What is the reason why the Corolla's lock light does not flash?
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The vehicle has not successfully completed the locking process, or there may be a malfunction in the anti-theft or anti-theft alert system, which can cause the Corolla's lock light not to flash. You can manually press the triangular-shaped hazard warning light button inside the car to check if the hazard lights are functioning properly. If they are not working correctly, it is necessary to take the car to a repair shop for inspection. Unsuccessful Locking: In this case, you need to check whether all four doors, the engine hood, and the trunk are completely closed. Only when they are in the closed state will the anti-theft system complete the locking operation. Additionally, some models are equipped with a one-touch start feature. If the vehicle is not turned off, even if all doors are closed, the anti-theft system still cannot complete the locking operation. Anti-Theft System Malfunction: This could be due to damage to the sensors on the doors, hood, or trunk, a circuit failure between the anti-theft control computer and the hazard warning lights, or a blown fuse in the hazard warning system, or a short circuit, etc. These issues can cause the control key to not flash the lock light when locking the car.
I've been driving a Corolla for seven years and have encountered similar situations. There are several possible reasons why there's no double-flash indication when locking the car: First, the remote key battery may be low, with the signal too weak to unlock but unable to trigger the light feedback; Second, a door might not be fully closed or the trunk might be slightly ajar, causing the body control module to detect an abnormality and withhold the feedback signal; Third, check the turn signals themselves, as the flashing lights when locking use the turn signal assembly—if a bulb is burnt out, it naturally won't light up; Another possibility is poor contact in the anti-theft system wiring—last time, my car had this issue due to a loose wiring harness connector under the driver's side floor mat; Finally, don’t forget to check the corresponding 10A mini fuse in the fuse box—if it's blown, the lights won’t work either. I recommend testing with the spare key first to rule out remote control issues.
