why does the bell ring just before i start the engine in my kia spectra, it will ring about 7 times if i wait before starting the engine

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Asked by jhutchison Apr 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM about the Kia Spectra

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It might be waking up the hamsters. Any trouble lights? Seat belt warning?

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Haha you mean the hampsters in the wheel that drive the vehicle?

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no to all, i was informed that the chime was for the oil pump and that i should not start the engine until the chimming stops. this has been since i bought the car my husband says, im wrong, but he can't tell me what the chimming is for so i was hoping to get an answer here

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