Hi folks

I have a 1997 Felicia with an alarm added. For some time now I have the alarm turned off.

However in the last week, when I start the car, the alarm will beep intermittently for several minutes. I also notice in the first few minutes of a journey, the headlights will appear to blink off when I take my foot off the throttle to change gear.

I put a new alternator into the car 2 weeks ago.

Could the alarm be trying to tell me the battery is failing

John

A failing battery, especially in this weather. would most likely be obvious through poor starting.

I wonder if there could be a faulty earth, or something shorting out somewhere. Suppose it could be obvious but is the alternator drive belt tensioned correctly?

Suppose if you do not use the alarm the best way to start is by properly removing it.