Priusv Fob and intermittent opening door

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Dirtnapper, Nov 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM.

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  1. Dirtnapper

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    Priusv fob does not always open door. I click it, stand next to car and sometimes it works. Seems like after I drive and come back, it works. I have tried both fobs, new batteries, same issue. Any ideas? Thanks.
     
    #1 Dirtnapper, Nov 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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    12v auxiliary battery is how old? Getting colder outside?
     
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    Battery is original, 2104...11 yrs. I was thinking this also. Thanks.
     
    #3 Dirtnapper, Nov 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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    I would suspect the door lock solenoid as well.

    Does the lock function always work?

    Does the door handle open function work on your v3 trim?

    Do you have "all doors open" setting enabled and if so, do the other doors open? If not enabled, do so as a test.
     
    #4 rjparker, Nov 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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    Got the 12 volt battery replaced this am, so far seems to have solved issue. Surpsiningly, short of going to the Stealrship, nobody wanted to touch replacing the battery even though I told them it was not the hybrid cell. I did find a couple who quoted 400$ plus, finally just used AAA.
     
    #5 Dirtnapper, Nov 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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