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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Flashing light on dash

I'm new to this car. I have a 2004 Expedition. There is a red flashing light on the dash, front and center right next to the windshield. I cannot find any info in the Owners Guide.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Possibly something the previous owner installed. I don't think it's factory installed. Maybe a fake car alarm blinking light.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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hummmm,
It looks factory installed
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Yeah, I'm not really sure. I can tell you that mine doesn't have anything in the center of the dash. 2001 XLT
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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yes its the factory security system . the light should only be on when the alarm is set.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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My 2003 expy has the same light. My understanding is that it is showing that the so called security system is working. There is not a true security system as in siren that goes off when there is a problem, it is just tied into the ignition if someone tries to use the wrong key or monkeys with it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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It's a theft deterrent light. It flashes to make everyone think you have a security system. The only times the horn will sound is when you try to unlock the doors from inside, when locked from the outside (like when you stick a coat hanger through the window and press unlock), or try to start the truck with the wrong key.
 
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