Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts

Ash_vtec · 3rd October 2020, 17:41

Hi guys,

Just a thread to serve as a reference point/guideline where the mandated 80/120kph buzzer can be safely disabled or coded off on cars sold in India.

This isn't a debate on whether one is needed or not, as there exists a separate thread on its merits and demerits, but just cars where it has been successfully done.

For instance, all G series BMW sold post 2019 are easy to get their warnings turned off

Similarly what cars are easy to code off and what are hard. (VW easy, Hyundai/Kia hard).

Sreesh1009 · 3rd October 2020, 19:37

There's this place called Marqued Auto or something on Hosur road that claims that they can disable the buzzers for BMWs and other cars. You can check with them. I guess you can disable it for other cars as well.

S15 · 3rd October 2020, 19:51

I have a related question.

Say I buy the base variant of a Swift or an Ignis, or an S-presso or anything really, that doesnt get a factory fitted stereo system.

To produce the beeping sound, there has to be a speaker somewhere, which I probably guess win be under the dashboard.

If I find and remove that speaker, I will lose the beeping sound, right?
Ofcourse I'll also lose the reverse parking sensor sound, but in cars this small, it shouldn't matter.
Is this the only handicap, or are there any others?

a4anurag · 3rd October 2020, 21:56

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Originally Posted by S15

If I find and remove that speaker, I will lose the beeping sound, right? Ofcourse I'll also lose the reverse parking sensor sound, but in cars this small, it shouldn't matter. Is this the only handicap, or are there any others?

I think that speaker is inside the instrumentation console and not mounted separately anywhere (I may be wrong too).

Hence if it is indeed inside, you'll need to open the instrument cluster and see what can be done.

Axe77 · 3rd October 2020, 22:32

@Ash V Tec: Bless you my man for this thread. I'm done debating this. Just tell me where I can have mine removed whenever I buy my next car. LOL.

There is no way I find that beeping acceptable in any car I would own. Even the periodic one at 80 kmph.

Turbanator · 3rd October 2020, 22:55

Some CBU imports imported under new 2500 car rule no longer have this feature

On others, like BMW/ VW, it's fairly easy. Most guys will do for 5-10 K. Take about 15 minutes, a laptop with internet and an OBD cable.

samaspire · 4th October 2020, 07:43

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Originally Posted by Ash_vtec

Similarly what cars are easy to code off and what are hard. (VW easy, Hyundai/Kia hard).

Kia - Easy
I know of a Seltos in which the dealer himself disabled it on request.

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Originally Posted by Turbanator

Some CBU imports imported under new 2500 car rule no longer have this feature

Yes. Imports that do not need homologation in India, do not have the beeps.

PS: I'm not sure if this thread should exist in this forum or not. Someone might feel like we are promoting something illegal.

self_driven · 4th October 2020, 09:57

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Originally Posted by S15

Is this the only handicap, or are there any others?

Low fuel, seat belt, door open, lights on - you'll lose all of these warning sounds unless there's a dedicated buzzer for these functions (which is highly unlikely).

Ash_vtec · 4th October 2020, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by samaspire

Kia - Easy
I know of a Seltos in which the dealer himself disabled it on request.

Thats good to know.

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Originally Posted by Sreesh1009

There's this place called Marqued Auto

I believe its called "Marque One Motec". This service is also offered by E-tuners India.

GTO · 5th October 2020, 07:51

Almost all tuners in India - at least the ones with a laptop

- now offer this service. However, some of the big guys don't entertain unless you know them (as it's too small a job for them + no trouble with cops). Look for any remap specialist and they'll do this for you.

Additionally, authorised workshops are also entertaining requests. A friend got it removed on his brand-new Mercedes from the dealer itself.

Ash_vtec · 5th October 2020, 08:12

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Originally Posted by GTO

Additionally, authorised workshops are also entertaining requests. A friend got it removed on his brand-new Mercedes from the dealer itself.

