Door-open chime stays on after key is out

PA_Legend · 10-30-07, 10:39 AM

I'm having a strange problem with my '93 Legend Sedan. After I take the key out of the ignition and open the door, the "door open" or "key in the ignition" chime/bell stays on until I close the door. Anyone seen this before and know what I should check? Thanks!

Johnny Kim · 10-30-07, 12:14 PM

tap on the key cylinder (where you put ure key in to start the car) your key sense might be stuck.

PA_Legend · 10-30-07, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Kim

tap on the key cylinder (where you put ure key in to start the car) your key sense might be stuck.

Thanks. I've tried putting the key in and out a few times but that seemed to have no effect. Did you say the "key sensor"? Is that part of the ignition switch module- i.e. would I have to replace that whole module for the key sensor, or is it something I can take apart and fix?

PA_Legend · 10-30-07, 03:05 PM

Bump/\ Anyone else?

*sam o nela* · 10-30-07, 03:11 PM

I would shoot myself if that thing were to never shut up hahaha...

Yeah the little pin inside the cylinder must be stuck....have you tried some graphite lube?

PA_Legend · 10-30-07, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam o nela

I would shoot myself if that thing were to never shut up hahaha...

Yeah the little pin inside the cylinder must be stuck....have you tried some graphite lube?

I haven't yet. Do I just shoot it in there, or do I have to take the ignition lock cylinder apart? Anyone know how I get access to it?

PA_Legend · 10-30-07, 11:07 PM

So I sprayed a bit of lubricant into the ignition lock cylinder, and turned the key a bunch of times, and that seemed to unstick the sensor. No more bell, at least for now...

Thanks folks!

DevanTheDude · 10-31-07, 02:06 AM

I had this problem forever. The graphite spray worked for a while, eventually of course it came back. I'm cheap, so I just cut the blue/white wire (keysense) from the ignition switch. Door dinger gone!

93LegendSedan · 10-31-07, 02:08 AM

I too had this problem at a time. I just went to a local shop and payed the $25 to have it fixed.

Well worth it because of how annoying it was. And it never came back.

PA_Legend · 10-31-07, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 93LegendSedan

I too had this problem at a time. I just went to a local shop and payed the $25 to have it fixed.

Well worth it because of how annoying it was. And it never came back.

What did the shop fix exactly?

blkonblkcpe · 11-09-07, 05:41 PM

I'm bumping this thread up, cause I've had this problem forever. I looked at the wires coming off my ignition switch, cause DEVANTHE DUDE said in post #8 to cut the blue/white wire. Well, I don't have a blue/white wire coming off the ign switch.
my question is this:

If I cut the blue/white in this diagram, is this the same wire?

Anyone, help, this beeper is making me insane, (as if I wasn't before).

BlackAc92 · 11-10-07, 04:50 AM

Yeah i have this same problem too and it drives me fuckin nuts. I tried powder graphite to no avail. I will try some silicone spray next.
Will this possibly solve my cars problem of not being able to lock the doors with the doors open? Or am i gonna hafta dig into the lock actuators?

blkonblkcpe · 11-10-07, 09:55 AM

C'mon, someone must know. Can I cut the blue/white, or not!

PA_Legend · 11-10-07, 10:43 AM

I actually used WD-40 and then turned the key a bunch of times.

The utimate fix would be to get a new ignition lock cylinder and have it re-keyed by a locksmith I suppose.

10-30-07, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
PA_Legend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 49 Car 1: 1993 Cashmere Legend L Sedan (bone stock) iTrader: (1)	"Door open" or "key in" chime stays on after key is out I'm having a strange problem with my '93 Legend Sedan. After I take the key out of the ignition and open the door, the "door open" or "key in the ignition" chime/bell stays on until I close the door. Anyone seen this before and know what I should check? Thanks! Last edited by PA_Legend : 10-30-07 at 12:10 PM. Reason: Changed description

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93LegendSedan 9-1 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Over the Hills and Far Away Posts: 6,518 Car 1: 1993 Legend Sedan Car 2: 2002 LS430 Car 3: 2008 Highlander iTrader: (20)	I too had this problem at a time. I just went to a local shop and payed the $25 to have it fixed. Well worth it because of how annoying it was. And it never came back. __________________

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blkonblkcpe RALPHS HANDS ARE CLEAN! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10,034 Car 1: 91 LS Black window trim EDM/Hids Remus 2 1/2 cat back Headers stage 3 ecu Car 2: ,Red tails, Type 2 Car 3: 6 speed, EDM spoiler iTrader: (35)	I'm bumping this thread up, cause I've had this problem forever. I looked at the wires coming off my ignition switch, cause DEVANTHE DUDE said in post #8 to cut the blue/white wire. Well, I don't have a blue/white wire coming off the ign switch. my question is this: If I cut the blue/white in this diagram, is this the same wire? Anyone, help, this beeper is making me insane, (as if I wasn't before). __________________ DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.

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BlackAc92 2002 3.5 w/ TII cams! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 246 Car 1: 1992 Legend L Ka8 Car 2: 95 Intrepid..fam car Car 3: 1992 Legend LS Ka7 iTrader: (3)	Yeah i have this same problem too and it drives me fuckin nuts. I tried powder graphite to no avail. I will try some silicone spray next. Will this possibly solve my cars problem of not being able to lock the doors with the doors open? Or am i gonna hafta dig into the lock actuators? __________________ http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...P1010015-1.jpg -The 3.5 is in and puuuurrin!!! -Now to the body work ...sigh Found and welded in a BEAutiful quarter panel... The whip is gettin therr F.S.: 1) TCS Unit from my 2002 RL engine, 2) 1999 and 2002 RL wiring harnesses and 12 coil packs. 3) 99 RL Differential

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10-30-07, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
PA_Legend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 49 Car 1: 1993 Cashmere Legend L Sedan (bone stock) iTrader: (1)	Bump/\ Anyone else?

10-30-07, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
PA_Legend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 49 Car 1: 1993 Cashmere Legend L Sedan (bone stock) iTrader: (1)	So I sprayed a bit of lubricant into the ignition lock cylinder, and turned the key a bunch of times, and that seemed to unstick the sensor. No more bell, at least for now... Thanks folks!

10-31-07, 02:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
DevanTheDude AKA Nicco Bellic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 518 Car 1: 91LS Coupe w/ typeII swap Car 2: 1966 Mustang Car 3: 06 GTI 2.0 turbo iTrader: (3)	I had this problem forever. The graphite spray worked for a while, eventually of course it came back. I'm cheap, so I just cut the blue/white wire (keysense) from the ignition switch. Door dinger gone!

11-10-07, 09:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
blkonblkcpe RALPHS HANDS ARE CLEAN! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10,034 Car 1: 91 LS Black window trim EDM/Hids Remus 2 1/2 cat back Headers stage 3 ecu Car 2: ,Red tails, Type 2 Car 3: 6 speed, EDM spoiler iTrader: (35)	C'mon, someone must know. Can I cut the blue/white, or not! __________________ DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.

11-10-07, 10:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
PA_Legend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 49 Car 1: 1993 Cashmere Legend L Sedan (bone stock) iTrader: (1)	I actually used WD-40 and then turned the key a bunch of times. The utimate fix would be to get a new ignition lock cylinder and have it re-keyed by a locksmith I suppose.

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