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Can't open car

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by RskimB, Mar 5, 2019.

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  1. RskimB

    RskimB Junior Member

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    I think my 2005 prius battery dead. Door fob isn't making any sound. The manual key is not even opening the door. Is there a solution to this? How can I pop the hood to jump the battery if I can't even get in the car?
     
    #1 RskimB, Mar 5, 2019
  2. SFO

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    Have you tried replacing the FOB battery already?

    How long have you own the vehicle, and has the manual key ever worked ?
     
    #2 SFO, Mar 5, 2019
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  3. bisco

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    try some lube with the manual key and a pair of pliers, but don't twist too hard. let it sit for awhile and wiggle it back and forth
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 5, 2019
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    I don’t know about the pliers but a can of PB Blaster with a few squirts into the lock cylinder sure can’t hurt.
     
    #4 Skibob, Mar 5, 2019
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