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Flashing blue LED behind dashboard (drivers side)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by zmoose, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. zmoose

    zmoose Junior Member

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    Anyone know what this flashing blue LED means or is for? Its behind the dashboard on the drivers side.
    Thanks!

     
    #1 zmoose, Dec 9, 2018
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    aftermarket theft device
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 9, 2018
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  3. FuelMiser

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    Maybe an aftermarket security/inventory control device put by the dealer?
     
    #3 FuelMiser, Dec 9, 2018
  4. Pluggo

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    Is it plugged into the diagnostic port? Reach up, pull it out and tell us what you found.
     
    #4 Pluggo, Dec 9, 2018
  5. Diemaster

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    the blue light is from the breif pulses of nuclear energy from the small fist sized reactor that powers the electrical part of your hybrid. :p
    [​IMG]
     
    #5 Diemaster, Dec 9, 2018
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    Lease tracker? Loan?
     
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