Door chime

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markintheair
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Door chime

Post by markintheair »

Another question guys, where is the door chime / key removal chime normally located?

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Door chime

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I believe its under the glove box on the panel with the relays.
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There was something missing from that panel, I guess that was it.
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Re: Door chime

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Wait, you want the annoying door chime?
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Re: Door chime

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Well, I don't know how it sounds. Is it that bad? I'd love to make my car a little more original! Could anyone provide me with a sound file of the chime?
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Re: Door chime

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Trust me its a horrible sound. So much so that I screwed a metal plate over them to prevent them from buzzing. Sometimes original isn't all its cracked up to be.
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Ok I'll take your word for it! :D
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Trust him on this.

I bought my car in July 1976, by October the door chime was gone. :D
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I have one I will sell you it works just like it was when new.
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this might help :wink:

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That drawing looks very nice, thanks for posting it, Jay! Do you have any other clear drawings like that? Or do you know where to get it?
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I do have lots of resources saved :wink:

My personal favourite resource is http://www.artigue.com/fiat/

There are many vendors that have info/videos etc

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/FlashDriveFilms

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Re: Door chime

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Awesome Jay! I also love all the photo's on your account. Keep 'em coming!
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Early spiders had a buzzer, which sounds horrible. A 81 had a bell, which sounds fine. I used on on my Spider as a lights-on reminder.
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