Smart key issue

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Andersonsmog, Nov 18, 2017.

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  1. Andersonsmog

    Andersonsmog New Member

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    just bought a 2007 Prius, the smart key works good as a fob and also allows me to lock and unlock via the drivers handle, but, it requires me to insert the key into the dash to start the vehicle. If I don’t there is a light on the dash that is yellow with an exclamation point that flashes when I try to start it. I tried pressing the button under the steering column with no change also replaced the key fob battery with no change.
     
    #1 Andersonsmog, Nov 18, 2017
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    welcome!

    check the 12v health. if not that, you may not have an original fob. did you get the second fob?
     
    #2 bisco, Nov 18, 2017
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    There may be something wrong with the sks receiver in the center console. You'll have to remove the cup holders (back part of center console) for the back seats to access the sks receiver.
     
    #3 JC91006, Nov 18, 2017
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