VictorC

The owner's manual says i can enable or disable the horn chirp when using the keyless entry system to lock the doors. The manual (page 21) I downloaded from the dodge website says:

The horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assembly plants activated. If desired this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e. functional) key fob.
3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

I've tried these steps several times, but no success. On my other truck (dodge dakota) I found on a forum that the owner's manual was slightly incorrect. I suspect the same with this truck. Anyone have correct instructions for this on a 2007?

rsg99

I had the same issue and the manual is wrong for the 2007 trucks. It has to be taken to the dealer to disable it. The 2006 can be changed, but the 2007 cannot be changed by the owner.

Rob

m21221

Same here, wouldn't disable, tried 10 different times on 10 different days. Had to have dealer do it.

ThatGuy34

my '05 wouldnt work from the outside either. i got tired of trying that so i got in the truck put the key in the ignition, turned to the run (on) position without starting the truck, and the followed the rest of the steps.
2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e. functional) key fob.
3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the same time.

that worked for me

VictorC

that really sux that they put out an owner's manual that is wrong. I even downloaded my copy from the dodge website.

Dodgezilla

Can you do it via the overhead display? I know mine has a menu of things I can turn on and off....

Onelongshot

Park Lights Flash Feature Programming
Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with the park light flash feature activated. If desired, this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure:
² For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
² For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter.
3. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button, wait at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the LOCK button. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Horn Chirp Feature Programming
The horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assembly plants activated.
If desired, this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure:
² For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
² For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter.
3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

ThatGuy34

VictorC, did you get it to work

VictorC

I tried your instructions, but it did not work for my 2007. I also tried a couple of additional variations.

My previous truck was a 2001 Dakota and the manual was wrong, but still did not require the dealer to do it. I'll probably play with it this weekend and of course post if I am successful.

Onelongshot

I just went outside and was able to disable my horn chirp by using the overhead console (EVIC). Went to the personel settings and was able to turn it off.

VictorC

My overhead console seems to just toggle through mileage, DTE, odometer, etc. Can you tell me what you did in more detail so I can see if it might work for me.

Onelongshot

On my overhead I have a display that reads personal settings. I can control if my headlights go on with door unlock, if all or just drivers door unlocks with first push of button. You can also set how long your accessories stay on after the key is shutoff. This new console and settings may only pertain to the 07.5 and newer not for sure,but that could be the reason your not seeing it.
Andy

Onelongshot

Called my brother ( my Mechanic) he said that you can do it with the fob, but you have to do it just right or it will not work. He suggested the next time you have it in for service tell them to disable the horn chirp with the starscan tool.

VictorC

thanks for the info