[John Lewis]

Fixed it. 2018 EX-L
It’s two beepers. One in the driver’s side rear panel and the other under the bumper skin right in the middle.
For the bumper one I removed the 5 mm hex bolt under the left tail light, pulled the bumper skin back and put tape over the beeper. Everything there went back pretty easy, it took a little fiddling to get the weatherstrip back exactly right because I didn’t pay attention to what it look like before.
For the side rear panel I pop the cover off the netting clip, remove the 8 mm bolt and simply peel the panel back. There’s a black box there with three plugs in it. It’s held in place with one Phillips head screw on the top and a flat piece of metal that it just slides on to in the bottom of it. I opened it up and put a piece of tape over the beeper.
All is quiet.

 

[slipjohn1]

Try this...Hold the button on the rear hatch just above the license plate. Hold it till the automatic opening stops. Now you should have control. Only problem is that the hatch likes to be completely open or almost closed...finicky.

Now I haven't tried this driving yet, but would like to know the outcome. As I will eventually need to buy 8' 2x4s.

Report back.

How many 2x4s? They'll fit. I have put 2x4 and 2x6 in my 2017. Door will close fine. You gotta move front passenger seat up and put on that side, but they'll fit.

 

[John Lewis]

I fixed it.

Is anyone aware of the specific location of the rear hatch alarm on the 2016+ models? I just upgraded from an old Tacoma (which I loved) and cannot handle all the beeping noises. We like to haul our kayaks a few miles upriver from the cabin and the beeping frays everyones nerves.

I attempted to locate the sound but it seems there may be two speakers making the noise simultaneously. Pictures and detailed instructions would be greatly appreciated!


Here are the instructions for the previous generations:
http://www.piloteers.org/forums/2-general-discussions/35113-rear-hatch-alarm.html

Yes
One note- The one behind the bumper skin is the same one for when you lock the vehicle.

 

[ClarkGryphyn]

I may need to do this. I hate how freaking loud the beep is when you open or close the hatch.

 

[dmcneice]

I was able to locate the beepers on my 2018 Honda Pilot using this post, thanks. The outside beeper is behind the bumper skin directly under the center latch. I was able to pull the bumper out just enough to wedge two 2X4's in to keep a gap to work on the beeper. I used liquid electrical tape and once I removed the beeper I coated the connector with the LET. Once you undo the 5MM Allen bolt ( I took the tail light out too) the bumper will just pull out of the clips along the top. Removing that allen bolt will give you enough leeway to be able to pull the bumper out of the clips. I also pulled the gasket to make it easier to put the bumper back on. Aligning the clips of the bumper would be hard without removing the gasket. Just pull the gasket away from the car and it pushes right back on after all done. Same for the bumper, just pull it away from the back of the car. The photo of the interior beeper is correct with that box. I used some "Goop" brand glue and squirted some in the opening of the beeper inside the car. Taped over the hole so it didn't leak out while drying and VIOLA! No more incessant beeping from this car. I swear, the beeping with the seatbelt combined with the door lock beeping, and the walking away beeping made me want to sell this car. Thankfully I was able to stop most of it. I saved the beeper incase I ever sell the car, but I am glad to have a quiet car now. No more waking folks up if we go camping or the wife when I am home and open the gate early in the morning.

Remove that 5MM allen bolt

Beeper is under the center, just below the latch of the tailgate. It is the black square thing attached to the wiring. You can see the hole in the beeper for the super loud beeping sound to escape out of...

That is the mounting hole where the beeper was attached.

 

[Nail Grease]

I haaayte the beeping 😬
This will be done.
When I get to it.
Someday.
Soon.

 

[allenga]

I was able to locate the beepers on my 2018 Honda Pilot using this post, thanks. The outside beeper is behind the bumper skin directly under the center latch. I was able to pull the bumper out just enough to wedge two 2X4's in to keep a gap to work on the beeper. I used liquid electrical tape and once I removed the beeper I coated the connector with the LET. Once you undo the 5MM Allen bolt ( I took the tail light out too) the bumper will just pull out of the clips along the top. Removing that allen bolt will give you enough leeway to be able to pull the bumper out of the clips. I also pulled the gasket to make it easier to put the bumper back on. Aligning the clips of the bumper would be hard without removing the gasket. Just pull the gasket away from the car and it pushes right back on after all done. Same for the bumper, just pull it away from the back of the car. The photo of the interior beeper is correct with that box. I used some "Goop" brand glue and squirted some in the opening of the beeper inside the car. Taped over the hole so it didn't leak out while drying and VIOLA! No more incessant beeping from this car. I swear, the beeping with the seatbelt combined with the door lock beeping, and the walking away beeping made me want to sell this car. Thankfully I was able to stop most of it. I saved the beeper incase I ever sell the car, but I am glad to have a quiet car now. No more waking folks up if we go camping or the wife when I am home and open the gate early in the morning.
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Remove that 5MM allen bolt


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Beeper is under the center, just below the latch of the tailgate. It is the black square thing attached to the wiring. You can see the hole in the beeper for the super loud beeping sound to escape out of...

