{"id":122868,"date":"2024-12-04T08:15:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T16:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=122868"},"modified":"2025-03-26T21:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T04:04:16","slug":"what-does-the-blinking-red-light-on-my-dashboard-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-the-blinking-red-light-on-my-dashboard-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Blinking Red Light on My Dashboard Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column122868_087240-97{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column122868_087240-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column122868_087240-97 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-541253  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-331fac\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading122868_6c0d8b-3c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The security indicator light is a red blinking light on the dashboard that turns on after you lock your car. This means the immobilizer system is working, so no one can start your vehicle without your key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternator or battery problems, severe engine issues, and a malfunctioning brake system can also trigger red warning lights on your dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red dashboard warning lights serve as a timely way for your vehicle to let you know that a system has failed, saving you from a potential disaster on the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboard warning lights tend to vary in design depending on several factors, such as the car&rsquo;s year, make, and model. However, auto manufacturers typically adhere to a common color-coded system for warning lights. <strong>A flashing red light typically means there&rsquo;s something wrong with your car. <\/strong>It&rsquo;s your vehicle&rsquo;s way of telling you that a faulty part or system needs your immediate attention. But note that even if a red warning light isn&rsquo;t flashing, it still needs to be investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Blinking Red Light Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find a red blinking light on the dashboard after locking your car, this means your vehicle&rsquo;s immobilizer system is working. This is called the security indicator light, which starts flashing after removing the key from the ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this light is on, the engine won&rsquo;t start if someone tries to start your car without your key. It turns off after you slide the key back into the ignition.&nbsp;<br>Here are a few examples of Immobilizer lights (<strong><em>see images<\/em><\/strong>), but there are others. Some Fords just have an LED light on top of the instrument panel that flashes about once per second even when the vehicle is parked and the engine isn&rsquo;t running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"samples of immobilizer lights\" class=\"wp-image-135801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/immobilizer-lights.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here are a few examples of immobilizer lights but there are others. Some Fords just have an LED light on top of the instrument panel that flashes about once per second even when the vehicle is parked and the engine isn&rsquo;t running. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Causes of Red Dashboard Warning Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The security indicator light isn&rsquo;t the only flashing red light you&rsquo;ll see in your car. On occasion, you might encounter some of these dashboard warning lights as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery warning light will turn on for a few seconds after you start the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if the light stays on while you&rsquo;re driving the vehicle, it usually means the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-faulty-alternator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"alternator isn&rsquo;t charging the battery\">alternator isn&rsquo;t charging the battery<\/a>. It almost never indicates a problem with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"battery\">battery<\/a> itself. But in rare cases where the battery itself is the fault, a weak battery or corroded wire may be suspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Severe Engine Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"check engine light\">check engine light<\/a> can sometimes turn red when your car detects a critical issue with your vehicle. It&rsquo;s your car&rsquo;s way of warning you about your overheating engine, low oil pressure, or other similar problems. The red temperature light or oil pressure warning light will be the most obvious engine-killer indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The check engine light may be shaped like an engine or say &ldquo;Check Engine&rdquo; and is usually amber rather than red. Also known as the &ldquo;malfunction indicator light&rdquo; or MIL, this light is simply a warning that there is an emissions system fault unless the light is flashing, in which case there is a Type A misfire that may cause damage to the catalytic converter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The check engine light may be shaped like an engine or say &ldquo;Check Engine&rdquo; and is usually amber rather than red. Also known as the &ldquo;malfunction indicator light&rdquo; or MIL, this light is simply a warning that there is an emissions system fault unless the light is flashing, in which case there is a Type A misfire that may cause damage to the catalytic converter.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Brake System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A triggered brake system warning light isn&rsquo;t usually a cause for concern if the pedal still feels normal and you know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/parking-brake-what-it-does-how-it-works-and-its-different-types-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"parking brake\">parking brake<\/a> isn&rsquo;t engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column122868_c30e6e-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id122868_d34875-6c alignnone pro-tip-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-right-golden kt-mobile-layout-right-golden kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{min-height:45px;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:0px;column-gap:0px;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column122868_a34eca-b8 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image122868_80dee9-32.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image122868_80dee9-32 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image122868_80dee9-32.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image122868_80dee9-32 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image122868_80dee9-32 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image122868_80dee9-32 .image-is-svg, .kb-image122868_80dee9-32 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image122868_80dee9-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image122868_80dee9-32\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column122868_cacde8-4e inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            If you see the red brake warning light, always check your brake fluid level because the fluid level in the master cylinder will become lower as the brake pads wear because more fluid is remaining in the calipers.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If the red brake light comes on when you first start and then goes off after you&rsquo;ve driven a mile or so, the fluid is typically low in the master cylinder reservoir for that reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Tire Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your vehicle&rsquo;s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) detects an issue with your tires, it&rsquo;ll trigger the TPMS light on your dashboard. However, note that the warning light won&rsquo;t be red in most cases. It&rsquo;s usually yellow and may look like the cross section of a tire with an exclamation point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A TPMS light usually means at least one of your tires has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-tire-tread-and-tire-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"insufficient air pressure\">insufficient air pressure<\/a>, so you&rsquo;ll have to park somewhere safe and check tire&rsquo;s air pressure. Look for any nails or sharp objects that might have punctured your tires. A flashing TPMS light means you have a faulty sensor that isn&rsquo;t communicating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transmission-warning-light-1024x293.jpg\" alt=\"illuminated transmission warning light\" class=\"wp-image-135802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transmission-warning-light-1024x293.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transmission-warning-light-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transmission-warning-light-768x220.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transmission-warning-light-150x43.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transmission-warning-light.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If the flashing light on your dashboard is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-the-transmission-warning-light-mean-common-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission light\">transmission light<\/a>, then this means your transmission system is facing a big problem. Sometimes there won&rsquo;t be a transmission warning light per se, but the O\/D OFF light may flash when there&rsquo;s a transmission issue. This can point to low transmission fluid levels, damaged bearings, or faulty sensors. Letting these issues get worse may lead to further damage that can eventually cause your transmission to fail. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Repairing your transmission system won&rsquo;t come cheap, so it&rsquo;s best to tackle the problem head-on before it gets worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Red Light on Your Dash Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most vehicles, dashboard warning lights glow in different colors to show the nature of the problem. For instance, some vehicles have a triangle light with an exclamation point to let you know there&rsquo;s a problem that needs addressing and it can come on for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A green or blue light typically means a system is working as it should, while an orange or yellow light indicates that there&rsquo;s a problem you should look into at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the blinking light is red, however, this means there&rsquo;s an issue that calls for your immediate attention. Some people might see these red warning lights as nothing more than a prelude to another inconvenient trip to the mechanic, but they&rsquo;re so much more than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These warning lights are a timely way for your vehicle to let you know that a system or a crucial part has failed, saving you from a potential disaster on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get High-quality Battery, Engine, and Brake Components for Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, the blinking LED light on your dashboard may indicate issues with components like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"battery\">battery<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine\">engine<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brakes-suspension-and-steering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brakes\">brakes<\/a>. 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