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Lost Smart Key

Discussion in 'Knowledge Base Articles Discussion' started by jackowens, Feb 11, 2006.

  1. jackowens

    jackowens New Member

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    Dear Friends,

    I misplaced the smart key of my 2005 Prius, but believe it's somewhere in one of the rooms in my house.

    Since it apparently emits a continuous signal to open the car door and start the engine, is there a way of detecting its location by means of that emitted signal?

    Regards to all,

    Jack Owens
     
    #1 jackowens, Feb 11, 2006
  2. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    from all info i've heard.. no. If it's close to the car.. like.. 5 feet away.. then sure.. you'll have the interior light light up or something.. otherwise i've never heard of someone tracking down a lost fob. A lot of old fashion searching i guess.
     
    #2 V8Cobrakid, Feb 11, 2006
  3. sweden prius

    sweden prius New Member

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    Could you bring the car into the house? :p
     
    #3 sweden prius, Feb 11, 2006
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    My understanding is that the FOB only listens for the signal coming from a Prius. If it hears one and recognizes it as being the correct one, then it transmits a reply. This is why it is recommended that if you should turn off the SKS system if the car is not going to be used for a couple of weeks. Otherwise, the continuous transmisions from the car may adversely drain the auxilliary battery.
     
    #4 8AA, Feb 12, 2006
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