security indicator light keeps flashing, normal?
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security indicator light keeps flashing, normal?
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.
--shu
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.
--shu
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The light flashes every 2 seconds whenever the system is armed.
If the light is on when the key is in the ON position, then it's probably indicating some kind of problem.
If the light is on when the key is in the ON position, then it's probably indicating some kind of problem.
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You mean there's a USER MANUAL for the car? One that might list all sorts of information?
Wow! What a concept!
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Sorry, couldnt help it. I dont know how everybody that gets the car doesnt read the manual.
Wow! What a concept!
:D
Sorry, couldnt help it. I dont know how everybody that gets the car doesnt read the manual.
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Originally posted by Genom
I dont know how everybody that gets the car doesnt read the manual.
I dont know how everybody that gets the car doesnt read the manual.
You don't have to read it word for word, just skim through it, and most importantly, refer to it when you have a problem.
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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.
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Originally posted by Genom
You mean there's a USER MANUAL for the car? One that might list all sorts of information?
Wow! What a concept!
:D
Sorry, couldnt help it. I dont know how everybody that gets the car doesnt read the manual.
You mean there's a USER MANUAL for the car? One that might list all sorts of information?
Wow! What a concept!
:D
Sorry, couldnt help it. I dont know how everybody that gets the car doesnt read the manual.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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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My 2004 RX-8 just started doing this last night. I've owned and driven it from 7K miles to the 90K it has now. And this light never showed up until last night. I never even noticed it on start up. But now the Car with a Key shape in the middle, Red Light is flashing every time I turn off my ignition, and stays blinking until start up. It stays off while engine is running.
Has anyone ever figured out how to stop it and go back to the original slow flash for security, instead of this disable?
Has anyone ever figured out how to stop it and go back to the original slow flash for security, instead of this disable?
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Google "RX8Club DIY: Diagnostic Outputs"
There is an immobilizer diagnostic test there.
There is an immobilizer diagnostic test there.
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