Car not starting in key slot

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by richard203, Nov 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM.

  1. richard203

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    2008 Prius car does not start when putting the key in the key slot or keyless start. The only way it can start is putting the key under the steering wheel. This all started when the car died and have to jump started
     
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    That's interesting because the amplifier and antenna are built into the key slot I believe . The label on the bottom of the key slot denotes amplifier and a part number so now you're key under wheel . Nothing really down they're . I'd literally have to take my fob scanner and run it around the steer wheels amplifier etc and see what's pushing a signal . Really strange . I'm not sure how many antennae there are . And nothing's happened to fob . You only have 1?
     
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    very strange. i would replace the fob battery with a new duracell, and get a free load test on the 12 volt at most auto parts stores.
    do you have a second fob?