Smart key problem

I’m having problems with my smart key on 2017 tacoma sport. I have replaced the batteries thinking they were dead but that’s not the case. The fob doesn’t work to lock and unlock the truck. I have to take the actual key out of the fob to unlock the door and then when I go to start the truck I have to take the fob to the push to start button then I can start it. Tried to find something in the manual but I can’t find anything on it. Does anybody have some insight on this problem?

 

Does your spare work?
If you have to hold to the button, it sounds like it’s no longer recognized by the system.

 

Go o Google, it explains how to resolve problem. Easier then us explaining it.

 

Man this forum is my last resort before I go to Toyota about it. I have tried google and YouTube and everything else but that’s still not giving me any help. I tried both my spare and main key and same thing for both.

 

Check fuses inside the cabin. Is you dome ligh On? Look for 20A D/L and 7.5A Dome

 

There maybe a proximate sensor/antenna inside the driver's door, and a receiver under dash. Check and see if the oem door speaker(s) have been replaced, if they have, there may be damage to the sensor/antenna.

You'll most likely need a qualified tech with access to tech stream/scanner, check with the guys who install alarms/stereos for a TOYOTA dealer, as they maybe able to help for a reasonable price

 

The dome light works. Everything works as it’s supposed to besides the key. But I’ll have to try to get into contact with some of them guys to see about it. Thanks!

 

Check fuses in the cabin.
This may help. Seems similar
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/power-locks-not-opening.549648/#post-17923136

 

sounds like it needs to be re programed for some reason. dealer!

 

Have you tried unhooking the car battery?

 

Immobilizer is happy and it starts.

 

Take some steel wool and gently clean the metal contacts where the coin battery sits inside the Fob. It would be very strange that both Fobs had dirty contacts at the same time, but it is worth a try.