Car beeps or dings when I shut it off.

squid · 11-16-2002, 01:24 PM

I just replaced the clutch quadrant in my 93GT today. After en emergency trip to the chiropractor to fix my back (ha ha) I noticed when I shut the car off there is a beeping or dinging sound coming from under the dash? I had unhooked the battery when I was working on it, could that have something to do with it? Is it the computer beeping? It beeps three or four times and stops. Everything else works fine? Help please?

Coupe50h · 11-16-2002, 01:36 PM

My car has always done this, i heard somewhere about it being the airbag, i dont think its a problem, but i could be wrong, i thought it was normal actually. someone else might shed some light on the subject.

dragstang86 · 11-16-2002, 02:22 PM

it is ringing because you have your key in the ignition. There is a little wire coming off the ignition lock that you can unplug to stop it if you like. Mine didnt do it until i replaced the ignition lock and found that wire was broken on the old one. Ever since I plugged the new one in it has done it.

hope this helps

squid · 11-16-2002, 03:33 PM

No its a beep not a ding like the key reminder, it sounds like its coming from the computer? Anyone please?

5.0L_Of_Fury · 11-16-2002, 04:24 PM

if it a series of 5 beeps...its your air bag...my 4 banger does that...try checking all the sensors behind the headlights...when mine does it I go wiggle the lights and it stops.....but be VERY CAREFUL I have also had an airbag explode with me 4 in from it...NOT A GOOD THING MUCH PAIN MUCH SUFFERING!!!!!

gin · 11-16-2002, 04:36 PM

Check the air bag warning indicator. It should "prove out" for about 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on. If the air bag monitor (the blue box) detects an open circuit in the air bag warning indicator circuit (ie: a burned out bulb) it will beep at you. If I remember correctly it is a series of five beeps repeated about 5 times. This is repeated every 30 minutes if the ignition is on that long.

squid · 11-17-2002, 02:11 PM

Im at a loss as to why this would happen just from jacking the car up removing the battery and replacing the clutch quadrant? I thought maybe I needed to reset the computer or something. If it is the airbag is there any danger lurking?

82 GT · 11-17-2002, 11:12 PM

It's probably just a coincidence that it started beeping after change the clutch quadrant.
It just happened to choose that time to start beeping.

squid · 11-17-2002, 11:41 PM

Just wanted to be perfectly clear on this...it only happens when I turn the car off. The air bag light goes off as it should after the car is started. When I turn the car off it is silent for a couple seconds and then 5 short beeps. Any Ford service people out there?

11-16-2002, 01:24 PM	#1
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	Car beeps or dings when I shut it off. I just replaced the clutch quadrant in my 93GT today. After en emergency trip to the chiropractor to fix my back (ha ha) I noticed when I shut the car off there is a beeping or dinging sound coming from under the dash? I had unhooked the battery when I was working on it, could that have something to do with it? Is it the computer beeping? It beeps three or four times and stops. Everything else works fine? Help please? __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

11-16-2002, 01:36 PM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	My car has always done this, i heard somewhere about it being the airbag, i dont think its a problem, but i could be wrong, i thought it was normal actually. someone else might shed some light on the subject. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

11-16-2002, 02:22 PM	#3
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	it is ringing because you have your key in the ignition. There is a little wire coming off the ignition lock that you can unplug to stop it if you like. Mine didnt do it until i replaced the ignition lock and found that wire was broken on the old one. Ever since I plugged the new one in it has done it. hope this helps __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

11-16-2002, 03:33 PM	#4
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	No its a beep not a ding like the key reminder, it sounds like its coming from the computer? Anyone please? __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

11-16-2002, 04:24 PM	#5
5.0L_Of_Fury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mayfield,KY,USA Posts: 288	if it a series of 5 beeps...its your air bag...my 4 banger does that...try checking all the sensors behind the headlights...when mine does it I go wiggle the lights and it stops.....but be VERY CAREFUL I have also had an airbag explode with me 4 in from it...NOT A GOOD THING MUCH PAIN MUCH SUFFERING!!!!! __________________ OLD NAME:4cyl_Of_Fury 1990 LX 5.0 Hatchback K&N,March Ram Air,Strut Tower Brace '93LX Hatchback !FOR SALE No Substitute For Cubic Inches! BURN EM UP fivepointzero@kytnar.org "Give 'Er Hell" "They Call It Minute Rice..Gee Are Those Actually Track Times?" Firemen: We Find 'Em Hot And Leave 'Em Wet" Rice Haters Club Member #23 (GM Ricer Fads) Gotta Love Hatin 'Em CLUTCHES,FUEL PUMP RELAYS,FOUR CYLINDERS

11-16-2002, 04:36 PM	#6
gin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Jersey Posts: 7	Check the air bag warning indicator. It should "prove out" for about 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on. If the air bag monitor (the blue box) detects an open circuit in the air bag warning indicator circuit (ie: a burned out bulb) it will beep at you. If I remember correctly it is a series of five beeps repeated about 5 times. This is repeated every 30 minutes if the ignition is on that long.

11-17-2002, 02:11 PM	#7
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	Im at a loss as to why this would happen just from jacking the car up removing the battery and replacing the clutch quadrant? I thought maybe I needed to reset the computer or something. If it is the airbag is there any danger lurking? __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

11-17-2002, 11:12 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	It's probably just a coincidence that it started beeping after change the clutch quadrant. It just happened to choose that time to start beeping. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

11-17-2002, 11:41 PM	#9
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	Just wanted to be perfectly clear on this...it only happens when I turn the car off. The air bag light goes off as it should after the car is started. When I turn the car off it is silent for a couple seconds and then 5 short beeps. Any Ford service people out there? __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

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