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Key FOB alerts

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by jminnicks, Apr 24, 2025.

  1. Apr 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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    jminnicks

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    2024 Off Road 4x4 only 6 months old and one of the key FOBs began giving low battery alerts, changed battery (yes I used the correct battery CR 2450), same issue two weeks later, changed battery, then within 2 weeks, key not detected alert would come on periodically. Switched to other key FOB and all is fine.

    Anyone have these type issues?
    If so, did the dealer consider it warranty repair?
     
  2. Apr 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    First, remove the fob battery; clean the fob's contacts with isopropyl alcohol and make sure the points aren't bent or otherwise making intermittent contact.

    If that doesn't immediately fix the problem, take it to the dealer for warranty.

    I cleaned my fob from a 2016 model recently, it immediately fixed it.
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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    TA2016

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    I like to gently take steel wool to the contacts then clean with alcohol.

    Also, try to use name brand CR 2450 batteries. I bought some generic brand Fob batteries online and got a low battery warning too soon after replacing.
     
  4. Apr 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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