Why does the security light keep flashing when the car is off?

Why does the security light keep flashing when the car is off?

The light keeps flashing when the car is off or if the key is in.When the car is on it turns off.I have had the car for 3 months now and never notcied it.Is this normal? Also would this drain the battery if its always flasing every 2 secs?

What to do if engine security light won’t turn off?

I don’ [t recall reading anything in the owners manual about this. when diagnosing engine security, attempt to start up car is NOT NEEDED. THAT’S FOR ALL MAKE/MODEL/YEARS. Simply turn the key to ON and the security light (key icon) should turn off if successful.

What should I do if my Toyota Corolla security light goes off?

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 it starts and runs, everything is okay. 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.

What should I do if my car won’t start?

If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Leave the key in the On position and 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. If it starts and runs, everything is okay.

I don’ [t recall reading anything in the owners manual about this. when diagnosing engine security, attempt to start up car is NOT NEEDED. THAT’S FOR ALL MAKE/MODEL/YEARS. Simply turn the key to ON and the security light (key icon) should turn off if successful.

Why is the security light on on my car?

The security light on your vehicle serves has two purposes. 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…

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.

Why does my security light keep blinking on?

If the light is steady on there is a malfunction of the immobilizer system. Basically it has to do with your registered, chipped key. Hmmm, it’s so weird though considering it just started blinking and it never has before. If its only a matter on the blinking and nothing else then I won’t be worried.