With key in the ignition, the door chime irratates me to no end. Dealer would not modify because "the PATS anti theft may disable". Actually, I don't think his techs are smart enough to track it down.

15 minute fix, remove 3 phillips screws holding bottom of steering column cover. There is a black w/purple strip #14 wire kind of by itself. Cut and tape both ends.

Chimes still work when lights are left on.

P.S. I used a clamp on mini ammeter to track wire down, did not just cut in a Hit and Miss mode.

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2001 Screw, 4x4, 5.4L, 3.55LS, trailer tow III, 255-16 tires, skids, no cap yet.

Superchip
Gibson Stainless SS
AirRaid FIPK
Line X, other misc.

 

Does everything work? What about the anti-theft system?

It sounds to good to be true! I have been looking for a fix for this for ten years and four trucks.

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Supercrew 4x4 Lariat
Solid Black , 5.4 Triton, 3.55 Limited Slip, 6750# GVWR Package, Skid Plates, Moon Roof, Sliding Rear Window, Trailer Tow - Class III, Cargo Cage, Grey Leather Captains Chairs, 6-Disc CD Changer

Mods:
305/70/16 Goodyear ATS
American Racing Atlas 16x8
Chrome Westin Steps
Flowmaster, Delta Flow 50 SI/DO

Planned:
Toneau Cover
Expedition Console Mod.

Another great Ford truck site -www.fseries.com

Truck Pictures

 

Has anyone else done this on an '01?

 

I haven't, but I'm considering trying it when it warms up a bit and I can continue to work on the truck . Seriously, the worst that can happen is you coul disable something you didn't want to, in which case just solder the wire back together, put some shrink tubing over it, and its back to normal .

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Matt Adams
Littleton, CO
1994 Ford Explorer, highly modified ( http://bart.is-s.com/~explorers/madams/ )
2000 F-150 XLT Supercab
5.4L Triton V8 Engine
Automatic Transmission
3" dual exhaust
Rhino lining
K&N Filtercharger Intake Performance Kit (FIPK)
JL Audio stealthbox with Phoenix gold amplifier, premium stereo
Genuine Steel brush guard with 4 PIAA 520's mounted on it
PIAA Airdam with PIAA 520 fog's and PIAA 510 superwhite driving lights in it.
off-road and tow packages
and much much more! (no page yet)
Soon to come:
Roll bar (double bar/single bar) with 3 sets of PIAA 80 XT's mounted on it (2 sets of driving, 1 set of fogs)
Storage box in the back
Pistol mod (convenient, easily accessible yet somewhat hidden access).

 

Hey Matt(bert),
I really like your guard/light set-up...why not get rid of that front plate mount? I did and it's much better looking.

XLT_D

 

required by the state of Colorado. I'm considering getting rid of it though and takign my chances with the law-man.

 

kkirt1, What do you think, will it work. I think I'm going to try it. P.S. asking because I see you around often.

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SEE YA, DOINIT 2001 F-150 4X2 SuperCrew XLT, Exterior Island Blue, Interior Medium Parchment, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Sliding Rear Window, Remote Entry, 6-Disc CD Changer, Captains Chairs, Towing Package

 

It does sound logical! I picked up a really great electrical mod from a member here for my '97 (keep the fogs on on with the high beams.) Like mattbert said, if it doesn't work simply solder the wires back together. Let us know.

 

Chucky Tucky, I did just as you said it was apiece of cake. Have been putting up with that noise for over a year.
Thanks

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00 F150 Sport
4.2/5spd
99 Corvette Cpe
5.7/6spd
99 VW passat (wifes)
2.8/5spd
99 Toyota (sons)
who cares
99 HD fxdwg (all mine)
88 ci/5spd

 

hey chucky... I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU LIED!!!!

it took 4 minutes for me !
works great! now what wire to cut so you can have the door open and have the key turned back for just the radio without the chime???

that would be even better as i like to detail the inside with radio on and i can't stand the chime...

any help??

 

Does anyone know where the "other" chimes are located? Not just the wires but, whatever it is that makes the noise.
My friend with an 97 F-250LD had AM radio reception problems so he added some kind of noise silencer to the power wire for the radio. Now when he turns off the key the radio plays for a couple of minutes and the power windows still work even with the door opened and closed multiple times.
I think maybe he should have left things alone and listened to FM radio.


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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs,Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Sway Bar Bushings, 265 70 16 tires, Rancho RS9000 shocks,Expedition Center Console

 

I have a 2001 Roush Expedition. Did this mod yesterday and it literally took 15 minutes. It did the trick and I haven't noticed any problems. The dealer told me the chime was integral to the GEM.

 

Chucky: What brand of clamp on mini ampmeter do you have? What amperage range will it cover? jb

 

Chucky, Your door chime disable trick is great, Does anyone know how to disable the chime while the key is in the accesory posistion so I can play the radio with the doors open?

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2001 Super Crew Built 10/00 purchased12/00 Lariat 5.4 4X4 Bright Red,Tow Package, 1.02" Radaitor, Factory Steps, K&N air filter, A.R.E. LS II, Rear Seat Entertainment System, Sound System Upgrades, DRL'S, Vent Shade Vent Visors, Stampeede bug Deflector. Hope to upgrade soon to Gibson SS or Dual Sport! Factory skid plates and "Off Road" Decal

 

WORKED AWESOME!!! It took 2 minutes and I have been annoyed by that thing for 7 months. I used to have to rock the adjustable column up and donw to get it to stop...the noise is gone and I can take my time getting things out of the truck. It was amazing how quickly I got my things and closed the door just to not hear that annoying chime!

THANKS!!!