Beeping...?

briantilley · 11th March 2007, 16:55

Hi there.

Having just taken delivery of a 2005 ZT 160+ (1.8T), I've just noticed something that I'd like some advice about. Hope you guys can help...

Today, whilst driving along, there came a sound - three rapid beeps, followed a second or two later by five rapid beeps (I think that was the number, but I could be wrong) - from the centre console area. It was the type of sound a speed camera warning device might make, but there was no camera in sight (though I think there used to be one there), and I didn't know the car had such a device fitted. Nothing else was (and is) obviously wrong.

If this is in the manual somewhere, I apologise for bothering you but I'm still ploughing my way through it!

Thanks :lol:

Christopher · 11th March 2007, 17:02

Do you have TrafficMaster installed at all?

briantilley · 11th March 2007, 17:30

Thanks for the prompt reply.

I'm not sure if Trafficmaster is fitted - how would I tell?

lightpainter · 11th March 2007, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by briantilley

Thanks for the prompt reply.

I'm not sure if Trafficmaster is fitted - how would I tell?

Not sure, not sure, what kind of enthusiast are you?
I have a Clarion Sat Nav and I get a beep when I drive to within 100Yd’s of my destination.

Ivan · 11th March 2007, 17:52

i get a series of 3 bleeps when i switch my car off........ i thought it was something to do with the imobliser???

Christopher · 11th March 2007, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by briantilley

Thanks for the prompt reply.

I'm not sure if Trafficmaster is fitted - how would I tell?

If you have the Message Center in the Instrument Pack - you should see the TrafficMaster logo flash up when you turn the ignition on ...

Keith · 11th March 2007, 18:46

It will probably be the Smartnav system. Do you have a Smartnav button under the ATC panel?

briantilley · 11th March 2007, 19:08

OK - I think I have it sorted out, with you guys' help...

The car does not have the message centre, nor does it have a trip computer, nor does it have full Sat Nav. But it DOES have TrafficMaster SmartNav. I pressed the magic button to get connected to their control centre, and a very nice lady explained it all to me

So, the beeps were a speed camera warning.

Thanks again!

Kandyman · 11th March 2007, 19:15

I would like SmartNav installed, It would be nice to have someone to talk to

Rich · 11th March 2007, 19:44

I am constantly amazed by all these people who sell their cars with sat nav subscriptions still in tact! (or am I missing something here?)

I don't know whether to say use it while you can or do the honest thing and inform the seller

11th March 2007, 16:55	#1
briantilley Avid contributor ZT 160+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marldon, Devon Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beeping...? Hi there. Having just taken delivery of a 2005 ZT 160+ (1.8T), I've just noticed something that I'd like some advice about. Hope you guys can help... Today, whilst driving along, there came a sound - three rapid beeps, followed a second or two later by five rapid beeps (I think that was the number, but I could be wrong) - from the centre console area. It was the type of sound a speed camera warning device might make, but there was no camera in sight (though I think there used to be one there), and I didn't know the car had such a device fitted. Nothing else was (and is) obviously wrong. If this is in the manual somewhere, I apologise for bothering you but I'm still ploughing my way through it! Thanks :lol: __________________ Welsh MG Enthusiast

11th March 2007, 17:02	#2
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Do you have TrafficMaster installed at all? __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

11th March 2007, 17:30	#3
briantilley Avid contributor ZT 160+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marldon, Devon Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm not sure if Trafficmaster is fitted - how would I tell? __________________ Welsh MG Enthusiast

11th March 2007, 19:08	#8
briantilley Avid contributor ZT 160+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marldon, Devon Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK - I think I have it sorted out, with you guys' help... The car does not have the message centre, nor does it have a trip computer, nor does it have full Sat Nav. But it DOES have TrafficMaster SmartNav. I pressed the magic button to get connected to their control centre, and a very nice lady explained it all to me So, the beeps were a speed camera warning. Thanks again! __________________ Welsh MG Enthusiast

11th March 2007, 19:44	#10
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	I am constantly amazed by all these people who sell their cars with sat nav subscriptions still in tact! (or am I missing something here?) I don't know whether to say use it while you can or do the honest thing and inform the seller __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

11th March 2007, 17:52	#5
Ivan Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 166 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i get a series of 3 bleeps when i switch my car off........ i thought it was something to do with the imobliser???

11th March 2007, 18:46	#7
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	It will probably be the Smartnav system. Do you have a Smartnav button under the ATC panel?

11th March 2007, 19:15	#9
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I would like SmartNav installed, It would be nice to have someone to talk to