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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Polything, Dec 17, 2013.

  1. Polything

    Polything Junior Member

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    hi guys, i have researched but come up empty.

    how often does the key fob battery last?
    our lasts only 30 days. this is the second time we replaced the it.
     
    #1 Polything, Dec 17, 2013
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    Well, it should def last longer than that. Is one of your buttons stuck? There is def a problem with battery drainage on your fob.
     
    #2 usnavystgc, Dec 17, 2013
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    Store the fob at least 14 feet away from the car.

    If the battery is still draining, try turning off the SKS feature.

    If the fob is close to the car, it will constantly communicate with the car and run the battery down.
     
    #3 dorunron, Dec 17, 2013
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    keep it at least 3 feet from cell phones and etc.
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 17, 2013
  5. Polything

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    thanks guys, my wife keeps the fob in her purse along with the iphone..
    one button maybe stuck...the previous owners' dogs chewed it up pretty good.
     
    #5 Polything, Dec 17, 2013
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    I think a replacement fob is needed at this point, since it is obviously damaged.
     
    #6 dorunron, Dec 17, 2013
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    just ordered the cheap replacement $37.99 key from ovnisf on ebay

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    #7 Polything, Dec 17, 2013
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