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Problem removing key

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by faucault, Apr 12, 2008.

  1. faucault

    faucault New Member

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    For some reason, I sometime have a problem removing my key when I park the car. The key will simply not get out of the slot. I usually start the engine again, wait a bit and then park the car and I can remove it. Am I the only one with this issue or is there something I don't understand?

    Please help!
     
    #1 faucault, Apr 12, 2008
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Do you have the Smart Key System? If so, you don't need to put the fob in the slot.

    When you do use the slot, the car must be powered off before the fob is released.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Apr 12, 2008
  3. faucault

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    Hi again,
    I dont have a smart key. It's a regular key. Looks like I'm the only one with this issue, I am doing something bad but I dont know what.

    Perhaps someone can tell me?
     
    #3 faucault, Apr 12, 2008
  4. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    When you park the car, do you press the POWER button to turn the car off (IG-OFF)? If the car is powered off and you have trouble releasing the fob from the slot, then you should visit your dealer with that complaint.
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Apr 12, 2008
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