Whats the earliest anyone's had their alternator replaced on their B7? My battery light started flashing yesterday. I had made a couple short trips and when i started it to go home, the battery light was flashing sporatically. This morning the light was on steady until the car warmed up, then started flashing again. Even after my 40 minute drive to work it was still flashing, so i don't think the battery was low. I'm thinking if the alternator is going south, that could even be the vibration/moaning noise i am hearing. I already have an appt at the dealer but just wanted to get your thoughts.