I would appreciate help with a new issue with my 2001 Bonneville.
All of the sudden, when I pull the key, it keeps chiming and the perimeter lights stay on. I have programmed to shut off perimeter lighting to no help, and I disconnected the battery overnight, because I heard it would reset the computer and clear it up. That didn't work either. Any ideas?
2001 Perimeter light and chiming
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Re: 2001 Perimeter light and chiming
Sounds like it might be the switch in the tumbler.
Re: 2001 Perimeter light and chiming
What is a tumbler?
Does that mean take it to the Pontiac dealer?
Does that mean take it to the Pontiac dealer?
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Re: 2001 Perimeter light and chiming
It is where you insert the key to start it. If I remember correctly, it is not that hard to get to.
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Re: 2001 Perimeter light and chiming
You don't happen to have the headlight switch on do you? It's located on the turn signal stalk. I had the same problem when I first got my car.
Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

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2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 115k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 280k | Official Bonneville Hauler
Re: 2001 Perimeter light and chiming
Harofreak00
Thanks for saving me a trip to the dealer. That was it. We never use the switch and I forgot it was there. Thanks for the Help.
Big Dork
Thanks for saving me a trip to the dealer. That was it. We never use the switch and I forgot it was there. Thanks for the Help.
Big Dork
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Re: 2001 Perimeter light and chiming
LOL! I felt the same way. Glad it was something easy!
Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 115k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 280k | Official Bonneville Hauler

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 57k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 115k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 280k | Official Bonneville Hauler


