Right before I left for a 2-week trip my 98 D1 alarm started going off unprovoked. Never had this problem before. I didn't have the time to investigate and haven't yet dug into it since I'm still jet lagged, but where should I start? Historical threads don't cast much light upon random alarm issues. Possible relevant context:
What should I be looking for? Electrics is not my strong suit. Until I figure this out I throw the aftermarket battery isolator switch when leaving it parked to avoid annoying my neighbors.
- Battery is 5 or 6 years old, installed by previous owner, not a high quality model. I need to test the voltage.
- Engine is occasionally sluggish to start. Also suggestive of battery issues.
- New alternator.
- Wife dumped a half box of plastic toothpicks down the back of the dash behind the steering column. Don't ask how that happened, I have no idea. Would a bunch of loose debris mess with any of the electrics?
What should I be looking for? Electrics is not my strong suit. Until I figure this out I throw the aftermarket battery isolator switch when leaving it parked to avoid annoying my neighbors.