What is the reason for the anti-theft light flashing continuously after locking the car?

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Ryan
07/30/25 5:45am
After locking the car, the anti-theft light flashing continuously is used to inform the owner that the vehicle's anti-theft system has been activated. The following is a detailed introduction to the reasons for the anti-theft light flashing continuously after locking the car: Working status: Indicates that the vehicle's anti-theft system is activated. Power consumption: If the car's engine anti-theft light flashes at a frequency of once every 1 to 2 seconds, it is normal. This means that the vehicle's engine has entered the anti-theft state, and the engine anti-theft system is functioning. This is a normal phenomenon, and the owner does not need to deactivate it. Moreover, the power consumption is minimal, and it poses no problem for the battery. If the battery is dead, the vehicle's anti-theft system will lock the vehicle, making it impossible to deactivate the anti-theft system via the remote control, open the doors, or start the engine. It will be necessary to use the mechanical key to unlock and either jump-start or replace the battery.
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