Family

About every 10 to 20 minutes while driving I hear 5 or six intermittent beeps. No warning lights or anything, just the beeps. What is it? I have a 2002 SC430.

Retroplay

Where does it sound like it is coming from?

Harold57

Do you have any warning lights on the dash that are lit up?

JohnnyCake

Did you just purchase the car? It could be something aftermarket from the previous owner.

kroorda

Generally, a beep from the car is accompanied by a fault indicator on the dash.

ShawnOk

iTrader: (1)

Possibly traction control? What condition are your tires in?

416tt

iTrader: (1)

^ i didnt know traction control beeps?

1) maybe tpms sensors but someone has put tape on light behind cluster.. (the beeps hes describing really sounds like tpms and if hes just bought car then taping light may actually be the case*
if he hasnt figured it out we can start by getting him to unplug tpms plug under center console and see if that helps

2) but unless roof isnt working and red light on switch is on (most people cant tell if thats a warning)

3) or it could be that RANDOM A$$ BEEP , which happened to me last year randomly twice.. i remember a thread about it.. random and slightly long beep for no reason... lol


I do really think its 1)

ShawnOk

iTrader: (1)

My traction control system beeps and makes a ratcheting sound when activated, such as on loose gravel or on wet roadways when the tires start to spin. If the OP has bare tires, the Traction Control System would activate more frequently, leading to these beeps. In any case, it would be helpful if the OP responded to any of our suggestions.

Steve430

Have the same problem as Family, does anyone know if there is a definitive solution to this issue?

GmanSC

First we need to find out what is the beeps indicate then we will have the solutions.

JohnnyCake

We asked Family many questions to help diagnose what the beeps indicate, none of which he responded to.

Maybe you could respond to those questions and describe you situation with more specificity.

It would be especially valuable to know patterns -- i.e. does it always occur when moving, never stopped? Is there a specific speed that it happens? Is there anything else going on (turn, braking, etc). In other words, tell us as much as possible about the specific environment when it happens. We need to figure out what is triggering the beeps.