tripple Beep

[samuelt]

Hi all

on a number of occasions i have turned my 2002 A4 Tdi 130i have heard a triple (or possible quad beep) from the back. I am guessing it is coming through the speakers and i am sure it is not the frost/petrol etc. warning as that is a much stronger single beep from the front. Does any one know what this sounds is meant to signify?

 

[james0808]

Its the alarm in the boot,very common problem.

 

[james0808]

Sorry,it sinals your battery's are not charging i think.

 

[tommyt2]

My car also does this about twice a week.Only in the morning though what battery is not charging?Is this easily fixed?

 

[james0808]

There are two batteries inside the siren in the boot.Its behind the panel on the drivers side.I cut mine open with a junior hacksaw and the connection to one of the batteries was corroded so i cleaned it up with some sand paper,then silicone the joints back together.It now works perfect.Hope this helps.

 

[Scotty]

Similar probs on TTs. This may help

http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/viewtopic.php?p=792942#792942

 

[dstech]

From what I was told by the dealership the battery in the Central Locking Horn is not replaceable. I had this service done to my car about a month ago.
The dealership ended up replacing the entire control unit when I took in(Central Locking Horn). NO MORE BEEPS!!! Woohoo!

It appears the TT's batteries were not meant to be serviceable either. I would assume VAG used a similar if not the same control unit for the A4 so I bet the fix is the same. That would be awesome if it is because when I go out of warranty this will be good info to have.