spaceshipcrew Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Garagist at Toyota brandgarage says 'impossible, will damage and loss of guarantee' but Thai often talk out of their neck, and somebody else said 'sure it's possible' Any experiences ? Edited July 2, 2009 by spaceshipcrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lopburi99 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) I also can't stand the stupid beeping in our Altis. However, being "Fair and Balanced", I will admit the beeping had reminded my wife several times that she was in reverse possibly preventing a mishap. She worried about that and argued against us buying an automatic for that reason, she having driven only manual shift vehicles. I told her no way would I subject myself to her (less than smooth) clutch operation! Edited July 2, 2009 by Lopburi99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yep, hate them beeps ....... another 5 years u will have beeping in a different tone on the forward gear...... and another for when u move your seat, and more beeps for braking.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceshipcrew Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 I also can't stand the stupid beeping in our Altis. However, being "Fair and Balanced", I will admit the beeping had reminded my wife several times that she was in reverse possibly preventing a mishap. She worried about that and argued against us buying an automatic for that reason, she having driven only manual shift vehicles. I told her no way would I subject myself to her (less than smooth) clutch operation! Somebody who is not aware of the gear switched in reverse should NOT drive a car at all !!! The car in question is luckily not my car (would never buy a new style Toyota myself, also for that reason) but of a Thai friend who asked me for advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I also can't stand the stupid beeping in our Altis. However, being "Fair and Balanced", I will admit the beeping had reminded my wife several times that she was in reverse possibly preventing a mishap. She worried about that and argued against us buying an automatic for that reason, she having driven only manual shift vehicles. I told her no way would I subject myself to her (less than smooth) clutch operation! Somebody who is not aware of the gear switched in reverse should NOT drive a car at all !!! The car in question is luckily not my car (would never buy a new style Toyota myself, also for that reason) but of a Thai friend who asked me for advise. I think all cars should have them, how many times do you follow a car in Bangkok and it does NOT have a dent in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcon Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I think the reverse beep is good for people around the car to know when you are reversing (pedestrians). Beeping inside the car is absolutely annoying, as another poster said if you don't know you're in reverse, you shouldn't be driving. I think all cars should have some sort of 'beep override' like sports cars and traction-control override. I'm not even in Thailand now but just writing this I'm getting re-annoyed by all of the same Toyota beeping sounds in my head... maybe one longer beep is enough, anything beyond that is overkill or for morons IMO. Ever been in or around a Toyota when a Thai is trying to parallel park? Like fingernails on a chalkboard I tell you. Try driving a Range Rover - holy christ, the amount of beeping is insane, beeps for everything - the car just beeps for fun I think to annoy the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceshipcrew Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 I also can't stand the stupid beeping in our Altis. However, being "Fair and Balanced", I will admit the beeping had reminded my wife several times that she was in reverse possibly preventing a mishap. She worried about that and argued against us buying an automatic for that reason, she having driven only manual shift vehicles. I told her no way would I subject myself to her (less than smooth) clutch operation! Somebody who is not aware of the gear switched in reverse should NOT drive a car at all !!! The car in question is luckily not my car (would never buy a new style Toyota myself, also for that reason) but of a Thai friend who asked me for advise. I think all cars should have them, how many times do you follow a car in Bangkok and it does NOT have a dent in the back? Thats typically Thai way of solving problems the upsidedown way Is it not about time the gov will open it's blurred mind and finally start paying some attention to that whole traffic problem here ? Or are the people here already been given up when it comes to education ?? Or are foreigners really 'the only problem'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante7 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Take the fuse out for the reversing sensors? Brigante7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Take the fuse out for the reversing sensors? Brigante7. I think you will find that will also kill your reversing lights too. Why is it such an issue how much time do you spend with the car in reverse anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 We have to take the good with the bad, my case the silly beep is a blessing, save a child life, on the other hand I concur it is Annoying. If one wants to it would be fairly easy to disconnect it yourself, i.e., just find and remove the FUSE! keep in mind this at your on RISK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 In the dark you can't clearly see the gear position so audio reminder that you are in R instead of D is not so bad, though annoying, I agree. Why not disconnect the beeper itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceshipcrew Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 In the dark you can't clearly see the gear position so audio reminder that you are in R instead of D is not so bad, though annoying, I agree.Why not disconnect the beeper itself? Where to find that stupid thing ? Beeps are for total dumbasses (same as backside mirrors on SUV's) so away with excuses, yes lot of da's on this roads, about 90%, but if those silly warnings can't be switched off for professional drivers it's a cheap crap car even when oversized Camry. (and it is indeed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Beeps are for total dumbasses (same as backside mirrors on SUV's) /quote] Just tell that to the families of kids who have been ran over in their driveway because they were in a blind spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just curious, is this just a pedestrian warning alarm and something separate from the backup ultrasonic object detection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 replace the position of the beebs. i got one in a new vios, and i moved (not disconnected) the beeper under the backseat. now it isn't loud anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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