S2 Shift Buzzer
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S2 Shift Buzzer
I recently discovered a thread on here that mentioned that the S2 models do not feature shift buzzers. If this is true, it would probably explain why my 83 has given no hint of trying to go off at redline. I thought for the longest time that something was broken, but apparently not.
So my question is this: Would it be possible to add a shift buzzer to an S2? One of the things that really made me want to get an RX-7 was the shift buzzer (and rotary ofc), but was kind of disappointed when my 83 appeared to be missing it. I don't necessarily need a shift light, but I definitely want to hear that buzzer. If this is possible, I'll need some detailed instructions and/or someone to help walk me through it; I haven't done anything like this on a car, but I definitely want to do it if I can.
So my question is this: Would it be possible to add a shift buzzer to an S2? One of the things that really made me want to get an RX-7 was the shift buzzer (and rotary ofc), but was kind of disappointed when my 83 appeared to be missing it. I don't necessarily need a shift light, but I definitely want to hear that buzzer. If this is possible, I'll need some detailed instructions and/or someone to help walk me through it; I haven't done anything like this on a car, but I definitely want to do it if I can.
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Nope, some 80 models (mine) did not come with a buzzer. So early S2s may have no buzzer either. The way to tell is to pull you instrument console and see if the buzzer is soldered in on the PCB board or not. Like I said, my 80 didn't have one and I'm the second owner since 83 and the car was only 2.5 years old when I got it.
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Mines an 80 GS, its a change in the 80 model year. @DivinDriver on here has an 80 (early model I believe) and he has a buzzer on his. I'm sure he will be along to testify.
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My 83 is also a GS. I've been meaning to take the dash apart at some point to figure out some other issues (door chime, cluster dimmer switch, ignition key illumination, etc). I wouldn't know what the circuit looks like, or even how to get the cluster out though.
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Huh, this is interesting. I always thought mine was broken since I figured all first gens had one. I have a 1980 GS as well so perhaps it doesn't?
Is the door/seat belt buzzer different from the over-rev buzzer?
Is the door/seat belt buzzer different from the over-rev buzzer?
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Trust me, you would definitely know when you trip the rev buzzer, scared the life out of my wife the first time she heard it, followed with "don't drive so fast"😂😂
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well you learn something new every day,
for 79-80
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I've not once ever heard an over-rev buzzer in my 83 GSL. Here's the back of the instrument cluster and I don't see any buzzer like components...
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i believe it is that big gray box right there in the middle.
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