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keyless entry not working

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Hard2Choose, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. Hard2Choose

    Hard2Choose Junior Member

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    I have a 2007 with 247,000 miles. Recently when I go to get in the car in the mornings, the keyless entry will not work. Usually I just touch the doorhandle & it opens. It won't even open when I push the unlock button on the clicker. I have to take the key out of the remote to open the door. This only happens first thing in the morning when it is cooler & there is dew on the car. Later in the day, everything is fine. Any ideas?
     
    #1 Hard2Choose, Nov 7, 2012
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    Replace the button battery in your remote.
     
    #2 Jim Porta, Nov 7, 2012
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    I have same problem I replaced the battery in fob now it won't work at all
     
    #3 logopenn, Feb 17, 2014
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    did you test the new fob battery before installing it?
     
    #4 bisco, Feb 17, 2014
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    Put the old battery back and see if it works. Could be your new battery is not good

    SM-N900P ?
     
    #5 JC91006, Feb 17, 2014
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    I did not test the new battery for fob and don't have the old one I can go buy a new battery for it again and see if that helps
     
    #6 logopenn, Feb 17, 2014
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    I went back to advance and got another battery tested it while I was there and it worked went out to the car and it worked unlock button does not work but the lock and when I walked up to the car and just open the door it works
     
    #7 logopenn, Feb 17, 2014
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    Sounds to me you have a sticky button. That will normally drain your fob battery if it's stuck. You have to correct that problem or you'll be back to the situation again. Youtube has some videos on a sticky button

    SM-N900P ?
     
    #8 JC91006, Feb 17, 2014
  9. Kurzweil

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    These fobs spend a lot of time in grimy pockets. I bought a $7.00 soft case for it (Amazon), similar to the cheapies you see for smart cell phones (couldn't find an expensive nicer one with some water resistant qualities). I put the FOB in a plastic bag before putting it in the case.
     
    #9 Kurzweil, Feb 19, 2014
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    I got the same soft case. I love it so much, I bought one for my TCH as well.
     
    #10 usnavystgc, Feb 20, 2014
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