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Knight Rider KITT Scanner (NBC 1982 AI supercar scanning sweep): Free Tesla Lock Sound Download

KITT's red-light scanner sweep from Knight Rider: that slow left-right pulse across the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am hood that made an entire generation want a talking car.

Tesla & EV sound · 4.2 seconds · WAV format · Free download

Compatible with Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X (2020–2026). Works with all Tesla vehicles that support custom lock sounds.

How to install: Download the WAV file, rename it to LockChime.wav, copy to a FAT32-formatted USB drive, insert into your Tesla. The custom lock sound activates automatically.

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Knight Rider KITT Scanner (NBC 1982 AI supercar scanning sweep)

KITT's red-light scanner sweep from Knight Rider: that slow left-right pulse across the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am hood that made an entire generation want a talking car.

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This sound is on the quieter side. Crank Tesla volume to 7+ for best effect.
submitted by Glen A. Larson / Universal TV
source Knight Rider (NBC, 1982–1986), created by Glen A. Larson. KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am with a red Cylon-style scanner and AI voice (William Daniels). Use case: your Tesla now communicates with you via iconic 80s TV vibes. Trivia: the KITT prop car — a modified Pontiac Trans Am — sold at auction in 2014 for $300,000.