ALARMS

[jmn]

Can anyone help with a problem which has arisen with the alarm system [factory fitted] on my 1997 Griffith 500? The alarm unit fitted on the nearside of the engine compartment has 'BREVETTATO' stamped on the back. The car has been parked outside for a couple of days but was in my garage when the alarm went off,apparently for no reason. It emitted a very high pitched shriek. I tried operating the remote locking a few times but this had no effect. I then disconnected the unit but this didnt stop it either. I removed the unit from the car and eventually it stopped making a noise some time later.The unit is connected via a black plug to wiring outside the engine compartment. The wiring outside the engine compartment also has a seperate purple wire which is not connected to anything,or so it appears. The car was purchased from a main dealer about 12 weeks ago. I note that the warranty supplied with the car [TVR SPIRIT] does not seem to cover alarms,even factory fitted ones. However,I think that the Sale of Goods Act will assist if necessary. If anyone has any constructive suggestions I should be grateful to hear from them.