How to Turn Off the Flashing Anti-Theft Light?

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VanBryce
07/24/25 10:18pm
Anti-theft light flashing indicates that the engine anti-theft function is activated, which is a normal phenomenon and does not require the owner to turn it off. If you must turn it off, simply unplug the tail connector of the light. Operation of the engine electronic anti-theft system warning light: Insert the key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn it to the ON position. If the password verification is successful, the warning light will be off, allowing the engine to start. If the password verification fails, the warning light will flash at a frequency of once every 2 seconds; when the vehicle is in an unoccupied and locked state, the electronic anti-theft system is in sleep mode, and the warning light will flash at a frequency of once every 5 seconds; if the car engine anti-theft light flashes at a frequency of once every 1 to 2 seconds, it is normal, indicating that the vehicle's engine has entered the anti-theft state and the engine anti-theft function is activated. A lit anti-theft light generally indicates no issue, while an unlit anti-theft light suggests a malfunction in the vehicle's anti-theft system or the light itself, requiring timely repair.
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