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Old Apr 28, 2018 | 11:21 PM
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Blinking alarm light

Hi - is there meant to be a light that blinks inside the ML when it is locked? I can't see one!
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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 05:25 AM
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Just checked our ML, no flashing light. Our X6 doesn't have any flashing light either, if I recall correctly.
On the other hand our FJ with aftermarket alarm definitely has one. I'm guessing that the flashing light is indicative of an aftermarket alarm.
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by peter2772000
Just checked our ML, no flashing light. Our X6 doesn't have any flashing light either, if I recall correctly.
On the other hand our FJ with aftermarket alarm definitely has one. I'm guessing that the flashing light is indicative of an aftermarket alarm.
sometimes depending on what light is next to the car when it is parked you cant see it, its not obvious to the naked eye unless your parked somewhere dark
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 07:59 PM
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I checked it in our garage at 4:25 am when it was dark outside and the lights off. Do you have a blinking light? If so, what color and where?
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by peter2772000
I checked it in our garage at 4:25 am when it was dark outside and the lights off. Do you have a blinking light? If so, what color and where?
yes i do, check the panel where the options are, the parktronic button, the DSC (4matic), heated (or cooled) seats, around that area, you have to look around and its red color
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Old May 2, 2018 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by peter2772000
I checked it in our garage at 4:25 am when it was dark outside and the lights off. Do you have a blinking light? If so, what color and where?
My 2015 has it also. Not sure why any model wouldn't. Here is the location:
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Oh Jesus, I never looked there. Though in a jet-black garage, I can't imagine not having seen a bright red LED flashing away....

Our ML is at the shop getting wrapped. We should be getting it back either Friday or Saturday. You can be sure I'll be checking for that light and then reporting back.
Thx for posting that pic, jrsmith. I never would have thought it would be in that location
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Originally Posted by peter2772000
Oh Jesus, I never looked there. Though in a jet-black garage, I can't imagine not having seen a bright red LED flashing away....

Our ML is at the shop getting wrapped. We should be getting it back either Friday or Saturday. You can be sure I'll be checking for that light and then reporting back.
Thx for posting that pic, jrsmith. I never would have thought it would be in that location
its not really bright red, its like fuscia but like dark enough that you cant really see it
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