upside down key fob

pat2762 · 11-11-2007, 08:06 PM

I have put my key fob in the slot upside down and now I can't get it out? Anybody know how to get it out?

Bob64 · 11-11-2007, 08:18 PM

It shouldn't matter if its upside down or not.

Make sure the car is off, and mebbie push it in a bit and then push it out just incase the locking clips are a bit stuck.

seasalsa · 11-11-2007, 08:19 PM

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I have put my key fob in the slot upside down and now I can't get it out? Anybody know how to get it out?
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My fob fits either way, there is no upside down and the only time it can be taken out of the slot is when the car is turned off. I am not aware of any changes in the 2007 that would only allow the fob to only go in one way.

**Tideland Prius** · 11-11-2007, 08:58 PM

Umm.. it shouldn't matter if it's upside down or not.

Plus if you couldn't get it out, what are you doing here on your computer lol. Unless your neighbourhood's safe and you don't mind leaving your key in the car.

mingoglia · 11-11-2007, 09:02 PM

Yeah, it wasn't until about a week into ownership that I actually put the key fob in and I too couldn't get it out.... then I realized I hadn't shut the power off.

As others have said, make sure the vehicle is off.

Mike

pat2762 · 11-11-2007, 09:50 PM

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It shouldn't matter if its upside down or not.

Make sure the car is off, and mebbie push it in a bit and then push it out just incase the locking clips are a bit stuck.
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I appreciate all the quick responses, however apparently they have made a change in 07 because it says in the owners manual (read to late) DO NOT PUT IN WRONG WAY. The power is off, car in park, and it will not come out?????

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Umm.. it shouldn't matter if it's upside down or not.

Plus if you couldn't get it out, what are you doing here on your computer lol. Unless your neighbourhood's safe and you don't mind leaving your key in the car.
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Yeah, it's in my garage in a safe neighborhood, tomorrow I have to go to work though. I guess I can lock it with my key in the lock the old fashioned way?

**Tideland Prius** · 11-11-2007, 10:01 PM

Yes you can lock it with the mechanical key.

I assume you've tried pushing and pulling right? Hmm...this one is a puzzler.

pat2762 · 11-11-2007, 10:01 PM

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I have put my key fob in the slot upside down and now I can't get it out? Anybody know how to get it out?
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NEVER MIND, Got to thinking the owners manual saying not to put it in the wrong way, meant backwards, not upside down but the picture in the manual shows it buttons down and I had buttons up so I assumed I had it wrong? Anyway went back to the car and tried again and it came right out, don't know why I was having problems before? Thanks for the replys.

Have only had the car for three days and so far am loving it!

mingoglia · 11-11-2007, 10:02 PM

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I appreciate all the quick responses, however apparently they have made a change in 07 because it says in the owners manual (read to late) DO NOT PUT IN WRONG WAY. The power is off, car in park, and it will not come out?????
Yeah, it's in my garage in a safe neighborhood, tomorrow I have to go to work though. I guess I can lock it with my key in the lock the old fashioned way?
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Strange, the '08 it doesn't matter. I purposely put mine in both ways and it works exactly the same.

pat2762 · 11-11-2007, 10:04 PM

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Yes you can lock it with the mechanical key.

I assume you've tried pushing and pulling right? Hmm...this one is a puzzler.
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Read my update, feel pretty stupid.

Thanks anyway

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Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Umm.. it shouldn't matter if it's upside down or not. Plus if you couldn't get it out, what are you doing here on your computer lol. Unless your neighbourhood's safe and you don't mind leaving your key in the car.

11-11-2007, 09:02 PM	#5
mingoglia Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 732 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Yeah, it wasn't until about a week into ownership that I actually put the key fob in and I too couldn't get it out.... then I realized I hadn't shut the power off. As others have said, make sure the vehicle is off. Mike

11-11-2007, 10:01 PM	#7
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Yes you can lock it with the mechanical key. I assume you've tried pushing and pulling right? Hmm...this one is a puzzler.