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Flashing light
My son just bought a 08 F-150.
Nice truck , but theres a flashing red light on the top of the dash in front of the driver?
What is it Im to lazy to read the manual right now.
Thanks.
Nice truck , but theres a flashing red light on the top of the dash in front of the driver?
What is it Im to lazy to read the manual right now.
Thanks.
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From: Denver, Co
The flashing LED on the top, left-hand side of the dash is the SecuriLock anti-theft indicator. And, yes, its sole purpose in life is to flash as a visual theft deterrent.
The autolamp sensor is the small'ish nub located on the top, dead center of the dash.
Per pages 131-2 of the 2008 Owners Guide (3rd printing):
The autolamp sensor is the small'ish nub located on the top, dead center of the dash.
Per pages 131-2 of the 2008 Owners Guide (3rd printing):
SECURILOCK(TM) PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock(TM) passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.
Note: The SecuriLock(TM) passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.
Anti-theft indicator
The anti-theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
SecuriLock(TM) passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.
Note: The SecuriLock(TM) passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.
Anti-theft indicator
The anti-theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
- When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock(TM) system is functioning as a theft deterrent.
- When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
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