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Old 11-02-2023, 10:02 AM
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OK after looking at that little red light that blinks on the dash for 7 years I figured I would ask what it dose / Thanks
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OK after looking at that little red light that blinks on the dash for 7 years I figured I would ask what it dose / Thanks
Wonder what truck light is attached to?
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It's the anti-theft indicator light.
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It does nothing. It’s a fake theft deterrent.
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Originally Posted by 2008__XL
It does nothing. It’s a fake theft deterrent.
Come on, your kidding !!
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Come on, your kidding !!
Not uncommon. Especially in that timeframe. My 2005 Corolla has the same red blinking light but, has no security system.
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Originally Posted by dinows
Come on, your kidding !!
Not kidding.
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yep, all that light does is tell you that the PATS (aka chipped key) system is working. other than that, its a meaningless light


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