Beeping when turning off engine?

1992 HONDA ACCORD

109,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

MARCIA ROVINS

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Twice, in the past few weeks, when I shut off my engine and take the key out the car beeps like it would had I left the headlights on. If I take it out of park and put it back again, it's fine. It's really hot here in S. Nevada and I believe both times it happened I had driven home after my car was out in the sun for a few hours.

Aug 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM

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To me it sounds like the ignition switch is worn out, this will cause the beeping like you left the key in the switch. If it only does it in the hot weather I would not worry about it. The only thing I would look at is to make sure the car is not overheating which may cause the chime as well.

Aug 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM