1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

FOB only halfway programmed?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by JOnnay, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. JOnnay

    JOnnay Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2013
    6
    0
    0
    Location:
    Saint Helena, California
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Hey folks - I have a 2004 Prius, and when I bought it, the FOB worked in my pocket and I didn't have to remove it.

    The last couple of months, the battery has been low on the FOB, and then two days ago, it wouldn't start the car up in my pocket nor would it wirelessly unlock or lock my doors. To start my car, I had to insert the FOB. However, it would still lock and unlock the doors with the press of the button.

    So last evening I bought a new battery and installed it. The wireless door lock/unlock works again, but still, I have to insert the FOB to start the car. I checked the switch under the steering wheel, and it is in the correct 'out' position....

    Could use some input on how to COMPLETELY program the FOB without spending $137.50 at my local Toyota dealership - perhaps point me to the right direction?

    Thank you in advance :)
     
    #1 JOnnay, Jun 20, 2014
  2. nh7o

    nh7o Off grid since 1980

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2011
    1,686
    338
    0
    Location:
    Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    II
    #2 nh7o, Jun 20, 2014
  3. usnavystgc

    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2011
    3,159
    988
    0
    Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    Check the SKS switch under the steering wheel and make sure it is not turned off.

    I just saw you already did that. Try turning it on and off a few times and see if that makes a difference. If not, follow bisco's good advice below.
     
    #3 usnavystgc, Jun 20, 2014
    Last edited: Jun 20, 2014
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    107,688
    48,943
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Check for stuck buttons, And check the 12v.
     
    #4 bisco, Jun 20, 2014
    usnavystgc likes this.
  5. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2013
    16,470
    8,383
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    I would try to use your "2nd" fob to see if the functions SKS function works. Also the battery that you replaced might not be a good battery, many have reported buying batteries that are not good.

    If you don't have a 2nd FOB, here is your chance to buy another one.
     
    #5 JC91006, Jun 20, 2014
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)