Boot Is Beeping

[Niraj]

Just noticed the other day, when i disconnected the negative Battery terminal from the Battery, there was a beeping from the boot / rear end of the car.

I'm not sure where it came from because it would only beep for a few seconds then turn off. I was wondering if anyone knew what it was?

It happens every time i disconnect the Battery.

I haven't bothered investigating it properly, thought i'd ask you guys first.

Cheers.

:)

[rajhirani]

its to do with the security of the car.

Raj.

[Niraj]

its to do with the security of the car.

Raj.

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any idea what it means though?

i'm just curious, i know nothing is wrong.

[whiteman]

it is the Battery back up in the alarm me thinks,

[d3fy]

it is the battery back up in the alarm me thinks,

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It is, mine went on the blink and beeped all the time - so it was replaced under warranty

[Geoffers]

Yep - it's a power warning for the security system from the sounder at the rear of the car.

Don't forget to close your bonnet when you've finished testing Niraj..

[Jiberjaber]

Mine doesnt beep when I disconnect the Battery, so either they're talking prokies, or your alarm Battery back up is indeed on the way out...

I favour the later.

[lexicon]

Mine does it too - bleeps for about 5 secs after disconnecting the Battery.

Maybe later cars are different?

[Geoffers]

Mine doesnt beep when I disconnect the battery, so either they're talking prokies, or your alarm battery back up is indeed on the way out...

I favour the later.

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As I said, power warning on the security system. Should have been clearer I suppose...

Having said that, removal of power from ECU B2 will give a similar warning depending on revision of alarm system. How many beeps?

[gsportcars]

Yeah, this happens when you disconnect the Battery!

All I know is that there is 16 beeps.

Won't do any harm it is just a precaution thing!

Not to worry!!!!

[Niraj]

Yep - it's a power warning for the security system from the sounder at the rear of the car.

Don't forget to close your bonnet when you've finished testing Niraj..

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lol... bonnet.... closed

thanks all for the info :D

[Chris.S]

Dont think it beeps until the voltage in the alarm backup system falls below a certain level

[Niraj]

darn it, does that mean i have to change something or replace something with a new Battery?! :duh:

[Geoffers]

Best to get it checked anyway Niraj, because if it isn't the power lost warning, then it's going to be the backup Battery. I only found out about the different revisions in security when my ECU went pop.

I'm not sure sure how you would stand insurance wise if something happened invloving theft if they disconnected the Battery. I think they class it as you having a responsibility keep it maintained.

[Niraj]

Thanks Geoff :)

Do you or anyone happen to know where this backup Battery is?

I know i've got an unreliable main Battery which i've been meaning to get changed... instead i keep modding my car with other stuff, instead of making sure the car is stable first...

i just get over enthusiastic sometimes

[Mr Morse]

Thanks Geoff :)

Do you or anyone happen to know where this backup battery is?

I know i've got an unreliable main battery which i've been meaning to get changed... instead i keep modding my car with other stuff, instead of making sure the car is stable first...

i just get over enthusiastic sometimes 

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Try the Exide 005TE, comes with a 4 yr warranty.