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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FIRE550
Its not a red triangle it is a circle the size of a dot. Blinks red only when the car is locked and off. Soon as I unlock the doors leaving them unlocked and car off the light stops.
I would think this has to be the security system.
sov211 was referring to the hazard switch light, not the security lamp. So your thought is correct.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by scm
sov211 was referring to the hazard switch light, not the security lamp. So your thought is correct.
Oh got ya. Thanks for clearing that up.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scm
Battery disconnect involves removing the negative lead from the battery for half a minute or so. That resets any modules that have been locked on by the use of the OBD port. It's a known quirk, not everything you plug into the OBD has the effect but many do. I believe the symptom is that the light stays on in the hazard switch if the problem has occurred - check it an hour after locking the car and if it's on, do the battery disconnect!

Now your battery has gone flat I suspect the modules will have reset already. Battery should be fine after a recharge.
I agree with Noshame and SCM. Had the same problem with my 2017 F-Type R after I had my annual emissions check here in the States. Drove me crazy until I found this forum.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by scm
Battery disconnect involves removing the negative lead from the battery for half a minute or so. That resets any modules that have been locked on by the use of the OBD port. It's a known quirk, not everything you plug into the OBD has the effect but many do. I believe the symptom is that the light stays on in the hazard switch if the problem has occurred - check it an hour after locking the car and if it's on, do the battery disconnect!

Now your battery has gone flat I suspect the modules will have reset already. Battery should be fine after a recharge.
Even an apparently dead battery needs to be disconnected to reset the battery module. Disconnecting the battery seems to resolve 90% of charging system issues. Since I figured out the reset issue 5 years ago, I’ve not had any battery issues, and Have had no need to use a trickle charger despite letting the car occasionally sit for a few weeks at a time.
 

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