Date: 8 Mar 2002 15:24:59 -0800 From: ghancocknopsamhlink.net (Gareth) Subject: Re: Reprogramming remote entry beeps
Thanks to all who responded with information, much appreciated. I will see if I can get the dealer to change it for free. I like just having the driver door unlock with one push too vs all doors. Best, Gareth H. <musicboxnopsamrider.co.uk> wrote in message news:<0s3f8ugon506tsigbgb0bih9vjlj2l98punopsamcom>... > >> I just got a 2002 9-3 and so far like it a lot (traded up from an 89 > >> 900). I like the remote entry feature but don't like the audible beeps > >> the car makes when using it. I would greatly prefer just the flash of > >> the lights. I've been told this can be done but haven't been able to > >> find how to change the settings. Can I do this myself or do I need to > >> go to a dealer and have them charge me $$ for a 2 minute job? If I can > >> do it, how? > > My dealer reprogammed mine for me - took about a minute, with no > charge (about 3-4 months after I bought the car). He just plugged the > handset-thingy into the port on the steering column, pressed a few > buttons and that was it! > > There are several volume settings for the bleeps, and the single blast > of the horn that signifies a double lock. I have had mine turned down > to the lowest setting, so that it bleeps very quietly. > > At the same time, I also had it set up so that when locked, a single > press on the key fob only unlocks the drivers door, and you press > twice to unlock the rest - just a safety precaution, but I very nearly > got car-jacked and wanted the extra level of security. > > Oh, all this was done on a 2000MY 9-3 SE Cabrio. > > Hope that helps, > H.