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Smart key in storage without battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by 2009Prius, Mar 25, 2009.

  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Is it OK to store the spare smart key with its battery removed? I want to minimize battery drain during storage but don't know whether the smart key needs the battery to keep some sort of internal memory or not. Thanks!
     
    #1 2009Prius, Mar 25, 2009
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    Yes, you can store the Smart fob without a battery, if you wish to do so. The fob does not have volatile memory. Note that the car is programmed to recognize the fob, not the reverse.
     
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    Thank you! :)
     
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