OBC but no Gong...!

[EonPeon]

Hi Everyone,

My 530i has the OBC and Check Control display but I am yet to hear the 'Gong'!

Does anyone have any ideas why it may not be working?

Many thanks!



Ian

[Garlic Breath]

Did you push the button that makes it gong?

[632 Regal]

I panic when I hear the gong... I usually only hear it when somethings low like windshield washer fluid or when the temp gets down to 38...and yes I freak when it goes off for that too.

[dacoyote]

Same here... Gong at the very least gets a very fast look down to see wtf is wrong now....

-Charles

[uscharalph]

Someone just sorted out this problem in the last week or so. Do a search.

[EonPeon]

Hi Everyone,

I located my gong above the pedals and taking the panel off it appears to be plugged in ok, bit I get no sound from it.

Does anyone know how I can test this to ensure it works?

I get no sound from it whatsoever...

Someone please help me?

Thanks!



Ian

[liquidtiger720]

http://www.bmw4life.com/doorChime.htm


he says to just buy a new one. It couldn't cost that much.

[uscharalph]

I've gotten a lot better about putting on my seatbelt before I start the car because of the gong.

[Qsilver7]

like in above post...I don't think they cost that much...you can always call your local stealership (give them the part number) for a price check and if it cost more than what you're willing to pay...just say thanks, goodbye. ;)

Here's the part number from the online parts database...which I'm sure you've already checked out...but just in case here's a direct link to the gong's diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HE23&mospid=47406&btnr=62_0180&hg=62&fg=40&hl=18

(oh yeah...it's #8 in the diagram...and highlighted in "red" in the parts index below the diagram)