Why does the red light on the Bora door keep flashing?
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The red light is the anti-theft alarm indicator light. Flashing indicates that the anti-theft system is activated. The function of the car anti-theft light: The car anti-theft indicator light flashes intermittently in a regular pattern, indicating that the car anti-theft system is working, serving as a sign that the car anti-theft device has been activated. Symptoms of anti-theft light malfunction: The car anti-theft indicator light is part of the anti-theft system. As long as the car is parked and the doors are locked, the anti-theft indicator light will keep flashing, whether it is day or night. However, during the day, due to sunlight, it is less noticeable that the anti-theft indicator light is flashing. If one day the anti-theft indicator light stops flashing, it means that the car anti-theft system has malfunctioned.
I've experienced the same issue with my Bora. The red door light keeps flashing, which is quite annoying. At first, I thought the door wasn't closed properly, so I checked all the doors again and even pushed them firmly, but the light still flashed. Later, I looked it up online and found out there are several common causes for this situation: the door isn't truly closed tightly, or the door lock sensor is aging and malfunctioning, especially in humid weather; it could also be a short circuit in the control box wiring or a problem with the fuse. I tried disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and then reconnecting it, which sometimes resets the system and makes it work normally, but the effect isn't stable. The safest approach is to go directly to a 4S shop or a professional repair shop for inspection. After all, this flashing light is the car alerting you to a safety issue, so don't delay. If a door accidentally opens while driving, it could be really dangerous. Spending a few hundred bucks for a check-up can give you peace of mind—it saves both money and hassle.
