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My 05 LS 430 sometime doesn't detect the smart key..

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Old 10-20-15, 09:45 PM
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Default My 05 LS 430 sometime doesn't detect the smart key..

if the car is parked over 2 hrs or more. I then must insert the smart into the ignition to be able to start the car. The door handle lock/unlock button doesn't function. The red and green key lights below the instrument panel kept on flashing. This problem started after I recharged the dead battery in the car. Any idea what is causing this problem? maybe a low battery inside the smart key?

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Old 10-21-15, 07:10 AM
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I replace the smart key battery every 12 months...
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problems seem to show up after our cars battery starts to go south,you may need a new car battery and it wouldnt hurt to change your fob battery also.
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The problem was a dead battery inside the smart.
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