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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by fredpowled, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. fredpowled

    fredpowled New Member

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    The battery in my turn-on-the-ignition-remotely in my Prius 2006 fob finally wore out, so I replaced it. Now I have to insert the fob in the slot in the dashboard in order to start. No big deal, and entirely understandable given the age of the battery, but now that I have the new battery installed the fob insists on being inserted in the dash before I can start the car, where before I needed only to be within a few feet of the car. A Prius dealer employee told me it was because I had the battery in upside down. Not true. Any help, please? --Fred Powledge
     
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    try checking your 12 volt battery. maybe a coincidence?
    what about your other fob?
    also, check the voltage of the new fob battery.
     
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    I should have mentioned that my wife's fob works remotely just fine. FP
     
    #3 fredpowled, Mar 10, 2016
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    is this 3 door sks? her fob works the remote starter, and you don't have to plug it into the dash?

    sorry, i think i am confused. i thought you mentor remote engine starter.
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 10, 2016
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    I was not aware of a remote engine starter...doesn't everyone have to Press the Power button?

    CR2032 battery needs to be + side up when you put it in.

    PS- Welcome!
     
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  6. ericbecky

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    Is the "KEY" button by the driver's knee pressed in?
    If it is, press it again so it is out.
     
    #6 ericbecky, Mar 10, 2016
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    Right the smart key system has an on/off button under the steering column
     
    #7 wjtracy, Mar 10, 2016
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