Keys smarter than the technicians?

Dilbert · 07-02-2004, 01:58 AM

My car finally came in and I went to pick it up today after waiting since November 27th (Silver #7). However, the technicians could not get the SE/SS keys to talk to the car. The salesman was very considerate and got me a loaner car since I was planning on taking my new car home tonight (fully functional). Tomorrow they have it as number one priority. Anyone have a similar experience? :?

**efusco** · 07-02-2004, 02:17 AM

Bet they had the SE/SS button turned off under the dash.

Frank Hudon · 07-02-2004, 10:39 AM

I agree with Evan, there is a small sub-dash panel at the bottom of the steering colum and there is a small button there that needs to be pulled out to energize the SE-SS system. If this is their first Prius they probably have no clue as to how the system works, and what needs to be done on the PDI.

finman · 07-02-2004, 11:18 AM

Yep, same thing happened to me in March. Went to pick up my new car (1st one ever!) and the smart key wouldn't work. Found a button at the bottom of the driver's dash (forget what it was labeled...) It was pressed in or out (can't remember which, wow, this seems to be epidemic) and we just pressed it the other way. It's spring loaded and either is 'in' when u press it or 'out' when u press again. Smart entry is the COOLEST, so it was imperative to get it working. I've since placed a small label, telling which position in on, which is off. Drive fun, drive clean, drive Prius!!

Dilbert · 07-03-2004, 11:23 AM

Well, they had to find their smartest technician, but they finally got the keys to work. Finally, after 222 days of waiting, we are finally driving our Prius. The car is great! My neighbors all came over and checked it out. The first question was "where do you plug it in?" The car indicated 54 mpg on the way home from from the dealer. I highly recommend Bob Bridge Toyota in Renton, Washington (Dwight Haughton salesman). He was very straight forward with the facts during the wait and sold the car at MSRP as promised. We will be back to replace our Windstar when the Sienna is offered as a Hybrid (if it lasts that long)

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DaveinOlyWA · 07-07-2004, 09:47 PM

glad to see you are happy with your Prius.

BUT... i "only" had to wait 154 days for my car and the cost was exactly the same as the write up for the car when i ordered it. i got my from Toyota of Olympia.

Starbug · 07-07-2004, 10:20 PM

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Well, they had to find their smartest technician, but they finally got the keys to work. Finally, after 222 days of waiting, we are finally driving our Prius. The car is great! My neighbors all came over and checked it out. The first question was "where do you plug it in?" The car indicated 54 mpg on the way home from from the dealer. I highly recommend Bob Bridge Toyota in Renton, Washington (Dwight Haughton salesman). He was very straight forward with the facts during the wait and sold the car at MSRP as promised. We will be back to replace our Windstar when the Sienna is offered as a Hybrid (if it lasts that long)

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Weeeeeeeee!!!!! Now I know where to go to get mine! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: This is the first time I've seen anyone mention a WA dealership. Excellent....!! Any other WA dealerships and salespeople that anybody would recomend? I'd like to put myself on more than one waiting list, as you all have done. Oh I'm sooooo happy now!

Starbug · 07-07-2004, 10:22 PM

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glad to see you are happy with your Prius.

BUT... i "only" had to wait 154 days for my car and the cost was exactly the same as the write up for the car when i ordered it. i got my from Toyota of Olympia.

Toyota of Olympia? OK, noting that down along with Bob Bridge in Renton... Would you recomend a particular salesperson?

V8Cobrakid · 07-07-2004, 10:30 PM

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glad to see you are happy with your Prius.

BUT... i "only" had to wait 154 days for my car and the cost was exactly the same as the write up for the car when i ordered it. i got my from Toyota of Olympia.

hehe.. i picked my car up on June 12th... i ordered it on May 18th :mrgreen: Toyotatown in Stockton

DaveinOlyWA · 07-07-2004, 10:59 PM

Fred Hamilton... very good guy and straight up.

he readily admitted that the wait would be 4-6 months and he was right (5 ½ months) and the cost was sticker and not a penny more.

07-02-2004, 01:58 AM	#1
Dilbert Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 39 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Keys smarter than the technicians? My car finally came in and I went to pick it up today after waiting since November 27th (Silver #7). However, the technicians could not get the SE/SS keys to talk to the car. The salesman was very considerate and got me a loaner car since I was planning on taking my new car home tonight (fully functional). Tomorrow they have it as number one priority. Anyone have a similar experience? :?

07-02-2004, 11:18 AM	#4
finman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 931 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	smart key Yep, same thing happened to me in March. Went to pick up my new car (1st one ever!) and the smart key wouldn't work. Found a button at the bottom of the driver's dash (forget what it was labeled...) It was pressed in or out (can't remember which, wow, this seems to be epidemic) and we just pressed it the other way. It's spring loaded and either is 'in' when u press it or 'out' when u press again. Smart entry is the COOLEST, so it was imperative to get it working. I've since placed a small label, telling which position in on, which is off. Drive fun, drive clean, drive Prius!! __________________ 04' Seaside Pearl #7. Fumoto oil drain, add-on mudflaps, rear bumper scuff protector & rear sensor warn, compass mirror, EV mode, synthetic oil, 8" custom sub in right rear cubby, 6" subs under front seats, power lumbar in front seats, Coastaletech hitch with Aspen bike/snowboard rack, iPod2car, DVD video, 2 amps, Alpine component speakers, solid 47 MPG @70000 miles, best tank 56 MPG.

07-03-2004, 11:23 AM	#5
Dilbert Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 39 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	They fixed it! Well, they had to find their smartest technician, but they finally got the keys to work. Finally, after 222 days of waiting, we are finally driving our Prius. The car is great! My neighbors all came over and checked it out. The first question was "where do you plug it in?" The car indicated 54 mpg on the way home from from the dealer. I highly recommend Bob Bridge Toyota in Renton, Washington (Dwight Haughton salesman). He was very straight forward with the facts during the wait and sold the car at MSRP as promised. We will be back to replace our Windstar when the Sienna is offered as a Hybrid (if it lasts that long) .

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07-02-2004, 02:17 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 12,945 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	Bet they had the SE/SS button turned off under the dash.

07-02-2004, 10:39 AM	#3
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	I agree with Evan, there is a small sub-dash panel at the bottom of the steering colum and there is a small button there that needs to be pulled out to energize the SE-SS system. If this is their first Prius they probably have no clue as to how the system works, and what needs to be done on the PDI.

07-07-2004, 09:47 PM	#6
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,258 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	glad to see you are happy with your Prius. BUT... i "only" had to wait 154 days for my car and the cost was exactly the same as the write up for the car when i ordered it. i got my from Toyota of Olympia.

07-07-2004, 10:59 PM	#10
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,258 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Fred Hamilton... very good guy and straight up. he readily admitted that the wait would be 4-6 months and he was right (5 ½ months) and the cost was sticker and not a penny more.