Mystery Part - "white box" under dash

[kingofquartz]

About 2 years ago I busted a little white box under the dash (rolled over on it while working under the dash) and I was consumed with what I was doing and it didnt seem to bother anything so I chunked it into the moutain of other screwed up parts. I've since been unable to find it and I badly want to replace it now. It was located behind the bottom panel under the steering wheel, I think

Only things I have noticed that arent working due to that box is the light ring around the key, auto on dome light, and possibly the door chime. I might have removed the chime myself becuase chimes sound gay.. but I dont remember it was so long ago and chimes are the first thing I remove from my rides.

I've searched and searched for that stupid little box because I want my light ring back and my auto on dome but I dont know exactly what to call the sucker.

Anyone with a proper name for that "white box" or a part number will be my new hero

[mista0406]

that little white box is for the door chime and thats all not sure what the name or the part # is... hope this helps.

[pmohr]

As mista0406 said, that box does nothing but sound the chime for headlights on, key in ignition, etc.

I'll see if I can't dig up the part number.

[Tatanko]

Yeah, pretty common part for people to unplug because they hate the chiming. Personally I feel like it's there for a reason. It's saved me many times from leaving my keys in the ignition.

[MOHFpro90]

You can have mine if you want it...

[ChrisMan287]

Don't be worried it's not really necessary as the other members said and explained.

[kingofquartz]

Originally Posted by mista0406

that little white box is for the door chime and thats all not sure what the name or the part # is... hope this helps.

Thanks for your help but I am now left with the question as to why my light ring around the key and the auto feature on the dome light dont work. Of course I checked the bulbs.. not the issue. I figured those might be tied in with that box in some way.

[kingofquartz]

Originally Posted by MOHFpro90

You can have mine if you want it...

Seriously?? You accept paypal

[pmohr]

Originally Posted by kingofquartz

Thanks for your help but I am now left with the question as to why my light ring around the key and the auto feature on the dome light dont work. Of course I checked the bulbs.. not the issue. I figured those might be tied in with that box in some way.

I believe both of those functions are controlled by the BCM.

Put any LEDs in your window switches lately?

[MOHFpro90]

Originally Posted by kingofquartz

Thanks for your help but I am now left with the question as to why my light ring around the key and the auto feature on the dome light dont work. Of course I checked the bulbs.. not the issue. I figured those might be tied in with that box in some way.

nor do mine....

[mista0406]

it's probably a fuse but I'm not sure cause I disconnected my chime box and my lights all work.

[kingofquartz]

Originally Posted by pmohr

I believe both of those functions are controlled by the BCM.

Put any LEDs in your window switches lately?

No window switches yet.. waiting on SMT's and resistors. I do however have a LED in my dimmer control switch, security light, cluster and the gear selector. I while back I tried to hook up an LED into the Cruise switch and now my switch isnt working.. got to order another one. You think the LED's or the broken cruise switch could be to blame? Those lights went out the same time I broke the chime box and started modding with LED's.

[kingofquartz]

Originally Posted by MOHFpro90

nor do mine....

Yours not working either ehh Have you tried connecting the chime to see if they start working.. some say the box isnt the issue but the box on my 99 didnt just have a chime it, also had a small board of electrical goodies in there and the board snapped in half.. part of the reason I chunked it.

[maxprivate]

Does anyone know the polarity + and - terminals looking at the switch when its apart? There are 2 bulbs in there and looking at the switch the terminal are left to right. How about dimmer switch ? Dimmer switch has the terminals up and down like the harzard switch. looking on putting leds in there.

[Bryanakahamm]

hey, if you still need it, pm me and ill mail it out to you. i hate that stupid little box haha

[pmohr]

Originally Posted by maxprivate

Does anyone know the polarity + and - terminals looking at the switch when its apart? There are 2 bulbs in there and looking at the switch the terminal are left to right. How about dimmer switch ? Dimmer switch has the terminals up and down like the harzard switch. looking on putting leds in there.

I assume when you checked it with a multimeter, it proved inconclusive?

[maxprivate]

Originally Posted by pmohr

I assume when you checked it with a multimeter, it proved inconclusive?

I saw your original post.. and instead of trying to be a sm@rt @ss you should think of something positive to say. If you look into this thread someone mentioned earlier they put leds in their cruise control switch , which is the reason I posted my question.

[pmohr]

Originally Posted by maxprivate

I saw your original post.. and instead of trying to be a sm@rt @ss you should think of something positive to say. If you look into this thread someone mentioned earlier they put leds in their cruise control switch , which is the reason I posted my question.

I have something very useful to say.

When you checked the switches with a multimeter, could you not figure out which lead was positive and which was negative?

Of course, you did try that, right?

Besides, this thread is not about putting LEDs in switches, it's about diagnosing a different problem. You've got more than enough posts to start a new thread with your question.

[maxprivate]

Originally Posted by pmohr

I have something very useful to say.

When you checked the switches with a multimeter, could you not figure out which lead was positive and which was negative?

Of course, you did try that, right?

Besides, this thread is not about putting LEDs in switches, it's about diagnosing a different problem. You've got more than enough posts to start a new thread with your question.

So why pick on me? SOMEONE else changed the subject earlier and he wasn't bashed anyhow how can you determine which is negative on the copper terminals with no power applied to it? I don't think you can unless you know something I don't. I have the switches in my house and was hoping someone that has done it would know off hand. Besides I don't feel the need to start a new thread when I can search and ask questions. I know many have done this before.

[Ceasars Chariot]

Originally Posted by Bryanakahamm

hey, if you still need it, pm me and ill mail it out to you. i hate that stupid little box haha

hey nice A32 you got there !

[pmohr]

Originally Posted by maxprivate

anyhow how can you determine which is negative on the copper terminals with no power applied to it? I don't think you can unless you know something I don't.

I assume you've tried checking continuity between the solder pad and the ground pin on the connector (or the ground layer on the PCB)?

Likewise, checking continuity to the connector pin where the switch receives power?

[maxprivate]

Originally Posted by pmohr

Likewise, checking continuity to the connector pin where the switch receives power?

This is exactly what I'll do. I'll just check the connector pin for neg and pos. I was just trying to see if I can get an answer without having to go to the car. Thanks for the help though.

[pmohr]

Originally Posted by maxprivate

This is exactly what I'll do. I'll just check the connector pin for neg and pos. I was just trying to see if I can get an answer without having to go to the car. Thanks for the help though.

No need to go to the car, just take a look through EL and it'll show you what pins are power and ground.