What does it mean when the SECURITY light flashes?
What does it mean when the SECURITY light flashes?
The blinking light indicates that a car has an electronic security system. Incidentally, the reason this is added is to enhance the deterrent to theft effect of the security system — that is to say, the light is designed to further discourage attempted theft.
Why won’t my car start when the SECURITY light is on?
The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine. If you get the same result as previously—nothing happens or the engine starts and dies with the security light flashing—wait ten more minutes.
When does the Toyota Corolla security light go off?
If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine.
Is it normal for the security light to go off when the engine is running?
After the learn procedure is completed and the engine is running, the security light may stay on steady for a few minutes and then go off—this is normal. Depending on the system, replacement of key components will necessitate that a relearn procedure be completed.
Why does the security light flash when the ignition is off?
On some vehicles, it will flash when the ignition is off, and the OEM security is activated. Its other main purpose is to indicate that the security of your vehicle may have been compromised, and the engine has been immobilized to prevent potential theft. Don’t assume right away that it means someone tried to break into or steal your vehicle.
How to start a car with a flashing security light?
Attempt to start the car by turning the key to the Start/Run Position. 2.) Observer that the vehicle fails to start and that the security light is illuminated. 3.) Release key to the ‘ON/Accessory’ Position. (DO NOT turn key to the ‘OFF’ position).
If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine.
After the learn procedure is completed and the engine is running, the security light may stay on steady for a few minutes and then go off—this is normal. Depending on the system, replacement of key components will necessitate that a relearn procedure be completed.
On some vehicles, it will flash when the ignition is off, and the OEM security is activated. Its other main purpose is to indicate that the security of your vehicle may have been compromised, and the engine has been immobilized to prevent potential theft. Don’t assume right away that it means someone tried to break into or steal your vehicle.
Attempt to start the car by turning the key to the Start/Run Position. 2.) Observer that the vehicle fails to start and that the security light is illuminated. 3.) Release key to the ‘ON/Accessory’ Position. (DO NOT turn key to the ‘OFF’ position).
