When you’re driving, it’s always important to be aware of your surroundings and know what actions to take in the event of a potential emergency. One common emergency situation is when you find yourself locked inside your car with the doors locked. If you’ve ever been in this situation, you know how frustrating it can be when the car’s red light starts blinking!
What is a Red Light Blinking in Car After Locking?
When a car is locked, the red light inside the turn signal will blink once per second. This is a warning to drivers that the car is in park and not ready to be driven. If you unlocked the car while the red light was blinking, it means that you are not properly parked and should restart your engine to re-activate the parking system.
Causes of a Red Light Blinking in Car After Locking
When you lock your car and get out, the red light on the key fob should start blinking. This means the car is in “Park” mode, and you should not operate the doors until you have turned off the car by pressing the button on the key fob.
If you wait too long to press the button, or if you accidentally hit it while unlocking the doors, the car will start and run in “Auto” mode. If this happens, you could end up getting a ticket for driving without a license or without insurance.
There are other reasons why the red light might be blinking after you’ve locked your car. If there’s something blocking the sensor that tells your car that it’s locked, like a large rug, for example, then your car will keep trying to unlock itself even when you’ve pressed the button to turn it off. In this case, you’ll need to remove whatever’s blocking the sensor or reset your car’s security settings.
How to Fix a Red Light Blinking in Car After Locking
If your car’s red light is blinking, it may be due to a problem with the locking mechanism. Follow these steps to fix the issue:
1. Inspect the locking mechanism for any broken or loose parts. If necessary, replace the entire locking mechanism.
2. Check to see if the red light is staying lit after you’ve locked and unlocked the car. If it’s not staying lit, there may be a problem with the locking switch. Replace the locking switch as needed.
3. To test whether the red light is blinking because of a problem with the locking mechanism, try Lock and Unlocking the Car Without Turning Off the Engine. If it’s still blinking, there may be a problem with the locking mechanism or switch.