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Remote start with fob (no app on phone needed)

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by 2023p, Apr 30, 2023.

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  1. KMO

    KMO Senior Member

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    You're misremembering the 2nd generation. It had no text display on the main dash, and the multimedia screen didn't turn itself on.
     
  2. I Throw 99

    I Throw 99 New Member

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    I just tried this with my 5th generation, and it worked perfectly. Awesome.
     
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  3. Alan Nomoto

    Alan Nomoto New Member

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    My experience with the fob is a really short range of like 20 feet. Cuts the utility of it… Used to start my Cadillac from the living room. Can’t unlock it until I’m a car length away.
     
  4. CruisnGrrl

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    if you hold the key fob to your head you can increase the signal range by using your body as an antenna.