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Disabling that STUPID "Key In Ignition" alarm

37K views 27 replies 13 participants last post by  Ericshere03  
#1 ·
Like many of you, that stupid repeated beeping while the key is in the ignition is the most must be KILLED :atomic: ... Anyone have ANY insight on how to do this?

Method 1, unplugging door sensor - Then lights don't work
Method 2, latch door when open - inconvenient and I'm not going to flip the door striker latch when i check the mail
Method3, remove the speaker from the cluster - i don't mind other bings and WANT the turn signal click sound
Method 4, chimebuster - Just NO.
Old TJ method, keys fall out after a few thousand miles, just throw them in the center console when ACC is on or unplug the "key sense" sensor.

I tried buying a NEW ignition switch and modifying the sensor inside to always think the key is removed, jeep is smart and in ANY position other than OFF, the jeep uses to other positions to assume they key is in... In other words, jeep in ACC and key sensor disabled, jeep still screams about having a key in the ignition. Only place this works is in the off position, which i slide out my key anyways when in the garage.

I find it funny, i can disable the chime for the seatbelt which, in the insurance eyes can kill me... but I can't disable a chime for leaving the key in the ignition...... it seems insurance and legislation is MORE concerned about a car being stolen than me flying through the windshield...

ANYWAYS, if there is a dealer override, i would totally bribe my local dealer to program the TIPM to SHUT UP.

Thanks guys.
 
Discussion starter · #4 ·
One thing i could do id perhaps pull a wire out of the connector:

Pin 1 Key Sense Return
Pin 2 Key sense

But I have a feeling pulling the key sense (purple wire) could cause issues, but worth a test...
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
Addition to above:

No Fasten Seatbelt alarm. Dash light still flashes, just no corresponding noise.
Glad to hear that the turn signal clicker still works, guess there is another speaker elsewhere... i MAY go this route, drove an older car and the bliss of turning it on and no blinky lights, no nagging buzzers...
 
Discussion starter · #28 ·
Well i performed the chime speakerectomy... I dont miss it... also removed rear head rests, replaced headunit with factory non touchscreen radio, still have sirius and Uconnect, but removed the Uconnect buttons on radio and sterring wheel (stock parts) ... i think i removed all annoyances, oh also removed warning labels from visors and soft top ... i feel like i am driving a jeep now, not a minivan ...Next mission is LEDs (without resistors)