Red light flashing on dash???

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Red light flashing on dash???

Post by Cab-ova pete » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:55 pm

Hi all, can someone tell me why the red light is flashing on my dash, the roof is elevated and the wife is downstairs with the grandkids, the doors are locked from the inside and keys are out of the ignition, is something wrong?? Thanks for your patience with a newbee :oops:
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Re: Red light flashing on dash???

Post by Cab-ova pete » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:59 pm

Soz forgot to say it's my first time camping in our beloved bongo, loving it! 2.5 TD 4x4 green/silver 97'
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Re: Red light flashing on dash???

Post by g8dhe » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:45 pm

Which symbol is it that is flashing? Or is it an added switch/light?
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Re: Red light flashing on dash???

Post by Cab-ova pete » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:23 am

Hi Geoff, I think it's the immobiliser bulb ( little red bulb) I think it turns green normally when immobilised? I'm sure it's the light that flashes when reversing or flashes when reverse beep sounds?
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Re: Red light flashing on dash???

Post by Gasy » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:39 am

Immobiliser will flash red when not in use
It's flashing bulb is like a deterrent to thieves to stop bongo getting nicked

I don't have one in mine is it an added extra
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Re: Red light flashing on dash???

Post by g8dhe » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:45 am

In that case not a thing to get worried about!
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Re: Red light flashing on dash???

Post by Cab-ova pete » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:44 am

Thanks for both your reassurances! It was already fitted next to the cig lighter when we got our bongo thanks again :D
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