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Flashing red light

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bails, Oct 12, 2023.

  1. Oct 12, 2023 at 4:45 AM
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    Bails

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    Bails [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Have a 2023 TRD Sport
    Just replaced the head unit with a DMX1057XR, yesterday. After the install this started:
    FLASHING RED CAR WITH KEY ICON ON CAR DASHBOARD.
    Didn't have it before the install? Is it an issues, just not sure why didn't have it before the install... Goes away after start.
     
    Bails, Oct 12, 2023
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  2. Oct 12, 2023 at 5:32 AM
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    fathomblue

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    fathomblue I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused.

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    It was there before, you just didn't notice it. It's the immobilizer recognizing your key. We all have it.
     
    fathomblue, Oct 12, 2023
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  3. Oct 12, 2023 at 5:48 AM
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    Bails

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    Bails [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Could be, many thanks!
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2023 at 6:15 AM
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    Thread title made me think of this classic Skywalker moment. :)

    PS: yeah OP, it's a normal thing on startup.

     
    Buck Henry, Oct 12, 2023
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