Alarm Volume

[rgregory]

We finally got our new to us 2012 262 launched yesterday and she performed amazingly! I did notice when you turn the key from off to the run position the gauges go through their self check dance and the alarm sounds I think 3 times, problem is it's ear piercingly loud. Anyone else feel this way, or has anyone come up with a solution to tone it down a bit??

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[Big Block Power]

Na Mines not that bad. Lol for a tiny plastic speaker looking thing under the helm and move it or turn it in a diff direction or put a sock on it.

[AsLan7]

Ear plugs? Pass them out.

Seriously though, just look under the dash and find the mini plastic speaker. Usually it’s small, round , and black. A small piece of electrical tape over it will help lessen the harshness yet still provide a quality warning sound in the event of a malfunction.

[cmattj]

For some reason at 30 mph... Top down.... with everyone talking along with the stereo playing they aren’t loud at all when the overheat alarm goes off.
It’s supposed to be a ear piercing high frequency.

[cmattj]

warning sound in the event of a malfunction.

Right

Does 2012 have warning lights?

[no_rulz25]

I agree, that alarm is glass shattering. Especially when you're at the ramp and everyone looks to see what that beeping is when you fire her up.

[rgregory]

Ear plugs? Pass them out.

Seriously though, just look under the dash and find the mini plastic speaker. Usually it’s small, round , and black. A small piece of electrical tape over it will help lessen the harshness yet still provide a quality warning sound in the event of a malfunction.

Went this route with some electrical tape. Still can hear it just fine too. Thanks for the tip Aslan!!