unknown flashing symbol

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  1. cobradb

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    this symbol is not explained in the book that i can find.
    it flashes so quick i can hardly see it to tell what it is
    but it appears to be a comb of car and lock symbol
    ONLY FLASHES WITH POWER OFF
    Just started doing this, almost looks like a lock reminder but just now shows it face

    thanks for any help
     
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    Sounds like the engine immobilizer light.
     
  3. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Engine immobilizer light. It is described in the handbook. It serves as a warning to ward off potential car thieves.

    Tom
     
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    Section 1-7. Page 108.
     
  5. cobradb

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    Interesting -in that it is not on the warning light list and never showed up on the panel until i ran down the 12v batt.
    thanks
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    A) It's not a warning light, so it wouldn't be on that list.

    B) It was there before, you just didn't notice. You're not the first.

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