Ping when key in ignition

brawnr · 28th October 2007, 11:59

When you put the key in the ignition you get a pinging noise and a key symbol on the display. Is there any way of stopping the noise?

Reason: I want to be able to turn the stereo on while cleaning the car. It seams that the only was to do this is to put the key in the ignition and turn to I. You then get the pining noise continually.

Alternatively, is there any way of getting the stereo to turn on without the key in the ignition?

FWH · 28th October 2007, 12:03

Stereo needs ignition key to operate.

The seat belt beeper can be stopped:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/522...elt-beeper.htm

Are you saying that you want the key in ignition and door open?

brawnr · 28th October 2007, 12:05

I don't need the door open.

The pinging noise continues though doesn't it, even with the door shut?

robbo51 · 28th October 2007, 12:07

No. It stops once the door is shut

jazzman · 28th October 2007, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by brawnr

I don't need the door open.

The pinging noise continues though doesn't it, even with the door shut?

The pinging will stop with the door shut after about 30 secs

FWH · 28th October 2007, 12:12

Key in + door open = ping + warning on computer

robbo51 · 28th October 2007, 12:30

WRONG!!
Turn ignition to position one. Radio comes on, no ignition on. Open the door..ping. Close door, ping stops instantly.
Try it.

FWH · 28th October 2007, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

WRONG!!
Turn ignition to position one. Radio comes on, no ignition on. Open the door..ping. Close door, ping stops instantly.
Try it.

Sorry for being a bit thick today - but how was my post wrong?

Or were you refering to the 30 seconds after closing post?

robbo51 · 28th October 2007, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Sorry for being a bit thick today - but how was my post wrong?

Or were you refering to the 30 seconds after closing post?

I was referring to this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

The pinging will stop with the door shut after about 30 secs

WRONG!!
Turn ignition to position one. Radio comes on, no ignition on. Open the door..ping. Close door, ping stops instantly.
Try it.

Brodick · 28th October 2007, 12:48

Calm down Robbo Calm down

Just remember to use Quote so everyone knows what post you are refering to

I should just day Robbo is right in what he says I have had the radio on the same way

FWH · 28th October 2007, 13:24

Glad I didn´t mention Skodas....

robbo51 · 28th October 2007, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

Calm down Robbo Calm down

Just remember to use Quote so everyone knows what post you are refering to

I should just day Robbo is right in what he says I have had the radio on the same way

Thank you for your concern.
I’ve never been calmer.
I, like you, know how to use the forum.
I did correct my mistake. OK?

Ps. You meant to say 'say' not 'day' didn’t you?

robbo51 · 28th October 2007, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Glad I didn´t mention Skodas....

Doh...You just did!!

Kremmen · 28th October 2007, 17:58

I asked about that some time ago - I like to get in the car and perform all the pre-flight checks with the door open to give more room.

It would be nice if it detected that someone was seated and not perform.

That would be a good party trick, get out of the car and the beeping starts 'ignition key' warning, etc, get back in and it stops

FWH · 28th October 2007, 18:02

I think the point is this:

If you leave the car unlocked it locks itself after a while.
If you then have the keys in the ignition you will be locked out.

Like the old days when you pushed the little lock stick down and shut the door only to realise that the keys were still in the ignition..

If it was clever, it wouldn´t lock if the keys were in the ignition - I mean you are not forgetful enough to leave the keys in the ignition AND to press the remote - are you?

Haven´t tested this...

Kremmen - why do you need "more room" to perform the pre-flight checks?
** Cabin crew, cross-check and report **

Kremmen · 28th October 2007, 18:07

Quote:

If you leave the car unlocked it locks itself after a while.
If you then have the keys in the ignition you will be locked out.

I don't think it works like that.

If the car is locked then the assumption is that you have the keys outside the car to unlock via the remote. If you open no doors then it locks automatically after a period of time.
To get the keys into the car you must open a door ?

If you leave the keys in the car and close all doors it shouldn't lock at any time.

Quote:

Kremmen - why do you need "more room" to perform the pre-flight checks?
** Cabin crew, cross-check and report **

I take my time getting everything ready and I find the interior lights go off a tad too soon for my liking so leaving a door open or ajar ensures the interior lights stay on. It's just something I've always done for convenience.

FWH · 28th October 2007, 18:16

Hmm you say that it only locks if you unlock it and then don´t open the doors? You may well be right.

If that is the case - what is the point of the warning at all?
I find it annoying.

Anyone know where the beeper is, so we can rip it out?

I am sure it is the same beeper used for other things like the speed warnings - but I can live without those pings too.

FWH · 28th October 2007, 19:50

OK, after some testing.

1) If you unlock the car and do not open any doors it relocks after approx 30 seconds (when the interior lights go off).

