Even when the key is not inserted Cadillac A mechanic has surprised internet users by demonstrating that he can start a car.
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In the video posted on the TikTok profile,Alex Rodrigues but the model is unknown Cadillac He is seen sitting in the driver’s seat, holding the car keys in the air.
Then he reached over and turned on the headlights, and the engine suddenly started, causing the mechanic and cameraman to burst into laughter. The video has already been viewed over 220,000 times.
Users expressed their surprise in the comments section as well. “I’m no expert, but I don’t think cars should do this,” one TikTok user admitted. “Call the priest,” one user joked.
Despite jokes about Cadillac being “possessed,” mechanics explained in the comments section that the problem was caused by a faulty body control module (BCM).
BCM manages everything from lights and wipers to door locks and ignition logic. If everything is working properly, the BCM can communicate normally with the systems needed for these functions.
However, if a module fails due to heat, aging, corrosion, or the use of low-quality used parts, it can send voltage where it shouldn’t go.
Therefore, Rodrigues introduced Cadillac In this case, turning on the headlights sends a false ignition or start signal through the faulty module, causing the engine to appear to start.
This problem is Cadillac It is not limited to.Nissan、Toyota、Ford Vehicle owners have reported similar problems over the years.
Photos and videos: TikTok @arodrodrigues78. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
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