This is the best option as it won't upset warranty claims, if any. I'm pretty sure this is going to become the final point of a TBHP checklist when buying a new car. "disable warning alert at dealer" check !

adityasatish · 5th October 2020, 08:25

Nice thread. I asked around for a way to get rid of the buzzer for a 2019 Camry. Nobody seems to know how to get rid of it in the Toyotas(yet).

Maverick5490 · 5th October 2020, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Additionally, authorised workshops are also entertaining requests. A friend got it removed on his brand-new Mercedes from the dealer itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by samaspire

Kia - Easy
I know of a Seltos in which the dealer himself disabled it on request.

This information should not be posted online as deleting this option is illegal and the dealers will end up in trouble.

Ash_vtec · 5th October 2020, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick5490

This information should not be posted online as deleting this option is illegal and the dealers will end up in trouble.

Agreed, let's not name dealerships and leave it as authorised workshops. PM further details if needed.

Tuners doesn't matter, because they advertise for the same on their own social media pages.

Sreesh1009 · 5th October 2020, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick5490

This information should not be posted online as deleting this option is illegal and the dealers will end up in trouble.

I agree with BHPIAN Maverick5490. Mods, could you please delete my last post as I've mentioned a tuner's name. Thank you.

3rd October 2020, 17:41	#1
Ash_vtec BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 384 Thanked: 368 Times	Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts Hi guys, Just a thread to serve as a reference point/guideline where the mandated 80/120kph buzzer can be safely disabled or coded off on cars sold in India. This isn't a debate on whether one is needed or not, as there exists a separate thread on its merits and demerits, but just cars where it has been successfully done. For instance, all G series BMW sold post 2019 are easy to get their warnings turned off Similarly what cars are easy to code off and what are hard. (VW easy, Hyundai/Kia hard). Last edited by Ash_vtec : 3rd October 2020 at 17:44. Reason: spelling
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3rd October 2020, 19:37	#2
Sreesh1009 BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 370 Thanked: 1,116 Times	re: Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts There's this place called Marqued Auto or something on Hosur road that claims that they can disable the buzzers for BMWs and other cars. You can check with them. I guess you can disable it for other cars as well.
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3rd October 2020, 19:51	#3
S15 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Back to India Posts: 141 Thanked: 740 Times	re: Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts I have a related question. Say I buy the base variant of a Swift or an Ignis, or an S-presso or anything really, that doesnt get a factory fitted stereo system. To produce the beeping sound, there has to be a speaker somewhere, which I probably guess win be under the dashboard. If I find and remove that speaker, I will lose the beeping sound, right? Ofcourse I'll also lose the reverse parking sensor sound, but in cars this small, it shouldn't matter. Is this the only handicap, or are there any others?
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3rd October 2020, 22:32	#5
Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8,871 Thanked: 27,870 Times	Speed warning disabling @Ash V Tec: Bless you my man for this thread. I'm done debating this. Just tell me where I can have mine removed whenever I buy my next car. LOL. There is no way I find that beeping acceptable in any car I would own. Even the periodic one at 80 kmph. Last edited by Axe77 : 3rd October 2020 at 22:57.
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3rd October 2020, 22:55	#6
Turbanator Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 7,451 Thanked: 31,943 Times	re: Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts Some CBU imports imported under new 2500 car rule no longer have this feature On others, like BMW/ VW, it's fairly easy. Most guys will do for 5-10 K. Take about 15 minutes, a laptop with internet and an OBD cable.
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5th October 2020, 07:51	#10
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,886 Thanked: 321,784 Times View My Garage	Re: Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts Almost all tuners in India - at least the ones with a laptop - now offer this service. However, some of the big guys don't entertain unless you know them (as it's too small a job for them + no trouble with cops). Look for any remap specialist and they'll do this for you. Additionally, authorised workshops are also entertaining requests. A friend got it removed on his brand-new Mercedes from the dealer itself.
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5th October 2020, 08:25	#12
adityasatish BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: COK/PNQ/BOM Posts: 30 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: Disabling the 80 / 120 kmph speed warning alerts Nice thread. I asked around for a way to get rid of the buzzer for a 2019 Camry. Nobody seems to know how to get rid of it in the Toyotas(yet).
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