View attachment 138213
That is the mounting hole where the beeper was attached.

I can't tell, did you unplug and remove the beeper in the photo. Which beep function is eliminated. Thank you

 

[dmcneice]

I can't tell, did you unplug and remove the beeper in the photo. Which beep function is eliminated. Thank you

HI, sorry for the delay. I did remove it completely. It is the one for the opening/closing of the the back gate. There are two, one inside and one out. Super loud in a campground or other environment where you want to be quiet.

 

[The Todd]

Wow, yet another reason I'm glad I don't have a Gen3! LOL

 

[Nail Grease]

Wow, yet another reason I'm glad I don't have a Gen3! LOL

Seriously insane beeeep!
Like my tinnitus isn't bad enough. 😖

 

[ERY]

Fixed it. 2018 EX-L
It’s two beepers. One in the driver’s side rear panel and the other under the bumper skin right in the middle.
For the bumper one I removed the 5 mm hex bolt under the left tail light, pulled the bumper skin back and put tape over the beeper. Everything there went back pretty easy, it took a little fiddling to get the weatherstrip back exactly right because I didn’t pay attention to what it look like before.
For the side rear panel I pop the cover off the netting clip, remove the 8 mm bolt and simply peel the panel back. There’s a black box there with three plugs in it. It’s held in place with one Phillips head screw on the top and a flat piece of metal that it just slides on to in the bottom of it. I opened it up and put a piece of tape over the beeper.
All is quiet. View attachment 133140 View attachment 133141 View attachment 133142 View attachment 133143

Fixed it. 2018 EX-L
It’s two beepers. One in the driver’s side rear panel and the other under the bumper skin right in the middle.
For the bumper one I removed the 5 mm hex bolt under the left tail light, pulled the bumper skin back and put tape over the beeper. Everything there went back pretty easy, it took a little fiddling to get the weatherstrip back exactly right because I didn’t pay attention to what it look like before.
For the side rear panel I pop the cover off the netting clip, remove the 8 mm bolt and simply peel the panel back. There’s a black box there with three plugs in it. It’s held in place with one Phillips head screw on the top and a flat piece of metal that it just slides on to in the bottom of it. I opened it up and put a piece of tape over the beeper.
All is quiet. View attachment 133140 View attachment 133141 View attachment 133142 View attachment 133143

This is very helpful for a permanent solution, thank-you. I found I could just turn the latch mechanism in the tailgate to the closed and locked position. Beeping stopped. When I’m done driving with tailgate open I found I had to have car turned off, “open” (or release) the tailgate by using the key fob, and then when the lock releases/clicks, I have to manually put it back into the open position so it can be closed properly again.

I have also used this as an anchor point to tie the tailgate partway closed when I have a load in the back.

 

[Doje]

I was able to locate the beepers on my 2018 Honda Pilot using this post, thanks. The outside beeper is behind the bumper skin directly under the center latch. I was able to pull the bumper out just enough to wedge two 2X4's in to keep a gap to work on the beeper. I used liquid electrical tape and once I removed the beeper I coated the connector with the LET. Once you undo the 5MM Allen bolt ( I took the tail light out too) the bumper will just pull out of the clips along the top. Removing that allen bolt will give you enough leeway to be able to pull the bumper out of the clips. I also pulled the gasket to make it easier to put the bumper back on. Aligning the clips of the bumper would be hard without removing the gasket. Just pull the gasket away from the car and it pushes right back on after all done. Same for the bumper, just pull it away from the back of the car. The photo of the interior beeper is correct with that box. I used some "Goop" brand glue and squirted some in the opening of the beeper inside the car. Taped over the hole so it didn't leak out while drying and VIOLA! No more incessant beeping from this car. I swear, the beeping with the seatbelt combined with the door lock beeping, and the walking away beeping made me want to sell this car. Thankfully I was able to stop most of it. I saved the beeper incase I ever sell the car, but I am glad to have a quiet car now. No more waking folks up if we go camping or the wife when I am home and open the gate early in the morning.
View attachment 138211
Remove that 5MM allen bolt


View attachment 138212
Beeper is under the center, just below the latch of the tailgate. It is the black square thing attached to the wiring. You can see the hole in the beeper for the super loud beeping sound to escape out of...

View attachment 138213
That is the mounting hole where the beeper was attached.

Thanks for this post. I was able to put tape over the beeper and it’s much quieter now.