What do I do when my key fob says low battery?
In most cars, the security (immobilizer) chip inside the fob works without a battery, but only from a very close range. So even if the fob has a weak battery, it should still start the car. You may have to hold the smart fob closer to the “Start” button or insert it into a special slot to start the engine.
What to do if your key fob battery is low?
If this concern is observed, perform the following procedure that allows the vehicle to properly sample the key fob battery level. With only one (1) fob near the vehicle, start the engine. With the engine running, press the Lock or Unlock button on the key fob one time. Repeat this procedure with all additional affected key fobs.
When does Intelligent Key Battery is low battery?
You should get a low battery warning on your dash, I just got one the other day, it showed my key had about 1/4 battery life left. Time to change it! So yes, there is a warning system in place.
What does it mean when Toyota says key battery is low?
“Key” could mean they key fob that unlocks and starts the car. Or “key” could mean “critical.” Fortunately, when a Toyota says key battery low, it means the key that unlocks and starts the car.
Can you start a car with a low Battery FOB?
Click to expand… umm… that’s talking about the car battery, not the fob battery. this shows that you can’t drive the car with a dead car battery. you obviously cannot start the car with a dead car battery, but you can with a low battery key fob by inserting it into the Ikey port. Key port to start the engine. Replace the
You should get a low battery warning on your dash, I just got one the other day, it showed my key had about 1/4 battery life left. Time to change it! So yes, there is a warning system in place.
What does the key fob battery low warning light mean?
If you have multiple key fobs, it’s a good idea to replace all of the batteries at the same time as they tend to run out at the same time. Keep in mind, some vehicles may require a reset procedure before the low battery key fob light will turn off.
Why is the battery warning light still on after a battery change?
I put in a new battery and the low battery warning light was still on. So I inserted the key fob in the Intelligent Key port. I know the Intelligent Key port doesn’t recharge a dead battery. The warning light disappeared after I put in the key fob in there.
What happens if your key fob battery goes dead?
If your key fob battery went completely dead, you wouldn’t be able to start the car and could end up stranded somewhere. To prevent this from happening, there is a warning light on the dashboard that indicates when the battery should be replaced in the fob. What the key fob battery low warning light means