Alarm tone help?

wiggafly808 · 04-24-2007, 04:26 AM

Hi everyone,

Just picked up an 87 mk1 mr2 today.

122k miles on the clock, alright condition. (5 spd of course)
Ill get pics up later on

.

Heres the issue:
When i start the car up, there is a loud alarm tone, sounds like its coming from right behind my head.
It lasts for about 2-3 seconds.

It goes away after this.

It didnt do this when i test drove it, i believe it had something to do with me or my friends tinkering around with the lights or switches or something.

Anyone have any suggestions or know what to do?

Thanks in advance,
Zac

senn · 04-24-2007, 09:03 AM

ummm i'm only thinking of my expierience with aftermarket "alarms" coolant level/oil pressure, but yer maybe could be a low coolant level (until pressure activates sensor) or low oil press (check on your gauge as mr2 has no low press warning lights) warning buzzers that have been fitted aftermarket...

Just a thought as i'm reasonably tiddled...a lot of the Landcruisers out here have EPM (engine protection modules) fitted that do a similar thing..

wiggafly808 · 04-24-2007, 01:26 PM

Oh, sorry - There is no aftermarket alarm.

I was just saying what the tone sounded like.

wiggafly808 · 04-24-2007, 08:29 PM

Heres a pic

Lots of work to do, i know.

CpuZapper · 04-27-2007, 03:18 AM

Thats the seatbelt chime - it's behind the lower rear panel just before the rear edge of the door frame. It's a little bit of work to get to it, but it's normal to hear the noise.

Mister2.2 · 04-27-2007, 04:24 AM

Car looks pretty good, I'd change the wheels though. =)

wiggafly808 · 04-27-2007, 06:56 AM

Alright, thanks guys.

Yeah, i know i need to pick up some rims.

Too bad I'm broke as dirt =(.

novatc · 04-27-2007, 11:55 PM

fyi-mk1s have the same bolt circle as a honda. I'm sure you can find one of those idiots who has a set you can get cheaply. you can also do a staggared fitment(I ended up with 16"F and 18"B thanks to a free riding mower from a friend and a neighbor that wanted it, and no the 18" don't bog it down much)

04-24-2007, 04:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
wiggafly808 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Alarm tone help? Hi everyone, Just picked up an 87 mk1 mr2 today. 122k miles on the clock, alright condition. (5 spd of course) Ill get pics up later on . Heres the issue: When i start the car up, there is a loud alarm tone, sounds like its coming from right behind my head. It lasts for about 2-3 seconds. It goes away after this. It didnt do this when i test drove it, i believe it had something to do with me or my friends tinkering around with the lights or switches or something. Anyone have any suggestions or know what to do? Thanks in advance, Zac

04-27-2007, 04:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Car looks pretty good, I'd change the wheels though. =) __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

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04-24-2007, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
senn AW11 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 96 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ummm i'm only thinking of my expierience with aftermarket "alarms" coolant level/oil pressure, but yer maybe could be a low coolant level (until pressure activates sensor) or low oil press (check on your gauge as mr2 has no low press warning lights) warning buzzers that have been fitted aftermarket... Just a thought as i'm reasonably tiddled...a lot of the Landcruisers out here have EPM (engine protection modules) fitted that do a similar thing..

04-24-2007, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
wiggafly808 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Oh, sorry - There is no aftermarket alarm. I was just saying what the tone sounded like.

04-24-2007, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
wiggafly808 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Heres a pic Lots of work to do, i know.

04-27-2007, 03:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
CpuZapper RallyRacer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 482 Thanks: 7 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Thats the seatbelt chime - it's behind the lower rear panel just before the rear edge of the door frame. It's a little bit of work to get to it, but it's normal to hear the noise.

04-27-2007, 06:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
wiggafly808 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Alright, thanks guys. Yeah, i know i need to pick up some rims. Too bad I'm broke as dirt =(.

04-27-2007, 11:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
novatc No Skills Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	fyi-mk1s have the same bolt circle as a honda. I'm sure you can find one of those idiots who has a set you can get cheaply. you can also do a staggared fitment(I ended up with 16"F and 18"B thanks to a free riding mower from a friend and a neighbor that wanted it, and no the 18" don't bog it down much)