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Fob works sporadically

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by suemarnold, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. suemarnold

    suemarnold New Member

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    All of a sudden (after not driving my 2004 Prius for 10 days, my fob won't open the car or start it (unless inserted). . . until later while doing errands. Then works fine. Is there a battery? Fixable? I bought it used and original owner couldn't find tag. I have another working fob. Do I just go to a dealer?
     
    #1 suemarnold, Feb 12, 2009
  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Yup, there's a battery and it definitely needs replacement... about $3.50 and a few minutes of effort.

    There's photos in the Iconic User-Guide showing how to do it.
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    #2 john1701a, Feb 12, 2009
  3. suemarnold

    suemarnold New Member

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    Thanks John. Now if I can just get the cover off. . . :)

    Sue
     
    #3 suemarnold, Feb 12, 2009
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Pressing in the middle is futile. Placement makes a huge difference. With your thumb at the far edge, it slides right off.
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    #4 john1701a, Feb 12, 2009
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    A new battery can't hurt, but also check that you didn't bump the SKS switch under the steering wheel and just turn it off. And welcome to PriusChat! :welcome:
     
    #5 Bill Merchant, Feb 13, 2009
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