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Dead key - any ideas?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Davideo, Oct 7, 2011.

  1. Davideo

    Davideo Junior Member

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    With my wife's Prius, my key doesn't work any more, wirelessly. I thought that putting the key into the slot would possibly recharge a battery in the key, but even after very long trips, the key will not unlock the car if it's in my pocket. I can only unlock or lock the doors by removing the actual key in the fob. And then I can only start the car with the key fob in the dash holder. I assume there has to be a battery in there, so is it replaceable by the dealer?
     
    #1 Davideo, Oct 7, 2011
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    Davideo Junior Member

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    #2 Davideo, Oct 7, 2011
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Replace the battery yourself. It's easy...
     
    #3 firepa63, Oct 7, 2011
  4. Davideo

    Davideo Junior Member

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    OK - just did it, and it was indeed easy. The hardest part was sliding the cover off.
     
    #4 Davideo, Oct 7, 2011
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    okay, well done.
     
    #5 bisco, Oct 7, 2011
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