What to Do When the Car Anti-Theft Lock is Engaged and the Car Won't Start?
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Methods to handle when the vehicle anti-theft lock prevents starting: If the engine anti-theft lock is displayed as engaged and the engine won't start, it's likely due to a key mismatch. Try using the spare key to start the engine. Below is a brief introduction to the anti-theft lock: 1. The engine anti-theft lock system is a security measure installed on the engine, requiring the electronic chip to match for recognition. 2. The anti-theft lock is designed to prevent the car from being stolen by preventing the doors from being pried open. 3. The key for an anti-theft engine contains a chip that verifies if the engine ID matches. If it doesn't, the car will automatically lock and won't start or move. If the spare key doesn't work either, there might be a malfunction in the anti-theft lock. Repairing the anti-theft lock is relatively complex, so it's best to contact a 4S shop for inspection and repair.
Once my car wouldn't start and the anti-theft system locked, which gave me a scare. I was using the original key but got no response, so I thought it might be due to a dead key battery or signal interference. First, try using a spare key. If that doesn't work, check the vehicle battery voltage—it should be above 12V; otherwise, the battery is drained. Then, try a power reset by disconnecting the battery's negative terminal for ten minutes before reconnecting. If none of these steps help, avoid forcing a start to prevent damaging the circuits and immediately contact a 4S shop or roadside assistance. Regularly checking the key battery and avoiding magnetic interference with the remote can help prevent such issues.
