What is the Toyota Smart Key System?
Toyota Smart Key® is an innovative key system that employs a high-tech key fob that will allow you to lock or unlock front doors, open the rear liftgate and start your Toyota without ever having to take the key fob out of your pocket.
How can I tell if my car has a remote start?
Check your vehicle’s key fob The key fob for your car will have a special button if your vehicle has a remote starter. The symbol for the remote start is usually an arrow making a partial circle, as seen above. However, take note that some vehicle brands might use a different symbol for remote start.
What does it mean when remote key won’t unlock car door?
A key fob is a nice convenience, but it’s frustrating when the remote key won’t unlock car door. A dead key fob means you’re locked out of the car, which is the last thing anyone would want when in a hurry. A smart fob can stop working for several reasons and diagnosing them is quite simple.
Where is the spare key on a smart FOB?
Vehicles have a physical key for locking and unlocking the door. If you close and open your car door with the smart fob, this key is likely to be hidden inside the fob. There should be a release button or catch in the remote, pressing which will pop out the spare key. But some vehicles may not have a visible keyhole.
What to do if your remote key won’t work?
Open the battery cover and pry out the battery with something like a small screwdriver or a key. Take notes of the numbers on the battery and replace it with a similar one. If a dead battery is the source of trouble, the remote key should be working after the replacement. A key fob casing is mostly plastic, and it gets exposed to lots of abuse.
Why is my car door FOB not working?
If the problem occurs due to a dead battery but there is no shop around to buy a new one, hold the fob against the door’s handle and try to pull it. The battery may have a little juice left that can open the door when you keep the fob at a close distance.