Can You Lock the Car Door Without Turning Off the Engine with One-Key Start?
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When the vehicle is not turned off, you cannot lock the car door. Even if some car models allow locking the door without turning off the engine, they will automatically shut off the engine after locking. Of course, this is also for safety considerations. Below is more information about the one-key start system in cars: 1. The one-key start device is part of a smart car, serving as a button mechanism to simplify the starting process and also to turn off the engine. This device can be retrofitted either at the original key lock position or as an independent panel. The starting method is software-based one-key start. There are three main points to note when installing a one-key start system (the wiring of the plug under the ignition switch, the position of the button, and the handling of the steering lock), and it offers multiple functions. 2. Nowadays, many cars are equipped with this smart device to enhance market competitiveness. It can be installed in vehicles of both high and low configurations, although a standalone one-key start feature is not very meaningful. When used in conjunction with the PKE smart system, it demonstrates the necessity of smart retrofitting.
In all my years of repairing cars, many car owners have asked about the issue of not being able to lock the doors with one-button start when the engine is still running. This design is actually for safety reasons, to prevent you from locking the key inside the car or having it stolen by someone else. When the engine is still running, the door lock button often doesn't respond, and the remote key won't work either. Some car models might allow you to try the mechanical key, but the car will keep beeping continuously, which is really annoying. I've seen cases where people didn't want to turn off the air conditioning in summer, only to have their car stolen. The safest approach is still to turn off the engine properly before locking the car—it might be a bit more hassle, but it's much safer.
