keyfob

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by seaside man, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. seaside man

    seaside man New Member

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    Does anybody know if the battery in the fob goes dead can you still start the car or not?
     
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  2. dumas

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seasideman @ Oct 4 2006, 07:52 PM) [snapback]328179[/snapback]</div>
    http://vfaq.net/FAQ-SSE_Sec_Key.html#fob
     
    #2 dumas, Oct 4, 2006
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    short answer: yes, you can start the car
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Oct 5, 2006
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    The way I understand it, YES!

    The key fob will work - even with NO battery. Simply plug it into the dash.

    You're welcome,
     
    #4 fphinney, Oct 5, 2006
  5. aaf709

    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    And to get in, you use the tiny mechanical key that's in the fob.
     
    #5 aaf709, Oct 5, 2006
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