Ignition Concern

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
135,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL LABARBERA
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I had a mechanic change the evaporator core to fix the air conditioner. Before the job, when I would turn the key off to shut off the car, it would always make several beeps. After the job was complete, when I shut off the car, there is no more beeping. I presume this is something important and I am concerned. Can you please shed some light on this concern?

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Michael
Oct 17, 2016 at 8:38 PM
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JIS001
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The dash has to be removed for that job so most likely they forgot to plug the beeper back in?
Oct 17, 2016 at 8:59 PM
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MICHAEL LABARBERA
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Is that something to be concerned with? It beeps for a reason, but I am not sure what that reason is. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 17, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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JIS001
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It is a warning beep to let you know key is in the ignition, low on fuel, overheating, low oil, lights on etc... so it is helpfull to have.
Oct 17, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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MICHAEL LABARBERA
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Thank you!
Oct 18, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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