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Dealer gave me a shaved key works on starting ignition not on door lock the other three keys work on everything car doesn't have engine immoboliser removed the remote keyless entry fobs what is

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Many times the dealer gives you a valet key made to give to the vet to park your car, these keys work even though the theft deterant system is active, but they will only work for short periods untill the theft system activates and imobolizes the vehicle. The system is reset when the valet brings your vehicle and you insert your normal (chiped) key.

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SOURCE: 2003 Prius sometimes will not start, engine light comes on. Removing key from ignition, reinserting key, & turning wheel till it locks will then allow the car to start. Engine light stays on for a

I had a wire connector on the front of the engine that had so much tension, the wires broke. I didn't notice until a wet day when the car wouldn't start (and the Check Engine light was on). (The error code was related to an Emissions error.) The connector is located on the engine, front, just left of center. Hope this helps!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: my 03 rav4 has driver door lock problems

Drive to Gondwannaland. Third exit on right. See Dealer. Reject offer. Go home and try to pry off the panel. Break screw covers. Unscrew things and pry again. Break door handle cover. Unscrew and pry. Unscrew and pry. Pop the bottom. Lift it out. Let it hang. Find the solenoid. Unplug. Hang the door cover. Drive to the parts store with a loosely-hanging door cover. Replace the solenoid. Use a hammer because you are mad! Get it together! Go to the junk yard for broken plastic parts. Cuss. Drink beer. Be glad you can lock your truck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 13, 2009

SOURCE: Don't understand buttons on keyless entry remote fob.

If it is a factory remote it is either for the trunk release or the "panic" feature. Are the buttons not labeled?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 Toyota Avalon, key fob locks doors, but will

hello the identical thing is happening to me did you find out what was wrong? regards Ellen

Absi Amri

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  • Posted on Nov 18, 2010

SOURCE: keyless entry on my 2004

do you hear the Beep when you press on the remote to lock/unlock? this is to make sure there is communication with system components....
easiest ting you may do is to reset to system defaults... remove Battery -ve cable for a while... then things should return to normal otherwise you need to check with technician

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