odd thing happening in 2015 mirage es [Solved: loose fuse insert]

[badjackdk]

I was hoping that someone out there has an idea of the cause of the following strange thing that has occured with my 2015 Mirage es. I have had it for just 1 week and 3 times after starting I get a high pitched noise, along with the start button flashing, the radio will not work, and there is a flashlight shaped icon lit on the dash. Car drives normally, but it is really wierd. Also it has only happened to me, when I went back to the dealership,upon re start it did not do it. Any ideas/suggestions/thoughts? Other than that I love this car.

[flotownj]

You need to find out what that icon is on the dash lighting up. Read the manual and see what it is. That's the first place to start

[badjackdk]

The book lists several things none of which seem to be relevant. It just happened again on my way to work but this time it happened while driving. The radio shut off and the light on the start button was blinking red. Again it drove normally. Seems to happen when it has been sitting in the sun and it is warm out. (here in CA it is 70 degrees)

[palebeachbum]

The book lists several things none of which seem to be relevant. It just happened again on my way to work but this time it happened while driving. The radio shut off and the light on the start button was blinking red. Again it drove normally. Seems to happen when it has been sitting in the sun and it is warm out. (here in CA it is 70 degrees)

I find that my mirage does not like warm temperatures either. Especially if humid out. I live in Florida, so that's bad news for me. When I start the engine cold, it sometimes idles erratically. The tachometer needle bobs up-and-down a couple hundred RPM and does not settle until I put the car into gear. After that it's fine. Anyone else experiencing this erratic idle issue?

[wmo168]

I find that my mirage does not like warm temperatures either. Especially if humid out. I live in Florida, so that's bad news for me. When I start the engine cold, it sometimes idles erratically. The tachometer needle bobs up-and-down a couple hundred RPM and does not settle until I put the car into gear. After that it's fine. Anyone else experiencing this erratic idle issue?

I live in South Florida and the Mirage I had don't do that, it must be something wrong, take it to the dealer as it is under warranty 4 years 50k miles...

[Eggman]

I find that my mirage does not like warm temperatures either. Especially if humid out. I live in Florida, so that's bad news for me. When I start the engine cold, it sometimes idles erratically. The tachometer needle bobs up-and-down a couple hundred RPM and does not settle until I put the car into gear. After that it's fine. Anyone else experiencing this erratic idle issue?

palebeachbum, this sounds like the AC compressor cycling. Have you checked that? What happens when you turn off the AC?

[R01k]

Also, try to get a video of the problem, although it could be hard.

[cchataway]

badjackdk, if it only happened when you went to the dealership . . . don't go to the dealership! I have a 2014 ES with CVT and the owners manual says: "Warning activator” on page 3-21" (if so equipped) that was the only icon that looked like a flashlight. Hope this helped!
Carl

[badjackdk]

In my handbook there are several posssible things it could be that refer to that icon like problem with the fast key, keylock prevention system, and door ajar. All use the same icon. Doesn't make much sense. It only seems to happen in the afternoon. It did happen when I started the car before putting on my seatbelt, but that made sense. If it happens again I guess I will go to the dealership again, maybe try to take a photo of the blinking start buttton or video. Just seems odd on a brand new car.

[badjackdk]

P.S. Thank you to all who have replied to my problem. You are a helpful group of people and I am glad that this site exists!