Flashing Red Light on Tach
 

I've been thru the owners guide 5 times and cannot find anything about a crescent shaped light over the large tachometer. I have not noticed it until I locked my door on a camping trip and in the darkness, this light started flashing. It got faster as the PM wore on. When I unlocked the door it stopped which I am guessing is part of the security system??? What does this light indicate, what do I do to stop it, and does it ever stop on its own?
I have a 2011 Mini convertible. Thanks a bunch!

Visual indication of the factory alarm system.

Located at the top of the tach, upper red lens , little cresent shape.

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Here is the alarm kit for the R57, has a little more in interior sensor do to it being a convertible. Ultrasonic are are horizontal and behind the door panel and rear side panels. A little different set up then the hardtop.

R57 MINI Convertible Alarm. Part number 65732157425


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/65732157425/

Here is a link to the install PDF at the bottom to learn more about the system.

R57, Alarm Retrofit and location of Ultrasonic Module - North American Motoring

Here is the alarm maul page from 2012. Looks like is flashes then pulsates.

North American Motoring

North American Motoring

Thanks and hope that helps.

Thank you for posting this info! Very good for future reference!

You are welcome. :)

Red flashing light
 

I have the same problem. How do I turn off this red flashing light on top of the tachometer? The member explained the problem perfectly but I do not see the answer. The handbook does not help.

Jeff

You can not turn it off, i would just leave it, its for notification that the alarm is on and armed.