1999 UK Explorer - beeping !

External Since: Jan 22, 2007 Posts: 6

Hi there,

I have just acquired a 1999 UK model Explorer and I have an annoying
problem. On start-up (and at apparently random times whilst driving) it
emits 5 bursts of 5 beeps (the same beep as when you open the door with
the key in the ignition).

At first I thought it was a frost warning as it seemed to go off when
the temp dropped to 3C (about 40F), but it does it lots of other times
too.

Does anyone have any ideas ?

Thanks
db

External Since: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 559

Check to see that all of the warning indicators prove out at key on...
particularly the supplemental restraints light and the ABS light. If either
of these warning indicators cannot illuminate, the GEM will sound a chime to
indicate that there is a problem.

wrote in message

> Hi there,
>
> I have just acquired a 1999 UK model Explorer and I have an annoying
> problem. On start-up (and at apparently random times whilst driving) it
> emits 5 bursts of 5 beeps (the same beep as when you open the door with
> the key in the ignition).
>
> At first I thought it was a frost warning as it seemed to go off when
> the temp dropped to 3C (about 40F), but it does it lots of other times
> too.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas ?
>
> Thanks
> db
>