Karma... I love it when that happens.

 

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Dealer says no problem found. I say then tell me what which computer input is causing the chime? Don't take nothing, that's normal for an answer! Go to another vehicle on the lot and show them it doesn't act the same.

 

After someone in this thread mentioned it, i notice mine chimes if i open the door before the steering wheel and seat move to their entry/exit position. If i wait till they finish moving, then open the door, no annoying chimes.

 

If I exit the vehicle before the steering wheel has done its thing, I always get the chime.

 

Take a look at my video one page back. Please post a video of your issue if that doesn't help. Include the dash and door in the shot of your video.

 

I don't think we're all on the same "Chime" page here. There are many different chimes that indicate different things.

 

Yeah, OP post a video...

 

I have a 13 model and this did catch my attention the other day. I was wondering why it did that. Me thinking maybe one of the "gates" stuck high at the time. We get warning for a lot of things. Maybe the circuitry at some point got confused and stuck high.

 

My wife drove my GS yesterday (her Jeep is getting a "head job") and the chimes were incessant and inconsistent. The car has a mind of its own when it comes to making noises......

 

Here is my update on the chimes. What the dealer explains it but to me it is another example of bad engineering.

If we open either the driver's door or the passengers doors before pushing the button to stop the engine. The chime will start once the engine shuts off and doesn't stop until the door is closed.

I can see the chime while the door is opened and the engine is running but once the engine is off, what purpose or value is there in the chime. With the car off there is no need to chime that the door is open.

BTW the Service Rep agreed with me but said that is just how it is.

This is our second Lexus and while I think they are great cars, some of their decisions for technology really are curious to say the least.

The Nav voice control is terrible. My son has a new Honda Accord and can say Preset 1 or FM 97.9, but in a car costing 2 times more, you can only say FM AM or Satellite. It makes no sense to me that a car for half the price has any features not on a Lexus.

IMO, they waste their time making the dash light change from red to blue and lower the light level when you accelerate, but can't take the time to make a good voice\Nav combination. Also kind of sad when Siri on an Iphone understands commands better than a 50-60K Lexus.

Lexus really needs to reach out to current owners, listen to what their experiences are ad address them

 

SO.... basically what I've been saying all along? You could've saved yourself that trip to the dealer if you watched my video on the previous page. The chime has its purpose. One is to let you know the steering wheel is not locked.

 

I actually went to the dealer shortly after my original post, but I have a life and didn't get around to posting until now. but thanks for your condescending post. I'll bet you are the know it all person at a party who people can't get away from quick enough!

 

Well Geesh. All the guy was trying to do was help. You posted a question and others including myself tried to help you figure out why it chimes and a solution. Even before he posted the video I myself explained why it does this and he just went ahead and did a visual confirmation about it. No need to be a snob about it we're all trying to help.

 

I believe the purpose of these forums is so people who don't know can run to know-it-alls for help. So you should hope people like me are here.

 

LMAO. Yogi Berra would be proud of you.