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Old Jul 11, 2021 | 09:06 PM
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Most people disable their buzzer/chime, but im ironically looking for help with the opposite. The prior owner of my 1998 dodge ram van looks like they took the buzzer module off (it appears that the connector is there but the module was removed). I leave my lights on a lot, and i want the buzzer back, but i cant find anything online or a part number or anything. Is there a way to just swap in a chime module instead? Well, i dont know if this 1998 van was buzzer or chime (my 1995 and 2000 ram trucks are a chime). The manual for the 1998 van though says it is a buzzer module, so we'll go with that. Like i mentioned, since i cant find what i need, is there some sort of way to wire in a chime module from another similar 2nd gen or something?
 
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Most people disable their buzzer/chime, but im ironically looking for help with the opposite. The prior owner of my 1998 dodge ram van looks like they took the buzzer module off (it appears that the connector is there but the module was removed). I leave my lights on a lot, and i want the buzzer back, but i cant find anything online or a part number or anything. Is there a way to just swap in a chime module instead? Well, i dont know if this 1998 van was buzzer or chime (my 1995 and 2000 ram trucks are a chime). The manual for the 1998 van though says it is a buzzer module, so we'll go with that. Like i mentioned, since i cant find what i need, is there some sort of way to wire in a chime module from another similar 2nd gen or something?
If the wires are the same you can. I don't know the vans well enough to say yes
 
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 08:49 PM
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If the wires are the same you can. I don't know the vans well enough to say yes
Problem is that i cant even find a 2nd gen chime module. Is it called something else? Theres no way between ebay and google, that im unable to find what i need lol
 
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 09:39 PM
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Problem is that i cant even find a 2nd gen chime module. Is it called something else? Theres no way between ebay and google, that im unable to find what i need lol
it's part of the CTM (Central Timer Module)
 
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 10:36 PM
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it's part of the CTM (Central Timer Module)
I dont think so, i can see the CTM which has two connectors going into it. The third connector comes from the CTM and normally has the buzzer module inserted in it, however it is empty as my OP said. The manual also shows this outlined specifically that it is its own module. This is why im having a hard time finding a replacement, however at the same time it shouldnt be this hard lol
 
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I dont think so, i can see the CTM which has two connectors going into it. The third connector comes from the CTM and normally has the buzzer module inserted in it, however it is empty as my OP said. The manual also shows this outlined specifically that it is its own module. This is why im having a hard time finding a replacement, however at the same time it shouldnt be this hard lol
chime became a thing in 98 on the Rams and became part of the CTM. Wasnt talking about the vans
 
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Steve Do you have a Ram truck or the full size Van? Or a minivan? Because if you are looking for a full size van or minivan you'll in the wrong section. Also is the buzzer for the ignition key or the lights being left on?
 
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Steve Do you have a Ram truck or the full size Van? Or a minivan? Because if you are looking for a full size van or minivan you'll in the wrong section. Also is the buzzer for the ignition key or the lights being left on?
Its the 1998 dodge ram van. I normally posted here in the past because i wasnt aware there was a van section. Its second gen and most stuff is similar with the trucks (i have 1995 and 2000 ram trucks too). Im not sure what you mean by your last question. As mentioned, there is no buzzer; the other owner took it out and im trying to replace it with the same module if i can find it, or, wire in a chime module from a truck if its the same wires (doubtful tho)
 
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