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Hello! New 2008 for me (and an idiot light!)

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by sigarz, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. sigarz

    sigarz New Member

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    Hello All! Just picked my ceritified pre-owned 2008 a week ago tomorrow and love it. Been lurking here ever since.

    Question, I know I didn't see this until last night, but I now have a blinking red light on the dash with a key going through it. Didn't notice it before, and I'm paranoid enough, I thought to have seen it.

    The manual says that it is when a key isn't detected? and the service guys said this is normal. So, I am putting it out to the pros here to tell me that I am not crazy. Blinks all the time I am away from the car. Hmmm.

    Thanks in advance and this is a great place-thanks Sandy!
     
    #1 sigarz, Oct 21, 2009
  2. direstraits71

    direstraits71 Member

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    Totally normal its the engine immobilizer light. Think anti theft security.
     
    #2 direstraits71, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. sigarz

    sigarz New Member

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    Thank you very much.
     
    #3 sigarz, Oct 21, 2009
  4. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Hi Neighbor, Pocono Pines here. Where in Eastern Pa. r u? Where did you get your Prius from? I've got an 08 also. Oh and welcome to Prius Chat.
     
    #4 paprius4030, Oct 22, 2009
  5. sigarz

    sigarz New Member

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    Thanks. I'm down in Nazareth. Purchased from Dick Milham. Thanks for the welcome. This is a great place and a wealth of information. Now, I can't wait to pick up some of the goodies for it!
     
    #5 sigarz, Oct 22, 2009
  6. gdbelden

    gdbelden Gator Hator

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    Are you sure it is the engine immobilizer light? I think it is the smart key indicator (meaning it is on)
     
    #6 gdbelden, Oct 23, 2009
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