Chris CT 996

Noticed today that the warning "beep" (or chime) which typically sounds when:

1. key in ignition and turned/door open, or

2. key in and turned, door closed, first few seconds before seat belt is fastened,

was still beeping when my engine was off and key removed. Did it only once; never happened before, and hasn't (yet) happened again, so may be a fluke.

Was just curious if there is something else that triggers this beep/chime, and if there is a sensor or other item that might be suspect should this reoccur.

Thanks.

BTW, nice new board John.

os993

Chris, check two things:
1. Lights are still on
2. Turn signal is still on

Besides these two variances,can't think what else would cause it. Open trunk or engine lid will not give you any warnings (only will drain your battery....)

STLPCA

Open sunroof also causes warning beeps.

Steve in SLO

The lights or parking lights being left on will also trigger the beep.

Steve in SLO

Oops! I missed Oleig's post as I scrolled. Call me Mr Redundant and give me only one star.

John W

Well Steve, you asked for it !!


[ 05-06-2001: Message edited by: John W ]

Paul M

Chris

This also happened to me one time a couple of weeks ago. Removed the key from the ignition, opened the door heard the chimes. Checked the lights, indicator, etc. none of which were on. Put the key back in the ignition and restarted the car, turned it off again and everything was fine.

My car is a 97 too. Wierd, eh?

Robert Henriksen

I've been mystified by that a couple of times, too, only to find that I'd left the turn signal indicator turned on (left or right). Is actually nice to be able to turn on the street-side indicator when parallel parking. One of those things American cars don't have.

E. J. - 993 Alumni

I thought you guys jinxed me. Last night I noticed it for the first time in my 95 and guess what, my turn signal was still on. I removed the key and it chimed away. Thought it was a mistake so I locked the car and came back about 5 minutes later and looking at the rear end noticed my right turn indicator light was on. Now I thought I was in trouble with a short or something similar. Inserted key and still chiming. Not until I started the car did I realize that the turn signal was on. Then I realized as Robert pointed out that a German law states that all cars built in Germany must be able to light either turn signal constantly (no blinking) with the car off. This is so if you want to parallel park on a narrow street you can turn on this light to show traffic that your car is there. My previous Benz's and my wifes current MB 230 has this feature too.

Long winded I know but it is still early...