Remote unlock not working. Key needs new battery? How? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

daniloneil8 · 12-03-2024, 08:12 PM

Not keyless start.
I turn the key to start car.
But door and trunk unlock not working every time.

New battery
Video below

Got it done.
Did both keys.
5 for $4.40

humfrz · 12-03-2024, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by daniloneil8

Not keyless start.
I turn the key to start car.
But door and trunk unlock not working every time.

Do I need new key?
Or can I change the battery?
No obvious battery slot

I'd suggest you put a new battery in it.

My 2013 key has a small slot near the top of the FOB, on the seam, that will open up the two halves by putting a flat tipped screwdriver in it and twisting.

Sapphireho · 12-03-2024, 10:01 PM

The car is totalled. You are done.

Or, maybe you could read the manual?

Stephen W. · 12-03-2024, 10:41 PM

Luns · 12-04-2024, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

I'd suggest you put a new battery in it.

My 2013 key has a small slot near the top of the FOB, on the seam, that will open up the two halves by putting a flat tipped screwdriver in it and twisting.

The photo shared is of an uncut key, which I doubt is the actual key used by the OP. The texture of the plastic is similar to third-party replica key blanks I've had experience with. The replicas typically will accept an original transponder/remote module, but can vary quite a bit in the actual execution such that the two halves aren't interchangeable with genuine parts, and sometimes even a genuine remote doesn't fit well enough to work correctly.

It wouldn't surprise me if this key (or the one the OP is actually using) is missing the recess for a screwdriver to wedge apart the halves. If that's the key, the halves still need to be pried apart, and a knife would be a better tool to start attacking the seam than a screwdriver.

humfrz · 12-04-2024, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

The car is totalled. You are done.

Or, maybe you could read the manual?

Oh, be nice now -

blsfrs · 12-04-2024, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

The car is totalled. You are done.

Or, maybe you could read the manual?

Yogi Berra, Buddha, or someone said (and I paraphrase): When you read the instructions, you get an education. You get experience when you don't.

RT-BRZ · 12-04-2024, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blsfrs

Yogi Berra, Buddha, or someone said (and I paraphrase): When you read the instructions, you get an education. You get experience when you don't.

That reminded me of a quote I just heard the other day.

"Experience is a bitch. The test usually comes before the lesson."

daniloneil8 · 12-04-2024, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

The car is totalled. You are done.

Or, maybe you could read the manual?

I don't have the manual
Thanks tho

daniloneil8 · 12-04-2024, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luns

The photo shared is of an uncut key, which I doubt is the actual key used by the OP. The texture of the plastic is similar to third-party replica key blanks I've had experience with. The replicas typically will accept an original transponder/remote module, but can vary quite a bit in the actual execution such that the two halves aren't interchangeable with genuine parts, and sometimes even a genuine remote doesn't fit well enough to work correctly.

It wouldn't surprise me if this key (or the one the OP is actually using) is missing the recess for a screwdriver to wedge apart the halves. If that's the key, the halves still need to be pried apart, and a knife would be a better tool to start attacking the seam than a screwdriver.

My key does have the slot pictured in the helpful video.

humfrz · 12-04-2024, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniloneil8

I don't have the manual
Thanks tho

Here ya go.

https://www.startmycar.com/us/scion/fr-s/info/manuals

daniloneil8 · 12-04-2024, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Here ya go.

https://www.startmycar.com/us/scion/fr-s/info/manuals

Wrong key type for FRS.
I have BRZ

DarkPira7e · 12-04-2024, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daniloneil8

Wrong key type for FRS.
I have BRZ

Why does your profile say you drive an FRS?
Why have you not split the casing in half yet and replaced the battery?
Why are we still here

humfrz · 12-04-2024, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Why does your profile say you drive an FRS?
Why have you not split the casing in half yet and replaced the battery?
Why are we still here

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