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FOB now must be inserted?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Freedom, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. Freedom

    Freedom Active Member

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    Hi All, been some time since I was on here.

    Carmine is 9 years old! And I still love driving in her.

    Two days ago the car stopped recognizing the FOB via wi fi (not sure what the term is, lol). I have to insert the FOB to start the car. And I can press the buttons to unlock and lock the doors, but it doesn't work if I am just holding it in my hand.

    I've been to the dealership, had a new battery put in the FOB. No change.

    Any ideas? More of a nuisance than anything, don't plan to spend mega $$$ to have it fixed unless / until I learn more from all of you!
     
    #1 Freedom, Oct 19, 2017
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    TMR-JWAP Senior Member

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    Is this what happens when the little SKS switch under the steering wheel is turned off?
     
    #2 TMR-JWAP, Oct 19, 2017
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    Oooh good, let me check! Because I just put air in the tires, could have hit the wrong button!
     
    #3 Freedom, Oct 19, 2017
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    Would be pretty sweet if that ends up being the problem. If not, try doing a forum search using "sks switch". About a million hits come back, hopefully somewhere in there will be a solution that someone found.
     
    #4 TMR-JWAP, Oct 19, 2017
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    YES! Problem solved! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
     
    #5 Freedom, Oct 19, 2017
    Tideland Prius and Mendel Leisk like this.
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    Awesome. It's always nice when an inexpensive solution is found!!
     
    #6 TMR-JWAP, Oct 19, 2017
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    Nice to know the dealership were on to it. LOL.
     
    #7 dolj, Oct 19, 2017
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    Ever consider reading through the owners manual?
     
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    I know who you listen to on Saturdays ;)
     
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