What does the flashing red light after locking the car mean?

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LeKira
07/29/25 8:43pm
Locking the car and seeing a flashing red light indicates that the car's anti-theft alarm system is activating. The anti-theft system installed in cars is designed to prevent theft of the vehicle itself or items inside it. The anti-theft system consists of an electronically controlled remote or key, an electronic control circuit, an alarm device, and an actuator. The anti-theft system can remotely control the locking or unlocking of the doors, but this range is limited. If the vehicle is stolen, the anti-theft system will sound an alarm, though the car can still be moved in such cases. There is also another type of anti-theft system that can prevent the car from moving, combining both anti-theft alarm and vehicle immobilization functions.
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