Racer 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Hi Guys Just got home from work and tried to get in the car. Tried both fobs but both dead. Used the manual key to get in and , off course now the alarms going off ! I've had to disconnect the battery and luckily the back up didn't last too long and its now stopped thank God. I thought the neighbours were going to lynch me! It's played up like this a bit lately, but then once I got in the car a waived the fobs around a bit all seemed be well and I could drive away. Now though it's just refusing to work on either Fob. Could I have a dead battery in both Fobs? Or is it more likely to be a faulty sensor in the car? Is there some sort of reset process I can try? I've not had any main battery issues since I've had the car. Any suggestions would be most welcome, I'm pulling my hair out. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 If both fobs are dead then you won't see a red light on it when you press any buttons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 I had exactly the same problem around 6 weeks ago Matt. I just dropped the car off at my local dealer to run some tests. Turned out that both fobs died on the same day. Replacement battery in both and away we went. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 33 minutes ago, Racer said: Hi Guys Just got home from work and tried to get in the car. Tried both fobs but both dead. Used the manual key to get in and , off course now the alarms going off ! I've had to disconnect the battery and luckily the back up didn't last too long and its now stopped thank God. I thought the neighbours were going to lynch me! It's played up like this a bit lately, but then once I got in the car a waived the fobs around a bit all seemed be well and I could drive away. Now though it's just refusing to work on either Fob. Could I have a dead battery in both Fobs? Or is it more likely to be a faulty sensor in the car? Is there some sort of reset process I can try? I've not had any main battery issues since I've had the car. Any suggestions would be most welcome, I'm pulling my hair out. Matt If you are struggling I am in Benfleet and have changed the battery in my fob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Thanks Guys I've not had the car long and I've never seen a light on either Fob, so looks like that's the answer. I'm assuming an ebay search will come up with the goods? or Are the batteries covered under warranty?? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Good job the trusty old Mk1 Mr2 fired up straight away after being sat for a month. Love the old motors with a simple Key. I'm getting old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Batteries aren't covered under warranty you need a CR1632 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 1 hour ago, rob275 said: Batteries aren't covered under warranty you need a CR1632 They replaced both of mine no questions asked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 1 hour ago, rob275 said: Batteries aren't covered under warranty you need a CR1632 They replaced both of mine no questions asked? That doesn't mean they are covered under warranty though batteries are inexpensive they probably just done it as a gesture of goodwill. If they are replacing batteries they should top up oil and coolant FOC. It's a consumable pretty much and it has a life of 3 years ish. Sent from my ONE E1003 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Don't they change them at the 2 year service? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 5 hours ago, rob275 said: Batteries aren't covered under warranty you need a CR1632 Thanks Rob. Are these the ones https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-CR1632-1632-Lithium-Battery/dp/B0042KL4AO/ref=pd_lpo_421_tr_t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JP4GDAJJARERPG7H92YX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 5 hours ago, nikndel said: If you are struggling I am in Benfleet and have changed the battery in my fob Cheers Nik Strangely enough my mate is coming from Benfleet to pick me up in the Morning. We're up at the Pod for Japfest. I don't suppose your going? I've got a company van for work on Monday, so I can order the Batteries and weight a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 2, 2016 Yep that's the one. As for replacement at service I wouldn't know as I never have my car serviced at Toyota Sent from my ONE E1003 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2016 Great cheers Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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