Disable back up reverse beeping?

[Brittk12]

Is there a way to turn off the beeping it makes when backing up?

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[TRP]

Nope. Pedestrian warning. I only hear it when I have the radio turned down. I didn't even know it was a thing for a few weeks after I got the car

 

[HuntingPudel]

There is a thread that shows how to open up the speaker and stuff it with something to muffle it.

 

[Brittk12]

Nope. Pedestrian warning. I only hear it when I have the radio turned down. I didn't even know it was a thing for a few weeks after I got the car

Dang. That's crazy. I only noticed it after a few times backing up.

 

[v8318cid]

I could live with the backup beep, as it is only on for a short time. Its that infernal howler that runs anytime the car is in gear that drives me nuts. I've tried muffling the speaker (not sure I want to remove it as long as the car is under warranty), but all it did was make it louder somehow... Holding out hope that the factory scan tool will give me some leverage there...

 

[zvez]

Dang. That's crazy. I only noticed it after a few times backing up.

nhtsa mandates evs to make certain level of sound at speeds UNDER 18.6 mph. https://www.greencarreports.com/new...hybrids-electrics-to-take-full-effect-in-2020

 

[RickMachE]

Me thinks people should research EVs before spending $60k. Objecting to federally mandated features is pretty silly, since it's easy to find and a known thing before purchase.

 

[markboris]

It is very easy to get to the pedestrian/backup speaker. #13
You can block the speaker grill with something like cardboard. #72
You can also disconnect the speaker but you have to put a 4.7 ohm 3-5 watt resistor across the speaker wires otherwise you will get a warning in the driver display that the pedestrian warning system is malfunctioning. https://www.amazon.com/RESISTOR-CER...ywords=4.7+ohm+resistor&qid=1630592045&sr=8-9

 

[RickMachE]

And, should you hit a pedestrian, when his/her lawyer comes after you, and in discovery they find what you did, be prepared for you insurer to start pulling fine print from your liability policy...

 

[Trede]

It is very easy to get to the pedestrian/backup speaker. #13
You can block the speaker grill with something like cardboard. #72
You can also disconnect the speaker but you have to put a 4.7 ohm 3-5 watt resistor across the speaker wires otherwise you will get a warning in the driver display that the pedestrian warning system is malfunctioning. https://www.amazon.com/RESISTOR-CER...ywords=4.7+ohm+resistor&qid=1630592045&sr=8-9

Yeah...this is all moderately to highly illegal (pretty sure disconnecting/disabling/muffling the pedestrian alert system is a felony, but I'm not a lawyer). It only makes noise when you're backing up (for safety) and under a certain speed (IIRC it's around 30mph?...for pedestrians...so they know you exist). If you're THAT worried about your car making ANY noise at all...maybe get a really old single speed bicycle (so it won't make that infernal clicking when you're not pedaling)

 

[markboris]

And, should you hit a pedestrian, when his/her lawyer comes after you, and in discovery they find what you did, be prepared for you insurer to start pulling fine print from your liability policy...

Agree with you, however, I am not sure how many people here have hit a pedestrian but I would say it is a rare occurrence. I have been driving over 50 years and close to one million miles and haven't hit anyone yet. Besides if the Mach-E did hit a pedestrian or anything for that matter, the front or rear crash avoidance system would have failed.

 

[generaltso]

Holding out hope that the factory scan tool will give me some leverage there...

It won't. But it's really not that hard to remedy.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/disable-backup-beeping.4684/post-147364

 

[DYohn]

Agree with you, however, I am not sure how many people here have hit a pedestrian but I would say it is a rare occurrence. I have been driving over 50 years and close to one million miles and haven't hit anyone yet. Besides if the Mach-E did hit a pedestrian or anything for that matter, the front or rear crash avoidance system would have failed.

To be fair, I suspect you have not been driving an EV for 50 years. They are nearly silent to pedestrians, except for tire on pavement and maybe cooling system fans... Thus the Federal regulations for noise output.

 

[RickMachE]

Yeah...this is all moderately to highly illegal (pretty sure disconnecting/disabling/muffling the pedestrian alert system is a felony, but I'm not a lawyer). It only makes noise when you're backing up (for safety) and under a certain speed (IIRC it's around 30mph?...for pedestrians...so they know you exist). If you're THAT worried about your car making ANY noise at all...maybe get a really old single speed bicycle (so it won't make that infernal clicking when you're not pedaling)

Wow, really? My bike makes lots of clicking noise. Oh yeah, that's the playing card I have with the clothespin...

 

[RickMachE]

Agree with you, however, I am not sure how many people here have hit a pedestrian but I would say it is a rare occurrence. I have been driving over 50 years and close to one million miles and haven't hit anyone yet. Besides if the Mach-E did hit a pedestrian or anything for that matter, the front or rear crash avoidance system would have failed.

Yeah, you're not understanding the purpose of the sound. You can't compare your experience driving a vehicle where the engine makes noise with a vehicle where it doesn't - so the sound has to be generated.

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