Smart Entry isn't being smart

sparkymarvin · 03-20-2005, 08:01 PM

Hi everyone,

I searched around for someone with a similar problem in the forums, but had no luck.

Since this morning, the smart entry on my prius has not been working properly.

The symptoms are:
-interior lights do not turn on when the car is approached
-doors do not unlock when grasping the handles
-the vehicle makes a long beep when I push the black lock button on the door handle (obviously designed to be heard on the exterior part of the car)...This same thing occurs in normal operation when attempting to lock the car with a door remaining open, but I have closely checked all the door latches and sensors and everything seems to be shut tight and in good working order (visibly anyway).

I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem, and if anyone has some ideas to fix it.

Thanks all,

~Andrew

narf · 03-20-2005, 08:12 PM

Dumb question...
Did you accidentaly push the smart start disable button under the steering wheel?

sparkymarvin · 03-20-2005, 08:15 PM

Sorry, I should have mentioned that.

I did try pressing/resetting the smart button under the dash. It did me no good.

~Andrew

wdfoto · 03-20-2005, 08:34 PM

This happen to me over the weekend and after opening all the doors and re-closing I found the rear hatch was not closed all the way. Works just fine after I closed it again.

sparkymarvin · 03-20-2005, 08:58 PM

Nope, I've tried that too.

I've even slammed the rear hatch.

But nothing seems to be working.

The remote function for locking the doors works just fine and everything gets locked, so I'm pretty sure it isn't a mechanical problem.

Hmm... ???

Frank Hudon · 03-20-2005, 09:01 PM

dead battery in the fob? or low enough to not let the SKS work but enough power to operate the transmitter for the remote.

**efusco** · 03-20-2005, 09:44 PM

Could you have left your extra fob inside the car? That's exactly what it sounds like is going on.

rick57 · 03-20-2005, 09:56 PM

Looking thru the window with all the doors/hatch shut, is the "open door" warning light still on in the dash?

DanP · 03-20-2005, 10:09 PM

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Could you have left your extra fob inside the car? That's exactly what it sounds like is going on.[/b]

This has happened to me, too. I tried to lock the door with my wife's purse in the car--all I got was a long beep. I had to read the manual to find the solution. BTW, reading the manual can be entertaining: Toyota could use some help in the translation department.

rick57 · 03-20-2005, 10:33 PM

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Could you have left your extra fob inside the car? That's exactly what it sounds like is going on.[/b]

This has happened to me, too. I tried to lock the door with my wife's purse in the car--all I got was a long beep. I had to read the manual to find the solution. BTW, reading the manual can be entertaining: Toyota could use some help in the translation department.[/b][/quote]
Try reading some of their Repair Manuals and Installation Instructions (that come with accessories). Makes you laugh some time.

03-20-2005, 08:01 PM	#1
sparkymarvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: At the airport. Posts: 137 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Smart Entry isn't being smart Hi everyone, I searched around for someone with a similar problem in the forums, but had no luck. Since this morning, the smart entry on my prius has not been working properly. The symptoms are: -interior lights do not turn on when the car is approached -doors do not unlock when grasping the handles -the vehicle makes a long beep when I push the black lock button on the door handle (obviously designed to be heard on the exterior part of the car)...This same thing occurs in normal operation when attempting to lock the car with a door remaining open, but I have closely checked all the door latches and sensors and everything seems to be shut tight and in good working order (visibly anyway). I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem, and if anyone has some ideas to fix it. Thanks all, ~Andrew __________________ Seaside Pearl 67Kmiles Last Tank MPG: 47.9

03-20-2005, 08:12 PM	#2
narf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 522 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Smart Entry isn't being smart Dumb question... Did you accidentaly push the smart start disable button under the steering wheel?

03-20-2005, 08:15 PM	#3
sparkymarvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: At the airport. Posts: 137 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Smart Entry isn't being smart Sorry, I should have mentioned that. I did try pressing/resetting the smart button under the dash. It did me no good. ~Andrew

03-20-2005, 08:34 PM	#4
wdfoto Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 29 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Smart Entry isn't being smart This happen to me over the weekend and after opening all the doors and re-closing I found the rear hatch was not closed all the way. Works just fine after I closed it again.

03-20-2005, 08:58 PM	#5
sparkymarvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: At the airport. Posts: 137 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Smart Entry isn't being smart Nope, I've tried that too. I've even slammed the rear hatch. But nothing seems to be working. The remote function for locking the doors works just fine and everything gets locked, so I'm pretty sure it isn't a mechanical problem. Hmm... ???

03-20-2005, 09:01 PM	#6
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	dead battery in the fob? or low enough to not let the SKS work but enough power to operate the transmitter for the remote.

03-20-2005, 09:44 PM	#7
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,025 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Could you have left your extra fob inside the car? That's exactly what it sounds like is going on.

03-20-2005, 09:56 PM	#8
rick57 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Circleville, Ohio Posts: 565 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Smart Entry isn't being smart Looking thru the window with all the doors/hatch shut, is the "open door" warning light still on in the dash?

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