Removing old cluster = warning chime?

[Shawn]

Finally getting around to installing the Dakota Digital cluster swap. Problem is when I removed the old cluster, I get the key in ignition warning chime. This seems to stem from the voltage gauge being disconnected. Soon as I wire back that gauge, its fine and chime goes away. If remove the black wire to the gauge, the chime goes off again. The warning chime must go through this circuit. I tried the ground the negative side but no luck. There is resistance between the 2 voltage gauge wires so I wonder if maybe I should add a resistor to this? I like the key warning chime since I'm always locking my keys in my other military truck and it doesn't have this feature. This is a 1987 K5 model that I'm swapping clusters on. I tried to search extensively last night. I might call Dakota if I get nowhere on this.

 

[chevyjunky77]

Just a few days ago I replaced all the cluster bulbs with LEDs. Before I did this I would get the buzzer when I turn the key to the first detent and now I dont. The only difference is the resistance. I have never had a buzzer from just having the keys in the ignition. Have not had a chance to look into it yet.

 

[Shawn]

Thanks! For now I just unplugged the warning chime which I think came on 85-91 GM trucks. The older trucks came with a buzzer. My M1008 has that annoying seat belt buzzer so I removed it. My 87 Blazers chime isn't as annoying and suppose to go off when key is left in the ignition or if you leave your headlights on. Both of which I've been guilty of. I can't tell you how many times I have locked my keys in the m1008 but I learned to keep a hidden spare on it at all times.

After I finish the Dakota install, I might try to hook it up again and see if it still does it.

 

[chevyjunky77]

I have not had a seat belt chime. I do have a fasten belt but only at start up. The headlight buzzer works which I like.