Topic: BUZZZER
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Oceanside, CA - USA
Joined: 11/19/2003
Posts: 191
Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
Periodicaly when I turned off the engine and removed the key the buzzer sounded and wouldn't stop until I disconected the battery, or reinserted the key. I reconect the battery and doesn't come back on until I remove the key. I wouldn't have the problem again for a week or two. Now it happens all the time. I disconected the buzzer under the dash. Does this sound like a realy problem or a short in the system? Can I leave it like this until I get a chance to work on it later?
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There is a little sw in the column acuated by the key lock cylender. if you can open microsoft word I could email you some info on troubleshooting the buzzer, I could also send it as jpeg or BMP. PM me with your email if you need the info hpefully some one else should let you know about removing the buzzer I beleive you would be ok here is a site that has info
rraider1 2009-03-20 10:25:21

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Duncanville, TX - USA
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I agree wid Bob...it's most likely the contact "switch" at the key cylinder. 

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Oceanside, CA - USA
Joined: 11/19/2003
Posts: 191
Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
According to the stgeering column diagnosis info Bob sent PM, it isa "sticky lock cylinder actuator"
Joel, ya think some spray contact cleaner would do the trick?

Elma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
I used red duct tape over the little button on the LT-1.
That buzzer just pissed me off.
Had to duct tape it twice for good results but did make sure to use "Monza Red" tape so I wouldnt be de"duct"ed in the eyes of a NCRS judge!
I did get a quote of about $200 to replace the cylinder to match the doors.
As it is the door key doesnt match the engine key anyway.
That buzzer just pissed me off.

Had to duct tape it twice for good results but did make sure to use "Monza Red" tape so I wouldnt be de"duct"ed in the eyes of a NCRS judge!

I did get a quote of about $200 to replace the cylinder to match the doors.
As it is the door key doesnt match the engine key anyway.


Oceanside, CA - USA
Joined: 11/19/2003
Posts: 191
Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
When I get home I will try car penicillin (WD 40).
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
A good shot of WD-40 will cure most ills !!!


Elma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
You only need 2 tools.
WD-40 if it doesnt move and its supposed to and
duct tape it it moves and it isnt supposed to.
Thats it.
jt's73 2009-03-20 20:48:49
WD-40 if it doesnt move and its supposed to and
duct tape it it moves and it isnt supposed to.
Thats it.
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