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Red warning light on dashboard display

  • 06-04-2016 11:38AM
    #1
    DarraghR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭


    Yesterday I noticed a warning light on my dashboard display. Its a car symbol with key in the center.

    image.jpg

    I just went outside the start the car up but when I put the key in the ignition it took 3 turns for it to start.

    A week ago I got a new battery and my on board computer display got reset so maybe its to do with the battery or could it be the key?


Comments

  • #2
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Would seem to be a security warning light to me - maybe something to do with the immobiliser after changing the battery?

    What car is it, what year?


  • #3
    megafan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭megafan


    Is it a RED or Orange warning light? If RED might be serious maybe consider not driving car till sorted or discover what issue is..... ORANGE generally a warning of less serious issue....


  • #4
    mb1725
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭mb1725


    nissan-dashboard-indicator-lights.png


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    If I'm not mistaken it's just the immobilizer light showing that everything is working. It should go off as soon as you start car.


  • #6
    DarraghR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    Im driving a Nissan Primer 2004 1.6 ltr

    Its a red warning light so going by the chart mb1725 posted its a Security Indicator

    Went to start it up again and it wouldnt turn over. Gave it 1 turn about 2 or 3 times till the light didnt show up and the car started. I dunno just guessing but maybe an issue with the on board computer after the battery change


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Maybe, or perhaps battery in fob needs changing.


  • #8
    DarraghR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    The fob being my key? Hopefully thats it. Do I have to go to a Nissan dealer for that?


  • #9
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Probably not, often the fobs can be opened and battery changed by anyone.
    You can ask in Halfords if they have batteries for your fob, maybe they'll change it too.


  • #10
    DarraghR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    Changed the battery in my key but no luck :/ I could be wrong but im nearly sure the red light does not come on if I put the key in the ignition on one of the two sides. Read somewhere online that you can re programme a key but I dont know if this is the issue after changing the car battery.


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