Door open buzzer - Revision history

Bosanek: Moved the info about seat belt disconnected buzzer into a separate new article

2019-09-26T13:11:19Z

Moved the info about seat belt disconnected buzzer into a separate new article

Bosanek: Expanded the article to contain info for the seat belt disconnected buzzer

2019-09-26T13:03:29Z

Expanded the article to contain info for the seat belt disconnected buzzer

Bosanek: Added info about Jimny 3

2019-09-26T12:13:22Z

Added info about Jimny 3

Bosanek: Some restructuring

2019-09-25T11:24:14Z

Some restructuring

Gadget at 16:44, 20 August 2019

2019-08-20T16:44:04Z

Gadget: Created page with "== Introduction == {{Gen4|}} 4th generation Jimnys sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar. This warning tone can become annoying whe..."

2019-08-20T16:40:47Z

Created page with "== Introduction == {{Gen4|}} 4th generation Jimnys sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar. This warning tone can become annoying whe..."

New page

== Introduction ==

{{Gen4|}}
4th generation Jimnys sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar. This warning tone can become annoying when working on the vehicle, but can be silenced by disconnecting one plug in the steering column.

== Tools needed ==

* #2 Philips screwdriver
* electrical insulation tape

== Procedure ==

To remove the steering column trim:

[[File:gen4_wiper2.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
* Underneath the steering column, locate the single retaining screw (in the deeply recessed hole adjacent to the steering wheel heigh adjustment lever).
* Remove this screw using a #2 Philips screwdriver.
<br clear=all>

[[File:gen4_wiper3.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
* Release the steering while height adjustment lever (this provides clearance to remove the lower half of the steering column trim.
* The steering column trim lower is secured to the upper with plastic clips on each side.
* To release, push the lower half of the trim inwards and pull downwards.
* The photo below shows the exposed clips.
<br clear=all>

[[File:gen4_wiper4.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
* Having released the clips on each side, remove the lower half of the trim, carefully pulling over the ignition key barrel and steering wheel adjustment lever.
<br clear=all>

[[File:gen4_doorbuzzer.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
* Disconnect the two pin plug shown above from the indicated socket by depressing the catch on the far side of the plug and pulling towards the engine bay.
* Cover the end of the plug in electrical insulation tape to prevent any possible short circuit and tape the plug to a suitable location to prevent it rattling.
* Replace the steering column trim by reversing the steps above.

[[Category:Electrical - gen4]]
[[Category:Howto - gen4]]

@@ Line 5: / Line 5: @@
 {{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
-Later Jimnys 3 and all Jimnys 4 sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar, and also when one of the front seat belts are disconnected in some situations.
+Later Jimnys 3 and all Jimnys 4 sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is open.
-These warning tones can become annoying when working on the vehicle, but can be silenced by disconnecting some electrical plugs.
+This warning tone can become annoying when working on the vehicle, but can be silenced by disconnecting an electrical plug in the steering column.
@@ Line 13: / Line 13: @@
 {{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 * #2 Philips screwdriver
 * Electrical insulation tape
-=== For the seat belt disconnected buzzer ===
+== Procedure ==
 {{Gen4|}}
@@ Line 55: / Line 47: @@
 * Cover the end of the plug in electrical insulation tape to prevent any possible short circuit and tape the plug to a suitable location to prevent it from rattling.
 <br clear=all>
 === Re-assembly ===
@@ Line 60: / Line 53: @@
 * Replace the steering column trim by reversing the removal steps above.
 * Enjoy life with one less nagger around you.

@@ Line 5: / Line 5: @@
 {{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
-Later Jimnys 3 and all Jimnys 4 sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar. This warning tone can become annoying when working on the vehicle, but can be silenced by disconnecting one plug in the steering column.
+Later Jimnys 3 and all Jimnys 4 sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar, and also when one of the front seat belts are disconnected in some situations.
@@ Line 11: / Line 13: @@
 {{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 * #2 Philips screwdriver
 * Electrical insulation tape
-== Procedure ==
+=== For the seat belt disconnected buzzer ===
 {{Gen4|}}
@@ Line 50: / Line 60: @@
 * Replace the steering column trim by reversing the removal steps above.
 * Enjoy life with one less nagger around you.
@@ Line 55: / Line 71: @@
 {{Gen3|}}
-According to one forum report, in Jimnys 3 which have this buzzing "issue", there's a connection under the steering column that has green and white wires, which needs to be disconnected. More info on this is needed. The silencing procedure is quite similar as the one described for Jimny 4.
+According to one forum report, in Jimnys 3 which have the door open buzzing "issue", there's a connection under the steering column that has green and white wires, which needs to be disconnected. More info on this is needed. The silencing procedure is quite similar as the one described for Jimny 4.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 == Introduction ==
 {{Gen4|}}
 th generation Jimnys sound an audible warning tone when the key is in the ignition and a door is ajar. This warning tone can become annoying when working on the vehicle, but can be silenced by disconnecting one plug in the steering column.
 == Tools needed ==
 * #2 Philips screwdriver
@@ Line 11: / Line 16: @@
 == Procedure ==
@@ Line 28: / Line 36: @@
 * Having released the clips on each side, remove the lower half of the trim, carefully pulling over the ignition key barrel and steering wheel adjustment lever.
 <br clear=all>
 [[File:gen4_doorbuzzer.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]
 * Disconnect the two pin plug shown above from the indicated socket by depressing the catch on the far side of the plug and pulling towards the engine bay.
-* Cover the end of the plug in electrical insulation tape to prevent any possible short circuit and tape the plug to a suitable location to prevent it rattling.
+* Cover the end of the plug in electrical insulation tape to prevent any possible short circuit and tape the plug to a suitable location to prevent it from rattling.
-* Replace the steering column trim by reversing the steps above.
+<br clear=all>
 [[Category:Electrical - gen4]]
 [[Category:Howto - gen4]]

@@ Line 26: / Line 26: @@
 * To release, push the lower half of the trim inwards and pull downwards.
 * The photo below shows the exposed clips.
 * Having released the clips on each side, remove the lower half of the trim, carefully pulling over the ignition key barrel and steering wheel adjustment lever.
 <br clear=all>