Yaris Key Unlock Issue

scarn · 2012-01-15 20:38:23

Hi, I have a 07 Yaris and I am having difficulties with unlocking the car with the remote. I have to be very close to the car for it to work if it is to work at all. When I press the unlock button the red light on the key comes on so I don't think it is an issue with the battery or the key I think it might be the receiver.…

15-01-2012 08:38PM

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scarn

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Hi,

I have a 07 Yaris and I am having difficulties with unlocking the car with the remote. I have to be very close to the car for it to work if it is to work at all. When I press the unlock button the red light on the key comes on so I don't think it is an issue with the battery or the key I think it might be the receiver. I have no issues locking the car with the remote, that works perfectly.

Any ideas on what this is or how to fix it?

Thanks

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#2 15-01-2012 08:43PM

colm_mcm

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I'd replace the battery anyway. is yours the shiney Japanese key with plastic buttons, or the french matt plastic key with rubber buttons?

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#3 15-01-2012 08:44PM

CJhaughey

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Have you tried a fresh battery?
I would start with a good battery and then work down the list.
An LED uses no power compared with a transmitter.

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#4 15-01-2012 08:47PM

scarn

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thanks for the feedback. It is the plastic key. I'll replace the battery anyway, there is no harm in that.

Cheers.

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