car beeping
 

what does it mean when the car begins to beep? ive heard that different numbers of beeps mean its a certain problem. my car beeps like once every 2 or 3 seconds. any help?

rx7-gtu... stop posting...

the beep is generic for different things... as douche says- rev limiter. low coolant, low oil, and exhaust over heat beeps as well.

check your fluids, normally you will get the beep for low fluids on hills or under hard acceleration.

let me add, these are more of a buzz, beep could mean lights on, door ajar with key in ignition and hatch open.

Read the FAQ at the top. It has the list of # of beeps to problem.

alright thanks, yeah i should check my fluids out my car might be over heating its hard for me to tell because the heat meter doesn't work

Just in case you didn't find it:


"I keep hearing a beep beep beep
Probably the power steering computer telling you there is a problem with the system. The number of beeps before pausing will indicate the problem.

1-beep, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of speed sensor signal:
In case broken wires or short circuits occur to sensors or harnesses, the buzzer sounds 60-seconds after the engine speed signal of 2200 rpm continues for 18-seconds.

2-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of engine speed signal:
The buzzer sounds twice and repeats when the vehicle speed signal is missing input and/or no engine speed signal is found (short circuit, broken wire, etc.)

3-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of stepping motor signal:
The buzzer sounds when there are broken wires or short circuits in coils or harnesses.

4-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of the power steering microcomputer:
The buzzer sounds 4 and repeats when there are circuit troubles other than with the micro computer.

5-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of steering sensor signal: Steering sensor is mis-aligned or failed or steering wheel has been improperly installed. "

Written by --------Icemark--------

when the power steering computer is telling me there is a problem it makes the steering wheel harder to move right?