Powerboost Reverse Beeping Discussion

[Ewheels]

I've read a few of these posts of the years and the opinions seem to be 50/50.

For it: "It's federally required, it helps keep people safe, and it's not that noticeable."
Against it: "It's obnoxious"

I understand the intent behind the law but my issue with it is that modern ICE cars are just as quiet these days and they are not required to beep when in reverse. When you're in a busy parking lot, can you really hear a Toyota Camry backing up? - No, you cannot. So why are EV's exclusively required to have this feature?

This seems like a perfect example of legislation that was not thought all the way through or written by someone who doesn't know what they're talking about.

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[WestTex277]

I totally agree. Camry’s and other models don’t make a sound backing up. I’ve always kept my vehicles pretty close to stock and like it that way. But I absolutely got sick of the reverse speaker after 8 months in my 2024. I’m all about safety. But sound was too much. Installed the MegaOhm bypass about an hour ago.

 

[AppRolls]

Took care of this with the Mega Ohm fix right after I got the truck 3+ years ago.

 

[Ewheels]

I bought the MegaOhm bypass yesterday. Excited to get it installed and be done with the obnoxious reverse beeping.

 

[brainodo]

I printed this cap and it reduced the noise enough that I don't notice it.
https://www.printables.com/model/161446-fits-ford-f150-backup-alarm-quieting-cap/files

 

[Chuck Woolery]

This seems like a perfect example of legislation that was not thought all the way through or written by someone who doesn't know what they're talking about.

^ this. Someone who doesn't own an EV, never will, prolly doesn't even drive themselves thought it was a good idea and got a pat on the back for making a change.

You're forgetting a subset of people in your rankings however, those of us that don't really care either way and aren't going to worry about either option. I agree it's not really necessary nor does it provide any extra bit of safety to anyone, however, it's also a federally mandated thing and I'm not really going to go to great lengths loosing sleep over it and/or disabling it because of the factor of immediately getting into trouble if there's an accident.

I would prefer the ability to change the sound, however, to something more entertaining. You know, maybe "Move bit$$ get out the way" by Disturbing the Peace and Ludacris.

 

[tbinmd]

I had a work truck that had a much louder reverse beeper, the PB one doesn’t both me at all. I laugh at the extent people go to disable it.

 

[MLH]

I had planned to disable it when I got my truck but after listening to it the juice isn’t worth it squeeze. It’s not that bad. If you must do something to your trunk go for it.​

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

I honestly really didn’t mind the back up chime all that much. But that fake George Jetson electric motor turbine sound drove me insane.
Worked on aircraft for many years so I have a good bit of hearing damage even though I wore ear plugs religiously. I would suspect that it simply has to do with the pitch or tone of that fake electric motor garbage.

Mega Ohm Motorsports to the rescue…..

 

[Whoosh]

I get that it's federally mandated and it doesn't bother me, what does bother me is that I also own a 23 explorer limited hybrid and it does not beep in reverse, just the sickly hum...

 

[cjm83]

Once I receive my order this is one of the things that I am looking to do and would most likely be here asking for guidance. I guess there is no time like the present to since the topic was brought up...

Can someone post the one that the majority of people buy that will work on a 2025 plat? And maybe the installation instructions? Currently I am unsure how this device will even connect up to the truck.

Thanks!

 

[Davexxxx]

Once I receive my order this is one of the things that I am looking to do and would most likely be here asking for guidance. I guess there is no time like the present to since the topic was brought up...

Can someone post the one that the majority of people buy that will work on a 2025 plat? And maybe the installation instructions? Currently I am unsure how this device will even connect up to the truck.

Thanks!

I installed the premium version, which can be linked to your homelink buttons. Also the fuel door pin.

https://www.megaohmmotorsports.com/

In a crowded parking lot, turn it on. At home, or a campground, turn it off.

The directions that came with them, were quite good.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

I get that it's federally mandated and it doesn't bother me, what does bother me is that I also own a 23 explorer limited hybrid and it does not beep in reverse, just the sickly hum...

This is a lot like a mattress tag.
It’s federally mandated for the manufacturer to install it. There is not law requiring it to be left in place or for it to be operational.

 

[Old Hat]

"nor does it provide any extra bit of safety to anyone"

Of course a reverse beeper adds a bit of safety. If a ped is not looking they will likely hear the beeper and look. Also, the beeper will come on as soon as truck is put into reverse, before it even begins to move, giving more time for peds to react.

In some situations it's not possible for a driver to see every possible person that may cross their path. It's also possible for a driver to simply fail at their job of properly checking before backing.

For these reasons I'd like to add one to my (non-powerboost) truck. Just need to find the right one. Not too loud or adjustable volume would be nice. Or just baffle it a bit.

 

[scott011422]

I was alway against disabling it being its federally mandated. After two years, I care less. It would be nice if you could temporarily disable it from the factory. Like holding a button for 5 seconds disables it for that reverse cycle. Having that go off at 3am sucks. Or for that matter, the entirety of trying to launch a boat. My boat launch you have to backup 90 degrees around a corner. 27 ft trailer on the truck in a tight crowded parking lot is ALL the beeping.

I finally unplugged it and it is so much nicer. I see above someone mentioned connecting it up to the homelink. I'll take a look at that. I don't have inspections here, But if ever in an accident..................

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