2) If you unlock the car and open a door, it does not relock

3) If you open the door, sit in the car and put the key in the ignition it will beep. I presume indefinatly (until the battery is flat), I let it go on for like a minute.

4) If you turn the key one step the same as 3 applies.

5) If you turn the key two steps (all the way) the beep stops.

You could have the key turned all the way and have the key turned all the way and have the radio on or do your pre-flight checklist.

Kremmen · 29th October 2007, 07:42

That is one answer

I've just got used to getting in and belted with keys on passengers seat until I'm ready. Not sure I would like to have Blackpool illuminations in my face whilst getting ready for take-off

.

The other about the ignition sequence is that when you turn the key anything that needs the ignition to be on powers up. Then when you press the start button it all powers down as the starter takes all the juice, then all powers up again.
All cars do this, so not a unique thing.

I had a feeling the car didn't lock automatically in the manner described as I have left it in the garage all night unlocked sometimes.

28th October 2007, 11:59	#1 (permalink)
brawnr Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th August 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Ping when key in ignition When you put the key in the ignition you get a pinging noise and a key symbol on the display. Is there any way of stopping the noise? Reason: I want to be able to turn the stereo on while cleaning the car. It seams that the only was to do this is to put the key in the ignition and turn to I. You then get the pining noise continually. Alternatively, is there any way of getting the stereo to turn on without the key in the ignition?

28th October 2007, 18:02	#15 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think the point is this: If you leave the car unlocked it locks itself after a while. If you then have the keys in the ignition you will be locked out. Like the old days when you pushed the little lock stick down and shut the door only to realise that the keys were still in the ignition.. If it was clever, it wouldn´t lock if the keys were in the ignition - I mean you are not forgetful enough to leave the keys in the ignition AND to press the remote - are you? Haven´t tested this... Kremmen - why do you need "more room" to perform the pre-flight checks? Cabin crew, cross-check and report Last edited by FWH; 28th October 2007 at 18:06. Reason: space between t and o of to instead of between to and press (am I over-explaining?)

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28th October 2007, 12:03	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	Stereo needs ignition key to operate. The seat belt beeper can be stopped: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/522...elt-beeper.htm Are you saying that you want the key in ignition and door open?

28th October 2007, 12:05	#3 (permalink)
brawnr Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th August 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I don't need the door open. The pinging noise continues though doesn't it, even with the door shut?

28th October 2007, 12:07	#4 (permalink)
robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,877 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	No. It stops once the door is shut

28th October 2007, 12:12	#6 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	Key in + door open = ping + warning on computer

28th October 2007, 12:30	#7 (permalink)
robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,877 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	WRONG!! Turn ignition to position one. Radio comes on, no ignition on. Open the door..ping. Close door, ping stops instantly. Try it.

28th October 2007, 12:48	#10 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,893 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Calm down Robbo Calm down Just remember to use Quote so everyone knows what post you are refering to I should just day Robbo is right in what he says I have had the radio on the same way

28th October 2007, 13:24	#11 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	Glad I didn´t mention Skodas....

28th October 2007, 17:58	#14 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,098 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	I asked about that some time ago - I like to get in the car and perform all the pre-flight checks with the door open to give more room. It would be nice if it detected that someone was seated and not perform. That would be a good party trick, get out of the car and the beeping starts 'ignition key' warning, etc, get back in and it stops

28th October 2007, 18:16	#17 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hmm you say that it only locks if you unlock it and then don´t open the doors? You may well be right. If that is the case - what is the point of the warning at all? I find it annoying. Anyone know where the beeper is, so we can rip it out? I am sure it is the same beeper used for other things like the speed warnings - but I can live without those pings too.

28th October 2007, 19:50	#18 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	OK, after some testing. 1) If you unlock the car and do not open any doors it relocks after approx 30 seconds (when the interior lights go off). 2) If you unlock the car and open a door, it does not relock 3) If you open the door, sit in the car and put the key in the ignition it will beep. I presume indefinatly (until the battery is flat), I let it go on for like a minute. 4) If you turn the key one step the same as 3 applies. 5) If you turn the key two steps (all the way) the beep stops. You could have the key turned all the way and have the key turned all the way and have the radio on or do your pre-flight checklist.

29th October 2007, 07:42	#19 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,098 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	That is one answer I've just got used to getting in and belted with keys on passengers seat until I'm ready. Not sure I would like to have Blackpool illuminations in my face whilst getting ready for take-off . The other about the ignition sequence is that when you turn the key anything that needs the ignition to be on powers up. Then when you press the start button it all powers down as the starter takes all the juice, then all powers up again. All cars do this, so not a unique thing. I had a feeling the car didn't lock automatically in the manner described as I have left it in the garage all night unlocked sometimes.