Why Does a Car Alarm Sound During Thunder?

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VivianLynn
07/30/25 12:35am
The vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft system. During a thunderstorm, the vibrations caused by thunder can shake the car. The car's sensors detect these vibrations and transmit the signal to the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) of the anti-theft system, which then sends out a signal to activate the car's anti-theft actuator. Function of the Anti-Theft System: A car anti-theft device is an apparatus installed in a vehicle to increase the difficulty of theft and prolong the time required to steal the car. Anti-theft devices can be categorized into four main types based on their structure: mechanical, chip-based, electronic, and network-based. Principle of the Anti-Theft System: By integrating the anti-theft device with the vehicle's electrical circuit, it can prevent the car from being stolen or tampered with, protect the vehicle, and achieve various functions of the anti-theft device.
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