and see what they can do for you.

Hee hee, No the dealer charged me to enable it, along with a few other things, I guess it's not everyone personal taste.
There is no requirement to have it enabled by law in the US is there?
Otherwise I can't see a problem for the dealer to disable it.

Harpo · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phatmospheric (original)

Can anyone tell me where the damned door chime is? I like to leave my keys in the ignition at night (in my garage of course) and when I open the door the chime makes my nuts! It also goes off when I have my stereo on with the drivers door open. I've been wanting to take this out for ages, but can't seem to find it... Any help?

PM me with your address and I'll do it free of charge! It may be dark though by the time I get there.

NeuroBeaker · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

PM me with your address and I'll do it free of charge! It may be dark though by the time I get there.

Uh oh... will you be wearing your black balaclava and leather driving gloves too?

flyjakey · May 1st, 2008, 04:31 PM

You do realize that if you leave your keys in the car your insurance is invalid !!!

BRG/Blk Cooper S · May 1st, 2008, 08:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flyjakey (original)

You do realize that if you leave your keys in the car your insurance is invalid !!!

But c'mon it saves having to search all over the house looking for them each time you need to use the car.......

Mmmmmm either putting them in the same secure place or one of a couple of secure places (that you will remember through regular use) also saves you from searching all over the house - common sense?...... or maybe I should patent that idea

nicknbecka · May 1st, 2008, 10:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original)

But c'mon it saves having to search all over the house looking for them each time you need to use the car.......

Heh, the only time I can't find my keys is when I've accidentally left them in the car...

DaFlake · May 2nd, 2008, 03:06 AM

Most people leave them right inside the front door. Predicability is what will get ya....

Apr 29th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#1
Phatmospheric MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Door Chime Location? Can anyone tell me where the damned door chime is? I like to leave my keys in the ignition at night (in my garage of course) and when I open the door the chime makes my nuts! It also goes off when I have my stereo on with the drivers door open. I've been wanting to take this out for ages, but can't seem to find it... Any help?

Apr 29th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 10,850 Offline	Not real smart to leave your keys in the ignition.... As for the chime, I believe that it is handled by the BC1 and not easily bypassed. In fact, I don't nor have I heard of a way to turn it off or disable it. Global Moderator
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Apr 29th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 20,444 Offline	You leave the keys in the ignition over night And your teling everyone on MINI2 * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Website Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 29th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 10,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phatmospheric (original) What can I say Aldo... Guess I've got a screw loose! Thanks Guys. C'mon, you had to have known you were going to take some jibes with that initial post. glad to see that you keep your humor about. I'd check with the dealer and see what they can do for you. Global Moderator

Apr 29th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	You could climb through the window, may as well leave that open while you're at it. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Apr 29th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phatmospheric MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 8 Offline	I've left my keys in my ignition (in a locked, fully enclosed garage) on every car I've ever had since I was 16. 2 VW GTI's and my '02 Chili MCS. No Danger- That way I don't have to search for my keys in the morning!

Apr 29th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 9,517 Offline	The dealer can disable it, he enabled it for me though. Can't see why it bothers you so much for the whole 30 seconds you will hear it?

Apr 29th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phatmospheric MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 8 Offline	What can I say Aldo... Guess I've got a screw loose! Thanks Guys.

Apr 30th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 9,517 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) C'mon, you had to have known you were going to take some jibes with that initial post. glad to see that you keep your humor about. I'd check with the dealer and see what they can do for you. Hee hee, No the dealer charged me to enable it, along with a few other things, I guess it's not everyone personal taste. There is no requirement to have it enabled by law in the US is there? Otherwise I can't see a problem for the dealer to disable it.

Apr 30th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 4,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phatmospheric (original) Can anyone tell me where the damned door chime is? I like to leave my keys in the ignition at night (in my garage of course) and when I open the door the chime makes my nuts! It also goes off when I have my stereo on with the drivers door open. I've been wanting to take this out for ages, but can't seem to find it... Any help? PM me with your address and I'll do it free of charge! It may be dark though by the time I get there. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Apr 30th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 6,132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original) PM me with your address and I'll do it free of charge! It may be dark though by the time I get there. Uh oh... will you be wearing your black balaclava and leather driving gloves too? NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

May 1st, 2008, 04:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
flyjakey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 2 Offline	keys You do realize that if you leave your keys in the car your insurance is invalid !!!

May 1st, 2008, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 602 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by flyjakey (original) You do realize that if you leave your keys in the car your insurance is invalid !!! But c'mon it saves having to search all over the house looking for them each time you need to use the car....... Mmmmmm either putting them in the same secure place or one of a couple of secure places (that you will remember through regular use) also saves you from searching all over the house - common sense?...... or maybe I should patent that idea

May 1st, 2008, 10:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
nicknbecka MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 49 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original) But c'mon it saves having to search all over the house looking for them each time you need to use the car....... Heh, the only time I can't find my keys is when I've accidentally left them in the car...

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May 2nd, 2008, 03:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 10,850 Offline	Most people leave them right inside the front door. Predicability is what will get ya.... Global Moderator

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