ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006) Forum for all 1990 - 2006 ES300 and ES330 models. ES250 topics go here as well.

Unlock Mechanically vs. Electronically

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-16-10, 10:39 AM
  #1  
Audacity
Driver
Thread Starter
 
Audacity's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Unlock Mechanically vs. Electronically

I have a 2000 ES300. The lock/alarm buttons are in the key itself. If the battery in the key dies will I run into trouble unlocking the car with the key vs. the button on the key? Will I set off the alarm by using the key to enter the car vs. unlocking it electronically?
Old 05-16-10, 11:07 AM
  #2  
GSteg
Rookie
iTrader: (15)
 
GSteg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 16,017
Likes: 0
Received 79 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

Of course not. That's what the keyhole is there for. Why would the alarm go on if you're using your own key? That would be a weird design.
Old 05-16-10, 12:28 PM
  #3  
Audacity
Driver
Thread Starter
 
Audacity's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Sorry for the stupid question...thanks though
Old 01-24-11, 01:57 PM
  #4  
Axle101
Driver School Candidate
 
Axle101's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Unfortunately I had that particular problem, when the battery died the key didn't disable the alarm so it went on. I replaced the battery now the key won't lock and unlock the doors electronically, but I can open my trunk...

I think I need to reset my car alarm, but haven't been able to determine how to do it. The key when unlock is pressed (and the door is unlocked) tries to do something I can hear clicking. The same when hitting lock (and the door is locked).

Any ideas?

2000 ES 300

Last edited by Axle101; 01-24-11 at 01:58 PM. Reason: adding car model
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rades
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
17
11-28-23 12:42 PM
hlippy4
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
1
11-07-18 08:56 PM
gtowne
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
4
08-06-18 04:02 PM
Muttley925
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
2
11-04-09 08:42 AM



Quick Reply: Unlock Mechanically vs. Electronically



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:24 AM.