Reverse Sound

[TwentyTwentyThree]

https://www.megaohmmotorsports.com/...hoAgqeTH_GBR7E0nqglnoD6InPlTEEZnqfyUDDyN_DLV9

Is this the only game in town? Just confirming with the forum before I proceed with purchase.

thank you.

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[KSkel]

Same, also don’t zip tie to the air dam.

 

[daczone]

https://www.megaohmmotorsports.com/...hoAgqeTH_GBR7E0nqglnoD6InPlTEEZnqfyUDDyN_DLV9

Is this the only game in town? Just confirming with the forum before I proceed with purchase.

thank you.

$5 in parts if you want to DIY... It's just a 4 ohm resistor to replace the speaker.

 

[WXman]

I thought I saw a video of a guy just unplugging it? He reached under the front bumper and unplugged the speaker in 5 seconds. Is that not the one?

 

[TwentyTwentyThree]

I thought I saw a video of a guy just unplugging it? He reached under the front bumper and unplugged the speaker in 5 seconds. Is that not the one?

I did too. I was under the impression it’ll throw errors on the dash.

I just want to change up the routine of announcing to the entire neighborhood that I have arrived, or departed.

 

[bmwhitetx]

I did too. I was under the impression it’ll throw errors on the dash.

I just want to change up the routine of alerting the entire neighborhood that I have arrived, or departed.

Read the link in post 4 and there are other posts here (e.g., look below at the section called Similar Threads). Will explain all the options you have.

IIRC just unplugging can throw errors and the inevitable corrosion on the exposed connections can make reversal difficult.

 

[TwentyTwentyThree]

Read the link in post 4 and there are other posts here (e.g., look below at the section called Similar Threads). Will explain all the options you have.

IIRC just unplugging can throw errors and the inevitable corrosion on the exposed connections can make reversal difficult.

Yup. I don’t like experiments. Just confirming the bit in my first post works, buying it.

 

[Dan C]

The reverse alarm is there for a reason. The truck is very quiet, you don't want the misfortune of hitting someone. It really isn't that loud. I know what you are thinking, my truck will automatically stop and alert me that something is there. Maybe it will, I wouldn't stand behind my truck wnile my wife tried to back over me.

 

[TwentyTwentyThree]

The reverse alarm is there for a reason. The truck is very quiet, you don't want the misfortune of hitting someone. It really isn't that loud. I know what you are thinking, my truck will automatically stop and alert me that something is there. Maybe it will, I wouldn't stand behind my truck wnile my wife tried to back over me.

I just want the Humpty Dumpty noise to go away.

 

[Rayden]

Yeah, sort of surprised that there's not an option to change the beep to a different noise. I was at a supercharger the other day and a cybertruck pulled up. When he locked his doors, it did the "Iron Man Repulsor Charging" sound.

 

[TwentyTwentyThree]

Yeah, sort of surprised that there's not an option to change the beep to a different noise. I was at a supercharger the other day and a cybertruck pulled up. When he locked his doors, it did the "Iron Man Repulsor Charging" sound.

I frankly see no value in it whatsoever, my gas powered car before this one was way quieter when backing up

 

[Rayden]

I frankly see no value in it whatsoever, my gas powered car before this one was way quieter when backing up

Well, sort of like being able to change your ringtone from whatever the default is. I will admit, at least it's not quite as obnoxious as the back up beeping on my box truck.

 

[Maineiac12]

IIRC, the 2025 trucks have a different sound that is a softer tone. Either way, it’s still annoying to everyone around you when you’re hooking up a trailer at a campground in the morning.

 

[chl]

The reverse alarm is there for a reason. The truck is very quiet, you don't want the misfortune of hitting someone. It really isn't that loud. I know what you are thinking, my truck will automatically stop and alert me that something is there. Maybe it will, I wouldn't stand behind my truck wnile my wife tried to back over me.

I would just point out the obvious - if you disable this federally mandated safety system and someone gets injured as a result, your civil liability will likely be enhanced. (Why not ask you insurance company what they think about disabling it?)

It is also a violation of federal law (and perhaps your state law) to disable it.

So you have been warned.
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Yes, it can be 'annoying' but some back up noise is required, as is the low speed warning noise, by federal law. It was mandated for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

As the linked device mentions in the disclaimer:

Per Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 141, manufacturers are required to equip certain hybrid and electric vehicles with pedestrian alert sounds to enhance safety. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. By purchasing this product, you accept full responsibility for its use and any associated risks. MegaOhm Motorsports accepts no liability for injury, property damage, or consequential damages resulting from the installation or use of this product.
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The modifying or disabling of this system is prohibited (federal law):

"... prohibits vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and motor vehicle repair businesses from rendering the sound system inoperative, though they may alter, replace or modify the alert to remedy a defect or non-compliance with the proposed safety standard. Manufacturers may not provide anyone, other than a dealer, a device designed to disable, alter, replace or modify the alert.... manufacturers who violate ...can be subject to civil penalties, and may be required to recall vehicles that fail to comply with the standard.. "

https://www.federalregister.gov/doc...requirements-for-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles

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[WXman]

It's also illegal to drive above the speed limit. I bet you do that weekly, maybe daily.

First thing my wife asked when I got my truck is "why does it sound like a construction vehicle?" I'll likely just unplug my speaker. Wrapping the connection in tape is cheaper than buying a fancy module.

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