key fob won't open door

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key fob won't open door

My car has not been used for a couple of weeks and when I came to get in at the weekend the key fob would not work to open the door. I then tried the key which did open the door but then the car wouldn't start or do anything actually!

The light on the key fob is working so I would say the battery is ok and we have also checked the battery on the car itself and it is showing fully charged.

Phoned Toyota for some advise and was told to bring it into garage (have to get it towed in) and they will take a look prices start from £50. They said it most likly to be that the car is not regognising the keys any more.

Asked on 24 May 2011 by lyn&Tony

Answered by Honest John

What you have been told sounds right. Specialists section below. But if the receiver needs reprogramming, that cannot be done by email.

Live links: www.honestjohn.co.uk/useful-websites/specialists/

Relevant content: Keycard and remote repairs for Renaults, Citroens, most makes: www.keyrepair.co.uk;
Keys - Remotes for Nissans: How to programme them yourself www.nissanprimera.net
Keys and Locksmiths: Specialist auto locksmiths who can copy programme electronic keys and keyfobs. www.morganlocks.com; www.theautolocksmith.co.uk; www.autolocksmiths.net; www.pots-of-gold.co.uk www.key2lock.co.uk
Keyfob repairs and reprogramming: www.metasystem.co.uk
Keyfob and key repairs for Vauxhalls: www.martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm
Keyfob transponder key manufacturer: www.88qc.com ; www.tztdsy.com
Key Remote reprogramming: www.alarmremotes.co.uk; www.remotekey.co.uk
Key Remote Radio Operated Key Guidlines: Radio Operated Keys
Keyfob Remote DIY reprogramming: Tells you how to do it yourself www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk

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