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

Smart key cause running issues?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by jjltthomas, Nov 20, 2017.

  1. jjltthomas

    jjltthomas Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2016
    11
    0
    0
    Location:
    Section, Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    My 09 has been running like junk for a couple months now. Thought it was just the car. Smart start key has had a week battery sometimes wouldnt even unlock the doors. Broke down and went got a new battery for it, now car is running better than ever. Is this coincidental? Would love feed back on this.


    iPhone ?
     
    #1 jjltthomas, Nov 20, 2017
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    108,695
    49,397
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    idk about coincidental, but definitely odd. the key allows the 12v to boot the car, after that, you can throw it out the window and keep driving no problem.
     
    #2 bisco, Nov 20, 2017
  3. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2013
    16,477
    8,394
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    What battery did you get? 12v or key fob battery?
     
    #3 JC91006, Nov 20, 2017
  4. jjltthomas

    jjltthomas Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2016
    11
    0
    0
    Location:
    Section, Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Key fob.


    iPhone ?
     
    #4 jjltthomas, Nov 20, 2017
  5. fuzzy1

    fuzzy1 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2009
    17,317
    10,164
    90
    Location:
    Western Washington
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    When I let my key fob battery gradually weaken and die, and left if that way for a couple months (the car was going to be parked for six weeks anyway, deal with it after), I had no car performance issues at all.
     
    #5 fuzzy1, Nov 20, 2017
  6. jjltthomas

    jjltthomas Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2016
    11
    0
    0
    Location:
    Section, Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Ok. Just checking. Maybe just coincidence.


    iPhone ?
     
    #6 jjltthomas, Nov 21, 2017
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)