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2010 prius key fob open others Key

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by freebird1, Aug 6, 2022.

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  1. freebird1

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    Today when i was out in shopping area by mistake opened another exact looking car prius
    After look in drivers seat swa it not my car closed door and walked next row found my car and opened door ok

    I keep my keys in pocket

    Has this happened to anyone
    So some one else with same model key could just open car ? And even start ?

    Thought key is programmed to car , but maybe some how this other didn't see issue with my key ?
     
    #1 freebird1, Aug 6, 2022
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    could the door already have been unlocked?
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 6, 2022
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    dont know if the other guys car he didnot lock it ? but it should lock after some time ?
     
    #3 freebird1, Aug 7, 2022
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    not necessarily, it depends on how you lock and unlock, fob or touch.
     
    #4 bisco, Aug 7, 2022
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    You should’ve press the lock button to see if the door locks also
     
    #5 Grit, Aug 8, 2022
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