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Key fob gone bad?

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by TCB2020, Jan 30, 2024.

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Jan 30, 2024 at 1:04 PM

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So, one of my 2 factory key fobs will not unlock or lock the truck anymore. (2020 TRD Sport). I changed the battery and still no good. The second one works fine, so I don't think it's the truck. Suggestions appreciated.

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Jan 30, 2024 at 7:54 PM

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Make sure the good fob is not near by,
then try starting the engine with the bad fob next to the start buttom.

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Perhaps I described the key in error. There is no "start" button in the truck. Just a typical keyed ignition.

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Please disregard. The fob decided to start working again.

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My previous work van had that problem. The fob had been dropped so many times the battery solder tabs broke within it, and needed to be resoldered or pinched to work

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