Re: dash flashing red lite 2008

Lanny Chambers wrote:
> In article 
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>  dave <diush@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>> when i turn off my new 2008 XR5 Miata grand touring automatic, a red
>> light flashes continuously on  the status lights near the
>> speedometer.
> 
> I'll bet it's in your owner's manual...though it might take an hour to 
> find it. Perhaps it's listed under "useless dark current loads?"
> 
> On my 2007 Mazda3, it's the immobilizer indicator. It flashes whenever 
> the key is out of the ignition. I don't have keyless entry, just the 
> standard $150 key.
> 
> The 3's stupidest warning light is the green one that reminds me my 
> headlights are on. Well, duh. I'm surprised it's not accompanied by a 
> chime (for blind drivers, of course).
> 
We have 2004 UK Mazda 3 Sport. The green warning light is useful when it 
is off to let us know when the automatic lights have not come on and 
should have.
The car also has automatic windscreen/shield wipers which work quite 
well in daylight. Problem is that they seem to rely on light falling on 
a sensor that notices when the light pattern varies because of droplets 
on the screen/shield. On a dark road they do not work.
I usually drive our 2007 MX-5. Much easier with manual everything.

I know our 3 has a flashing red alarm light but not sure about the MX-5 
and I am not going out in the rain to check.