Will a car with push-button start be stolen if left unlocked?

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OAllison
08/29/25 2:28am
No, it won't be stolen. Vehicles equipped with push-button start function have locks on the car's circuits, fuel system, and ignition. The engine control module will only control fuel injection and ignition after receiving the key signal. Without specific commands, even if the car alarm is forcibly removed, the vehicle cannot be started. More information is as follows: 1. Car push-button start: The car push-button start is part of smart car equipment, a button device that simplifies the ignition process and can also turn off the engine. The push-button start can be installed in place of the original car key lock or as an independent panel. 2. Functions of the push-button start intelligent system include: automatic unlocking, automatic locking, automatic window closing, automatic anti-theft, one-button start, one-button shutoff, automatic locking before driving, and automatic unlocking when parking and turning off the engine. There is also a function to open the trunk.
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DelEmerson
09/10/25 7:13am
Hey, forgetting to lock a keyless start car is indeed quite risky, and I have to talk about this danger. I know a friend whose car was stolen simply because the door wasn't locked, making it easy for the thief to get in. The keyless start system requires the key fob to be inside the car to start the engine. If the key is left in the car or nearby, thieves might easily start it and drive away. However, if the key isn't present, the system has anti-theft measures that prevent the car from starting. But in reality, thieves might break in to steal items or use tools to bypass the system. In short, forgetting to lock significantly increases the chance of theft. I recommend developing the habit of locking your car every time you exit, using the remote lock or a mobile app to confirm. No matter how good the car's anti-theft system is, you still need to be careful—don't invite trouble, safety first.
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