Raycer

I took my truck to the dealer for some service. And without asking me they made it so if the truck is in reverse when I open the door, the horn comes on. I hate this when I am trying to hitch up my boat!!!!! They told me there was a recall for this. The dealer where I bought the truck asked me one time if I wanted this done. I said no. Was ok with them. A diff dealer didn't ask though. Anyone know how to fix, other than disconnect the horn??

Rob's Red Ram

U got it disconnect it or put a toggle switch on it so you could turn it off.Stupid so called fix .

Det 1

From what I understand this is irreversible once the ECM is reprogrammed. I did have it installed because I wanted to make sure I was as safe as possible while while hitching up my 5er, but I agree, it sure is a dumb way to fix a safety issue.

davidj54

This has been discussed many times and if the 'fix' came from the factory then buckling the seat belt will stop it from honking but if it was flashed in at the dealer buckling the seat belt won't shut it up.

07BigHornRam

mine does this too. And i found a easy fix. Close the door. actually it scared me the first time i didnt know what i did. but then i realized it was cause the door open. I quess they did this so we wouldnt have a tommy boy gas pump issue. i kinda like it . just stick ur head out the window.

RamGazer

Have you tried this from the DTR Wiki?

Seatbelt Chime and Back-Up Honk Feature TURN OFF

Original Write Up By dodgeram dude

Many of you 3rd Gen Owners are tired of that "Saftey" feature we know as that "Annoying Dingger" Well Here is the Cut and Dry method on how to get rid of that chime.


Here's the procedure...

1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the driver's seat belt.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the seat belt warning light to turn off.

3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled.

4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming.

--Iker42 19:30, 10 January 2008 (EST)

Fiftygrit

On my 06 this just turned off the seat belt, the horn still honks in reverse with the door open.

cbrahs

horn will still honk even if the seat belt chime is turned off.

the fix is to tap the 2 wires together under the seat for the drivers seat belt latch. it is just a ground when the 2 are tapped together. the buckle makes the connection for this ground in normal use. this "tricks" the ecm into thinking the belt is engaged at all times and no horn honk for us that use the doors to manipulate the mirros when backing up a trailer

Rolngthun

That actually worked on my 06. No seat belt chime and no horn in reverse with door open.

tesla440

I have the same issue. I just push in the button on the truck frame that is used to signal that the door is closed. Otherwise, I'm sure that you figure out what wire it is and disconnect it.

matt69olds

I did the same thing to my truck. I did it before I had to fill the tank for the first time!

Raycer

This immediatley worked for the seat belt chime, but I backed up with the door ajar twice & it honked one time each. When I put it in the garage & tried it one more time it didn't honk!! If this stopped the honk I'll be thrilled! How do they come up with these solutions???

quadman20

Yes in deed annoying, I got air horns and man how my neighbors love me at 4 in the morning.

Raycer

A couple of weeks ago I am waiting in line at a toll booth to get to Lake Mead, stopped so I got out to check my hitch, when I put in park at the same time I was openning the door the horn honked!! Pissing off everyone in front of me!!

Green_Machine

You gotta hop out and say, 'go (insert team of choice). Way to score that (insert scoring type)'.

It makes you look a little less like a moron.

Chay