Why is my key stuck in the ignition on my Toyota Prius?
There are a few easy to fix reasons why your Toyota Prius’s key might get stuck in the ignition. It’s often easy to unstick the key. Whatever you do, don’t start trying to rip it out of the ignition. That can cause bigger problems. This article is written with the assumption that your key is stuck right now, and that you are looking to get it out.
Why does my Toyota Prius not turn on?
After reconnecting the battery the car would now become ready but only drive a short distance on the electric motor and the gas motor won’t turn over at all. That’s were I am at now. Oh and the display screen has a big message on top that just says problem. So it will drive on the electric but the gas engine does nothing. Any ideas? Thanks again.
Why does my Prius beep when I open the door?
Beeping Prius are only if you have the Smart Entry & Smart Start option. If you remote lock your doors (either by the fob or by the Smart black buton, but NOT the inside the door button), the Prius will not lock (flash lights, beep if you have Smart) if a door is open. The reason for the specialized battery is location, not just size.
What’s the best way to re-start a Prius?
Step 1: Press and hold the “Start” button. Hold the Start button down with your index finger for at least 45 seconds. Step 2: Restart the car. Start the car normally after the system has rebooted by pushing down on the brake and pressing the Start button again.
How to unlock and start your Toyota Prius with a dead key?
Unlock Your Prius With a Dead Key Fob. The first thing you will need to do is look closely at your key fob. There should be a little button along the side. Depress that button and then pull on the end of the key fob as shown in the image above. A metal key will be revealed magically.
How do you open the door on a Toyota Prius?
Depress that button and then pull on the end of the key fob as shown in the image above. A metal key will be revealed magically. That key then goes into the lock on the driver’s door old-school style and you then turn it and open the door. Visit Torque News homepage for more stories.
Can you push the start button on a Prius?
You can then push the start button and the vehicle will start and run. If this doesn’t work perfectly, touch and hold the fob to the start button for a moment and then give it a push, using the fob to actually depress the start button. Should work. You can replace the battery inside your fob yourself.
When do I need to replace my Prius remote key fob?
Click HERE for programming information. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Toyota Prius remote key fob replacement (89904-47230 or 89904-47150) Already have a remote key fob?
How many types of keys does a Toyota Prius have?
This model has seven versions (Toyota Prius w/Prox, Toyota Prius w/o Prox, Toyota Prius C w/Prox, Toyota Prius C w/Reg. ignition, Toyota Prius V w/Prox, Toyota Prius Prime w/Prox, Toyota Prius Plug-In w/Prox) and nine types of keys. Remote Key Fob: 2004-2019 – Five types of remotes. Transponder Chip Key: 2001-2019 – Four types of keys.