Originally recorded february 17 2017 has the battery in your keyfob gone dead and now you can t get in or even start your car.
Toyota car key battery dead.
This procedure shows you how to open a toyota door when the key fob does not unlock the doors which can happen if the car or key fob battery is dead.
Your toyota key may look different but all toyota keys have an emergency key inside the key fob.
If this doesn t get your vehicle started and your power door locks also aren t working then you might be dealing with a weak engine battery not a dead smart key.
Changing a smart key battery.
Once the fob is opened you can remove the old battery and replace it with a new one then put the fob back together.
You don t need to go to the local toyota dealer an.
Newer toyota models may have a cover hiding the door keyhole.
It is a simple process and can easily be done with a small flathead screwdriver.
Have a toyota vehicle that s complaining that the battery in your key fob is low and needs to be replaced.
In this video i show you how to replace a toyota key fob battery.
How to unlock a toyota with a dead battery.
On the driver s door handle you should see a keyhole.
Push the key release on the back of the key fob remove and remove the emergency key.
When you want to replace your fob s battery remove the metal key from inside the smart key and gently pry open the fob using the opening left from the key.
There is a battery inside your key fob and they go dead far faster than those in key start vehicles.
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This is what you do if you have a smart key with a dead battery.