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The warning buzzer that indicates my headlights switch is in the on position after I turn off the switch has stopped working.

Submitted: 622 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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1997 BMW 328i 2.8

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I have check fuses

Posted by RIP 622 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi, welcome to Just Answer.

There is a Chime Module under the left hand side of the dash...below the steering column. Commonly it fails causing the audible warning to cease working. Usually you can get to the module and tap it with the back of a screwdriver and it may begin temporarily working again, if so it further condemns the chime Module. It is correctly tested through a factory level scan tool...

Rip

622 days and 11 hours ago.

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Does this module control anything else besides the chime?

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Just the chime, but for any of the warnings...seat belt, key in lock cylinder, headlamp, etc...

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Answered: 3/11/2008

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