Any - Source of warning gong / chime unit ?

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Sat 25 May 2013 19:28
Any - Source of warning gong / chime unit ? - dimdip

Hullo all, wondering if anyone could help with this:

I'm trying to source a unit for producing a pleasant gong or chime sound. As you will know, many cars have these for door-open and seatbelt reminders etc. I'm guessing these things are like relays that fit in the fusebox?

Trouble is, I haven't managed to find one sold in the UK. Google searches bring up vendors in the 'States, but none here. Perhaps I've been using the wrong search terms.

If anyone can identify a part number/description for a particular vehicle, or a seller of a generic one, that would be much appreciated. A 24 Vdc one would be even better since that is the available supply.

Thanks

Edited by dimdip on 25/05/2013 at 19:32

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Sun 26 May 2013 10:39
Any - Source of warning gong / chime unit ? - Oli rag

RS components is the place for anything electronic in the uk. Their website is rswww.com (not a typo.)

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Mon 27 May 2013 13:24
Source of warning gong / chime unit ? - dimdip

Thanks for the link, Oli rag, appreciated. The trouble I find with the component suppliers is that the sounders are either horrible buzzers, or one's that you need to add a tone-generator to to make the sound.

So I was thinking with so many cars now having nice chime sounds for various functions, there might be a self-contained module that could be bought off the shelf? I'd guess it is integrated into the dash in newer cars but perhaps older models? Any parts department staff in the house?

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Mon 27 May 2013 16:32
Source of warning gong / chime unit ? - Collos25

If RS ,Farnels or Maplins do not have it then they don`t make it.

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Mon 27 May 2013 22:09
Source of warning gong / chime unit ? - monian

I always found the warning tone in the Mini Cooper a damned attactive little number. replacement from any Mini/BMW dealer

Ian

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Tue 28 May 2013 17:14
Source of warning gong / chime unit ? - dimdip

Thanks folks, I'll have a scout of those component vendors and if no joy, visit a dealership parts dept in person...

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