What are the reasons for the Hyundai Elantra's one-button start not working?

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JoshuaFitz
07/29/25 4:31pm
Specific reasons for a one-button start car not starting: 1. Steering wheel lock: The steering wheel lock is an anti-theft feature. When the car is turned off, turning the steering wheel from the centered position in one direction by a certain angle will lock the steering wheel. In the locked state, the one-button start function will not work. You need to turn the steering wheel left and right while pressing the engine start button to release the tension and unlock the steering wheel. 2. Smart key battery dead: When the vehicle's smart key battery is dead, the key's transmission power is low, making it difficult for the car's sensors to detect it. In this case, the one-button start cannot complete the ignition.
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