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Hi,
Just bought a black rx8 on past Sunday. My wife and I love the car. Never had anything nice like this one. I just happen to notice that after I turn off the engine and remove the key, the security indicator light comes on flashing continuously. Is this normal? (more like a indication that security system is working?). Manual seems to indicate that the light will flash if the key is turned to ACC position. Any input greatly appreciated.
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The Security Light Indicator in my 8 starts to flash continuesly after engine is off and key is removed. I had this car for two weeks now, it wasn't doing this before. I don't think it's normal.
Originally posted by Javafuel The Security Light Indicator in my 8 starts to flash continuesly after engine is off and key is removed. I had this car for two weeks now, it wasn't doing this before. I don't think it's normal.
are you sure it wasnt doing it before? if it wasnt then it wasnt normal.
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Originally posted by Javafuel The Security Light Indicator in my 8 starts to flash continuesly after engine is off and key is removed. I had this car for two weeks now, it wasn't doing this before. I don't think it's normal.
It is operating correctly. Either you didn't notice it previously, or it was broken but has miraculously fixed itself!
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I find the owners manual rather vauge on the subject, and claim at least a rudimentary grasp of the English language. Moreover; it just seems odd to have a continually flashing light to indicate that everything is hunky-dory! And how frikkin' intuitive is it to use one that looks like a Volvo 122 in profile with some squggly black streak down it's side?
Sheesh, I wonder at the dark current draw of this unduly complex car! But then, I'm an old fart who learned early to turn the MGs lights off as soon as I could find the way home by feel; thus increasing the chance of a key start next morning.
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This was the first "problem" I encountered too. I noticed the light the next morning after putting the car in the garage, but had to get to work. I asked my wife who was staying home to handle it (lest the battery be draining), and it took her quite a while to figure it out and confirm that the continuously blinking light is normal.
BTW, the "immobilizer" system is rather vaguely described in the manual. I need to fill out insurance forms for my 8, and I am unsure what type of "immobilizer" it is... "fuel cutoff," "ignition cutoff" or "starter cutoff"? Eventually, I decided on "ignition cutoff," but I'm not positive.
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