Smart Key Issues.

Luv07Prius · 01-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Hey Everyone!

I am having a little problem with my smart key. When I approach my 07 Prius, you know how you're supposed to press the black button on the handle and it's supposed to just unlock the door; it is not doing that. It opens just fine when you press the unlock button on the smart key but not when you approach and unlock it. Another thing, it does not turn on without having the key in the slot. I bought the car with hopes of it doing all of the above, but its not doing it.

I don't carry a cell phone on me so that's not a problem. Any suggestions?

Thanks!!

firepa63 · 01-09-2009, 06:53 PM

The black button on the door handle is to lock the door. The sensor to unlock the door is on the backside of the handle. The way you describe your problem is that you are actually locking the door when trying to unlock it.

As far as needing to put the fob in the slot, make sure you have not pressed the button under the steering column which turns off the SKS. The button should be in the 'out' position for SKS to work.

Luv07Prius · 01-10-2009, 04:29 AM

THANK YOU Firepa63!!!

I went to the car and made sure that the SKS button beneath the steering wheel was in the out position which it wasn't, so I pushed it and now it works PERFECT!!! Very happy! (It was probably moved when I took it to be detailed). Thanks alot!

maseace · 01-11-2009, 04:48 AM

Next time if it's not the switch under the dash, it's probably the key fob battery, which lasts 4-5 years.

jaw444 · 01-12-2009, 03:32 AM

Rather than having to press the Unlock button on the remote smart key, all you have to do is walk up to the car and open the door. If SKS is turned on, you don't need to push any buttons to open the front doors and hatchback door, the car is "smart," it recognizes you, as long as you have the smart key on you, that is, it recognizes the key and unlocks automatically for you.

01-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Luv07Prius Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast Los Angeles County Posts: 7 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Smart Key Issues. Hey Everyone! I am having a little problem with my smart key. When I approach my 07 Prius, you know how you're supposed to press the black button on the handle and it's supposed to just unlock the door; it is not doing that. It opens just fine when you press the unlock button on the smart key but not when you approach and unlock it. Another thing, it does not turn on without having the key in the slot. I bought the car with hopes of it doing all of the above, but its not doing it. I don't carry a cell phone on me so that's not a problem. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

01-09-2009, 06:53 PM	#2
firepa63 Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 929 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Smart Key Issues. The black button on the door handle is to lock the door. The sensor to unlock the door is on the backside of the handle. The way you describe your problem is that you are actually locking the door when trying to unlock it. As far as needing to put the fob in the slot, make sure you have not pressed the button under the steering column which turns off the SKS. The button should be in the 'out' position for SKS to work. Last edited by firepa63; 01-09-2009 at 07:38 PM.

01-10-2009, 04:29 AM	#3
Luv07Prius Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast Los Angeles County Posts: 7 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Smart Key Issues. THANK YOU Firepa63!!! I went to the car and made sure that the SKS button beneath the steering wheel was in the out position which it wasn't, so I pushed it and now it works PERFECT!!! Very happy! (It was probably moved when I took it to be detailed). Thanks alot!

01-11-2009, 04:48 AM	#4
maseace Prius enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 177 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Smart Key Issues. Next time if it's not the switch under the dash, it's probably the key fob battery, which lasts 4-5 years.

01-12-2009, 03:32 AM	#5
jaw444 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 163 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 26 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Smart Key Issues. Rather than having to press the Unlock button on the remote smart key, all you have to do is walk up to the car and open the door. If SKS is turned on, you don't need to push any buttons to open the front doors and hatchback door, the car is "smart," it recognizes you, as long as you have the smart key on you, that is, it recognizes the key and unlocks automatically for you.

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