Siren at engine start

Blackgray · Oct 4, 2024

There's a siren noise that goes off every time I start the ignition. I imagine/hoping this is "normal." Does anyone know what the purpose of this is?

rovie · Oct 4, 2024

Blackgray said:
There's a siren noise that goes off every time I start the ignition. I imagine/hoping this is "normal." Does anyone know what the purpose of this is?

I don't know that. Can you make an audio recording of it?

Walter · Oct 4, 2024

How loud is it? I sometimes hear a squeaky sound from the engine bay, especially during drive-throughs when I roll down the window.

Eric · Oct 4, 2024

Blackgray said:
There's a siren noise that goes off every time I start the ignition. I imagine/hoping this is "normal." Does anyone know what the purpose of this is?

Don't get that sound, I'm diesel though. We're does it appear to come from? Fuel pump, relay opening, infomat energising?

Blackgray · Oct 4, 2024

This is right after I start the ignition.

bemax · Oct 4, 2024

Well, that is definitely not a normal sound!

rovie · Oct 4, 2024

Blackgray said:
This is right after I start the ignition.

I have never heard this siren before. Unfortunately, I can't help. I'm sorry.

DaveB · Oct 4, 2024

Blackgray said:
There's a siren noise that goes off every time I start the ignition. I imagine/hoping this is "normal." Does anyone know what the purpose of this is?

An animal sleeping under the bonnet

Phred · Oct 4, 2024

Well this is a new one!

Most likely a bad telltale.

When I had my loaner, it would screech like a banshee.

Blackgray · Oct 4, 2024

I sent the video to my dealer. Let's see what they say...

Skydance · Oct 4, 2024

I heard previously someone with the same issue is that the dealer fitted an alarm which they should have removed before sale.

Blackgray · Oct 5, 2024

Just heard back from my dealer. Apparently they install GPS trackers on all of their cars. They forgot to disable mine. Luckily they were able to disable mine remotely. Problem solved. Thank god!

holdmybeer · Oct 5, 2024

Blackgray said:
Luckily they were able to disable mine remotely. Problem solved.

Hm. It sounds like you still have a GPS tracker installed on your vehicle then. Are you confident that remotely re-enabling and tracking is not just another button press away, if it was this easy for the dealer to control remotely? By accident or intent. Dealers call them “asset and usage trackers” and it’s probably a 4G transceiver with indefinite lifespan.

Up to you, obviously, but I’d ask for it to be removed, if they installed something physical onto your vehicle.

Skydance · Oct 5, 2024

Blackgray said:
Just heard back from my dealer. Apparently they install GPS trackers on all of their cars. They forgot to disable mine. Luckily they were able to disable mine remotely. Problem solved. Thank god!

Now do you want to own a car were the dealer can track you. I have a tracker on mine because I purchased and paid for the subscription for insurance purposes but at least I have full control of the app.

Blackgray · Oct 5, 2024

Those are good points. I'll ask the dealer to remove the physical tracker next time I visit for service.

74CampySuperRecord · Oct 5, 2024

Blackgray said:
Just heard back from my dealer. Apparently they install GPS trackers on all of their cars. They forgot to disable mine. Luckily they were able to disable mine remotely. Problem solved. Thank god!

May I ask who your dealer is?

I would be livid.

tdibs · Oct 5, 2024

had that same noise until I realized that the the rear door wasn't shut all the way. I closed properly and haven't heard that noise since.

Blackgray · Oct 5, 2024

74CampySuperRecord said:
May I ask who your dealer is?

I would be livid.

Sierra. They've honestly been very good. I'm just happy it wasn't a bigger issue.

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