What does the blinking red dot mean on a key fob for a Toyota Prius 2007?

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    Franck Dernoncourt New Member

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    What does the blinking red dot mean on a key fob for a Toyota Prius 2007? I've just changed the battery so I don't think it indicates a low battery. It only appears when the key fob is near the car.


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    #1 Franck Dernoncourt, Feb 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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    It's normal for this red dot to flash a few times when you press the button normally. That's because the system is checking the key. But what you said about it only flashing when you get close to the vehicle is an abnormal situation.
    I had a similar problem after I replaced the battery with one that wasn't an original factory battery. I guess the vehicle couldn't recognize my key. After I rematched the key later, this problem disappeared.
     
    #2 bennettlyle, Feb 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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    It means the fob and the SKS in the car are communicating with each other.
     
    #3 dolj, Feb 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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