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The sound of an open door (the ringing/buzzing noise) stays on after the doors are closed and the "door open" light has gone off... The noise starts as soon as I put the key in the ignition and won't turn off. Needless to say, even though I turn up the volume of the radio, it is driving me crazy!!! Please help. Thanks, Steve

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Theres a small relay under the dash which causes this irritating noise as i know.Its most annoying when working inside the car.So open the door ,get under the dash trace the sound and pull it out.It should be a plug in relay.Or if there is a fuse listed for chime on the fuse panel as some cars have,simply pull it out.

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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