Red light Stays on when key off.

Asked by GuruTGLTH Jul 28, 2018 at 05:37 PM about the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Small red light (led like) on left side of dash just above air vent.  Stays on after
key off. What is it and how to turn off?  I think this isreason for draining
battery.

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Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago

LED lights draw very, very little power. And this light is probably a theft deterrent indicator, showing that the alarm is on.

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Is it the security light? Don't worry about it but you could measure the power draw with the key off if you are concerned.

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