Lock out

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Uberfast, Jan 4, 2017.

  1. Uberfast

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    Hi folks.

    I'm locked out. Battery dead. I have the key fob key. When I place the small key into the door. The door will not unlock. In the driver side door I turned the key both ways.
    No luck the door will not open. Where is my mistake.

    Please and thank you.
     
    #1 Uberfast, Jan 4, 2017
  2. JC91006

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    Try to wiggle it loose or use a little wd40. Did you buy the car used? Hopefully it's the right key.
     
    #2 JC91006, Jan 4, 2017
  3. Uberfast

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    Ok. Will get the grease out. Yes I tried to wriggle it. Ill try again. Car is new from dealer. Thank you
     
    #3 Uberfast, Jan 4, 2017
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    So I tried the wiggle and grease. No luck.
     
    #4 Uberfast, Jan 4, 2017
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    I locked all the doors manually.
     
    #5 Uberfast, Jan 4, 2017
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    Try your other fob and/or the key from your other fob. New cars have 2 fobs, but a new 2014 Prius v is very unusual now.
     
    #6 Prodigyplace, Jan 4, 2017
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    Is the little key cut with a pattern in the sides of it? Sounds like you don't have the correct emergency key (either blank, or for a different car). Ditto on trying another key fob and key.
     
    #7 mhagadorn, Jan 4, 2017
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    try a pair of pliers on the key. not too hard.
     
    #8 bisco, Jan 4, 2017
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    Invite dealership comment on duff battery and lack of working manual key?
     
    #9 Air_Boss, Jan 5, 2017
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    Then this conversation is over. The dealer needs to have it towed in and solve this for you. And while you're arguing with them, they owe you a brand new 12v battery too.
     
    #10 rdgrimes, Jan 5, 2017
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