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Smart door handle not working

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wrikerjr, Feb 6, 2019.

  1. Feb 6, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    wrikerjr

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    stopped working today. I did change the remote to unlock all doors with one push, today (thanks to the tips and tricks). Reverted back to original settings and it’s not working.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. Feb 6, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    The lock/unlock buttons and push/start still function; only the smart handle isn't working?
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    Have you checked the battery in the handle?
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2019 at 6:55 PM
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    Also, you do have the fob within 3 feet of the door sensor, correct?
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2019 at 3:52 AM
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    Thanks for the input. I have resolved the issue by resetting in the following manner:
    1.) holding the two buttons on the wireless remote until it beeped 6 times,
    2.) waiting five minutes
    3.) holding it until it beeped 4 times

    Saw that trick on a highlander video. It appears to reset the lock feature and the smart door.

    In response to everyone's questions, it was only the smart handle not functioning. The lock/unlock worked manually and through the remote and the push/start still functioned, and I had no idea their is a battery in the handle.

    Thanks for the responses.
     
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  6. Feb 7, 2019 at 3:55 AM
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    Guess it's just a dumb door handle now...

    (Lacking sleep, forgive me)
     
  7. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    There is no battery in the handle
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:18 AM
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    Maybe the handle's fluid is low?


    Unsub'd

    I'll see myself out.
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:19 AM
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    Will washer or blinker fluid work as a substitute?
     
  10. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:20 AM
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    ***
    :facepalm:
     
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  11. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    iirc, washer fluid is too basic and blinker fluid is too viscous. You want something between water and engine oil.
     
  12. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:22 AM
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    It'll likely start howling over 40mph.




    Right behind you.
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:24 AM
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    Is it ok to mix both and give it a whirl?
     
  14. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:25 AM
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    Hell, mix all four. Just for good measure. Measure good too.
     

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