1st Gen R53 Cooper S Door chime and New owner of R53

I bought a 2002 R53 last month and one thing that has bothered me since I bought the car is every time I stop the car, pull the key out of ignition, and open the door to get out - I hear the door chime and think I left lights or something else on. But I check and nothing is on. This one is stumping me. What could be causing the door chime to chime every time? What should I be looking for? Is there a way to disable or reset something? I should add that the R53 does have an aftermarket radio if that makes a difference or not. Any help would be appreciated.

 

So this is normal?? No way to disable it? Didn't see anything in owner's manual about it. Why is it there?

 

That's kinda what I was thinking. Never had a car that chimed after removing the key and nothing was on. It does make me double check, but I do find it annoying. Would like to disable it but not unplug speaker to defeat so when I do leave something on, I know to turn it off.

 

The chime is continuous on my Cooper S after removing the key from ignition. It also continuously chimes when I get into the car until I close the door. Anyone have any ideas on how to defeat this? I'm thinking of attending my first Minis on the Dragon this spring. Would Helix be able to disable this thru programming?

 

Hey thanks for the suggestions. I do have some graphite to spray up into the key slot. I'll give that a try. The battery could be an issue too. I did have a problem last month with it - never did figure out exactly what the problem was. Didn't end up replacing it b/c didn't have any other problems with it. I'm about to do the upgrade to the 3 point steering wheel and will have all those steering wheel controls replaced with the new wheel. When I have the steering wheel column apart, maybe I'll figure what is wrong.

Yeah, I'm excited to attend MOTD. It's only a couple hours drive from Atlanta. I've been up and around that area many, many times thru the years - mainly for camping, backpacking, and hiking trips in GSMNP and Joyce Kilmer. LOVE the area! Since I'm new to the Mini community, thought it would be a great way to learn more about it and get some great ideas for my Mini. It'll be kinda funny car camping with a Mini, but if anyone wants to come hang out around a campfire down at the campground at the base of the dam - that's where I'll be. I'll have plenty of beer Or if it's crowded there maybe over by the boat ramp access over by the Tapoco Lodge.

 

You're always welcome to my campfire Dave! Believe that Graham County is still a dry county, so at the least I could save you a drive all the way to Bryson City. Though don't think it would be hard to find a volunteer in the Mini Community for a beer run.:biggrin5:

 

You know, you just reminded me of a great idea to do with any leftovers from the weekend. All should take leftover food and drinks over to the Fontana Appalachian Trail Shelter (aka "The Hilton") adjacent to the top of the dam. Most likely there will be some A.T. Thru Hikers resting up there before they push on to one of the most difficult sections of the entire A.T on their long journey to Maine. You will never find a more appreciative or deserving person to give any leftovers to! I've given leftover food and snacks to Thru Hikers before and it made their week. Thru Hikers call this "Trail Magic".

And if you drive up along anyone with a backpack on, ask them if they need a lift or anything. I've been in their shoes before and they will hate to ask for assistance, but will always take - IF OFFERED!