What do the beeping sounds / alarms mean please

[markg]

Hi folks, this question relates to a 2004 1.9d multispace forte.

When I stop the engine a high pitched alarm goes off somewhere near the dashboard. The sound is best described as "di,short pause, du, di du" this is repeated 3 times.  Then, when the engine is off and I exit the car I hear another high pitched alarm best described as a rapid  "do, re, mi"  and this is repeated 5 times.

Could someone tell me what  these alarms are please. Also, where can I find a description of any other audiable alarms and what they mean.

I have checked the handbook and found only a minor reference to the fact that audiable alarms exist but it gives no description to identify the related warning / problems. The haynes manual is of no use at all. There are no warning lights shown on the display either and all else seems to be fine.

Many thanks,  Mark G

[Trevor]

The only noises I get like that is when I exit the car with the side lights still on

[polar]

You could try a BSI reset - it may have got upset with something?

[Tomcat3]

Has it got or has the vehicle ever had an alarm fitted to it. How long have you had the vehicle.

[cancunia]

Lights on & keys still in the ignition when you open the door?

[markg]

Has it got or has the vehicle ever had an alarm fitted to it. How long have you had the vehicle.

I have only owned it a week. I have no idea if an alarm was ever fitted but judging by the fact that this car has had 6 owners and has only done 81k miles then no one has loved this long enough to be keen on adding (and removing) a special alarm.  I have recently disconnected / reconnected the battery without paying too much attention to the exact procedure. I am leaning towards trying a bsi reset but am not sure of the consequences if I get it wrong. ie what can I damage / destroy?

[markg]

The only noises I get like that is when I exit the car with the side lights still on

It's annoying - but slightly worrying.

[markg]

Lights on & keys still in the ignition when you open the door?

No lights for sure but keys - hmmm - will give it a more careful try out. Thanks

[markg]

You could try a BSI reset - it may have got upset with something?

I have been reading about the reset. I want to make sure I do no irretrievable harm if it goes wrong before I leap into the dark.  If I screw up the procedure is all put right (atleast back to how it was before)  by doing it again correctly?

[markg]

Lights on & keys still in the ignition when you open the door?

No lights for sure but keys - hmmm - will give it a more careful try out. Thanks

Good call. the second alarm, when the door is opened, is indeed because the keys were still in the column lock. Many thanks.