Huss Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 My alarm has started to go off within a minute or so of locking the car. Nothing I can see is causing the alarm..i.e open windows, door or boot ajar and I now have to leave it on my drive unlocked if I, or the neighbours, are to get any sleep. Before carting off to the stealers any suggestions or pointers? regards huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Have you tried turning off the interior sensors? I.e. the button on the inside of the drivers door sill? that may discount or prove something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Tried that thanks Ska..... no difference. I've had 84,000 relatively trouble free miles - I just hope this isn't the beginning of the notorious A8 'glitches' coming to visit. huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I had something like this a few months ago and it ended up being the bonnet sensor. Make sure the bonnet is pushed right down as far as it will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 If you disconnect the alarm horn do you think you'll have a flat batt in the morn? Or can you disconnect the car batt and lock up? What resetting issues does that course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Raincoat, Hadn't thought to look there will do so tonight! Is the sensor obvious? Sneaky, have you heard the horn..it's abloody disgrace to call itself an alarm - but unfotunately still loud enough to a) wear down the battery b) wear down the will to live. peep,peep,peep,aaarghh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 By the sounds of it the alarm sound you are hearing is not the main alarm as it is LOUD! The sound I had was a beep beep sound similar to a loud alarm clock which I believe tells you when a door is open (or the bonnet) when the main alarm is activated. It is there to attract your attention because something isn't properly closed. I would guess there is probably a sensor for the boot as well. I don't know where the bonnet sensor is located as I noticed the shut lines of the bonnet was above the main bodywork so just gently pushed it down so it locked in place - The sound then stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 The sensors you guys refer to are pin swicthes IMO (look near the brake fluid reservoir, remember when closing the bonet there are two catches at each end. The boot has two pin switches on the actual err boot lid, may be a broken connection or dry joint etc. Its all about taking them out and completing the circuit. Do you have the beep feature on when locking it? because from what I've seen on my car if you leave a door/bonnet/boot ajar then the doors do lock but there is no beep to signify the alarm is set. If you do then when you lock and if you have a faulty pin switch then it wont beep when locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Raincoat / Ska I think between you may have cracked it. I opened up the boot and found the two sensors on the edge of the lid. I gave them both a thorough wiggle just in case they were sticking. I did the same for the sensor under the bonnet and made sure the bonnet was shut tight. It's funny as I have been having trouble with the bonnet sticking on one side when trying to open it recently Anyways I locked the car over 30 mins ago now and zero peeps! Bearing in mind it wouldn't stay silent for longer than 40 secs previously this is a result. If this lasts all night I'll be well chuffed. Hope it's not too premature but THANKS A LOT FELLAS! Top Result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Crikey Ska! Is that a bit of cabbage on the side of your engine? Must be where you’ve been eating your dinner of it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 No not Cabbage just some salad for me thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bugger...I DID speak too soon. The dreaded beeps are back!! The source is to the left of the boot just next to the compartment for the Autochanger. Indeed the panelling has slats in it so I assume this is to allow the Alarm to be heard. So it's back to the drawing board. Think I'll look for the fuse and kill it that way. I don't really need the alarm so I wouldn't miss it. I just hope it isn't some multi-purpose fuse so I'm not obliged to knock out something useful. Oh..and my brake-light failed this morning They say things come in threes...so what's next? regards huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 what about fault codes? Have you got access to VAGcom? that should tell you straight away what the problem is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 The horn is here. The CD changer sits below.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Bugger...I DID speak too soon. The dreaded beeps are back!! The source is to the left of the boot just next to the compartment for the Autochanger. Indeed the panelling has slats in it so I assume this is to allow the Alarm to be heard. So it's back to the drawing board. Think I'll look for the fuse and kill it that way. I don't really need the alarm so I wouldn't miss it. I just hope it isn't some multi-purpose fuse so I'm not obliged to knock out something useful. Oh..and my brake-light failed this morning They say things come in threes...so what's next? regards huss [/ QUOTE ] The boot-beeps are the alarm back-up battery signalling that its on its last legs. I've got the same thing happening on mine. I 'demoed' it an audi assist chap recently and he told me that's what it was. Going to get it replaced at next service (soon) so hopefully it will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Left the sunroof open yesterday after setting the alarm and the beeps started after approx 2 minutes. Closed the sunroof and they stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Bugger...I DID speak too soon. The dreaded beeps are back!! The source is to the left of the boot just next to the compartment for the Autochanger. Indeed the panelling has slats in it so I assume this is to allow the Alarm to be heard. So it's back to the drawing board. Think I'll look for the fuse and kill it that way. I don't really need the alarm so I wouldn't miss it. I just hope it isn't some multi-purpose fuse so I'm not obliged to knock out something useful. Oh..and my brake-light failed this morning They say things come in threes...so what's next? regards huss [/ QUOTE ] The boot-beeps are the alarm back-up battery signalling that its on its last legs. I've got the same thing happening on mine. I 'demoed' it an audi assist chap recently and he told me that's what it was. Going to get it replaced at next service (soon) so hopefully it will go away. [/ QUOTE ] Ska, No access to VAGCOM unfortunately. Crasher, did he show you where the back-up battery resides. Is this something I could change - assuming I can get hold of one? huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hidden behind one of the boot panels. As you look into the boot its on the left. Saying that, i have extra kit installed in that area as well so getting to it is not an easy task for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Thanks Crasher. Strange thing I mentioned that the rear brake bulb had blown in an earlier post. Well I've changed it yesterday and the alarm problem appears to have disappeared. I'm just wondering if the failing bulb could have had anything to do with it. It's been a couple of days now and I'm 'touching wood' Will wait a week before getting overly excited. regards huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Yeah thats right, I've that read some where (proly Audiworld). I thinks they are on the same circuit. Hope its fixed m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I hope so too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I hope so too [/ QUOTE ] Me 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Well what can I say.... One week on and not a single problem with the alarm going off. Will never know for sure if the failing bulb caused the alarm but it's mighty strange that since the bulb was replaced (actually did the pair to be on the safe side)the problem has disappeared. Just happy I didn't have to pay a stealer 90+VAT per hour to scratch their own heads. Pair of Bosch bulbs...£2.69! Thanks for all the suggestions and pointers fellas - very much appreciated and why I love this place sooo much regards huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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