Can two different SKS car FOB's on same key ring cause problems?

rwhoyle · 03-26-2008, 03:09 PM

Last week, I ordered a second 2008 Touring Prius.

I purchased our first one late last year. It is due to be delivered to the Dealership the first week of April. My question is, does anyone know of any problems with having two different Prius car SKS key FOB's on the same key ring? Problems such as signal interference, accelerated battery deterioration, etc. My research can't find any problems with them being constantly in close proximity, but, thought maybe some of the two Prius car families who visit PriusChat could advise if they had encountered any problems or if this is a non-issue.

Thanks

Skwyre7 · 03-26-2008, 03:43 PM

I wouldn't think there would be any interference between the two fobs. No more than a fob and a cell phone, anyway. But that's just a guess.

Bill Merchant · 03-27-2008, 02:47 AM

The biggest problem is that two fobs are bulky. I investigated trying to to get one fob to work two cars (or more accurately, two fobs to both work two cars so my wife and I could drive each other's car) but eventually gave up on the idea as being too difficult and expensive for the dealer to learn how on my dime. I usually carry two fobs in different pockets so I'm not too lumpy.

qbee42 · 03-27-2008, 08:50 AM

You need one of these: ThinkGeek :: Gadget Shoulder Holster
It's an under-the-shoulder holster for keys, ipods, cell phones, etc.

Tom

rwhoyle · 03-27-2008, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I see where the Owner's manual says that placing two FOB's together may cause signal interference, but, I was curious if any of the two Prius families had actually incountered problems or not. Placing one in each pocket to reduce bulk is a good idea Bill. I too like carring both keys as my wife and I occasionally drive each others car.

03-26-2008, 03:09 PM	#1
rwhoyle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 184 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Can two different SKS car FOB's on same key ring cause problems? Last week, I ordered a second 2008 Touring Prius. I purchased our first one late last year. It is due to be delivered to the Dealership the first week of April. My question is, does anyone know of any problems with having two different Prius car SKS key FOB's on the same key ring? Problems such as signal interference, accelerated battery deterioration, etc. My research can't find any problems with them being constantly in close proximity, but, thought maybe some of the two Prius car families who visit PriusChat could advise if they had encountered any problems or if this is a non-issue. Thanks __________________ Hers - 2008 Barcelona Red Touring Pkg #6 Mods: No reverse or seat belt beeps All weather floor mats Tinting 35% Ceramic all-around Mud Flaps 40F/38R His - 2008 Driftwood Pearl Touring Pkg #6 Mods: No reverse or seat belt beeps All weather floor mats Tinting 20% Ceramic all-around Mud Flaps 40F/38R Hexomat Cargo Liner GO COWBOYS !!!!

03-26-2008, 03:43 PM	#2
Skwyre7 What's the catch? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,302 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Can two different SKS car FOB's on same key ring cause problems? I wouldn't think there would be any interference between the two fobs. No more than a fob and a cell phone, anyway. But that's just a guess.

03-27-2008, 02:47 AM	#3
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,914 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 46	Re: Can two different SKS car FOB's on same key ring cause problems? The biggest problem is that two fobs are bulky. I investigated trying to to get one fob to work two cars (or more accurately, two fobs to both work two cars so my wife and I could drive each other's car) but eventually gave up on the idea as being too difficult and expensive for the dealer to learn how on my dime. I usually carry two fobs in different pockets so I'm not too lumpy.

03-27-2008, 08:50 AM	#4
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 4,663 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: Can two different SKS car FOB's on same key ring cause problems? You need one of these: ThinkGeek :: Gadget Shoulder Holster It's an under-the-shoulder holster for keys, ipods, cell phones, etc. Tom

03-27-2008, 11:35 AM	#5
rwhoyle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 184 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Can two different SKS car FOB's on same key ring cause problems? Thanks for the feedback. I see where the Owner's manual says that placing two FOB's together may cause signal interference, but, I was curious if any of the two Prius families had actually incountered problems or not. Placing one in each pocket to reduce bulk is a good idea Bill. I too like carring both keys as my wife and I occasionally drive each others car.

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