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When the battery dies

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Bboy486, Dec 29, 2017.

  1. Bboy486

    Bboy486 Junior Member

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    When the battery dies how would you start the car if there is no key?

    SM-G955U ?
     
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    If you are talking about the 12 volt, you could jump start it or put a battery charger on it. If you are talking about the big battery, hello Toyota service department.
     
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    No Key ? You don’t. I’m sure the dealership would love you tho.
     
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    What are you talking about.
     
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    Which one starts the car?

    SM-G955U ?
     
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    The 12VDC boots the computers which power/starts the car using the HV battery.
     
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    The 12 volt turns on the computers and the big battery, the big battery then will start the engine if needed.
     
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    where is Gilbert, next to Harry?
     
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    the key fob has a button battery. if it dies, you can hold the fob up to the start button and an rfid chip will allow you to start the car.
    if the 12v dies, you can jump it like a regular car, but there are precautions.
    if the hybrid battery dies, you sool.
     
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    Huh?

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    Your location is Gilbert, what country, planet, star system.
     
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    Ah.

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    Andyprius1 Senior Member

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    geh vec in den haus und geh sloven ( my yiddish is not too accurate )
     
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