Smartkey Upgrades? - Page 2

KILLERGS4 · 09-13-09, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Chow

I don't ever remember seeing a metal key as part of the new push button fobs.

even the new key fobs has metal key, to open the door just in-case the battery dies (also to lock glove compartment and trunk)... doesn't the key warn you if the battery is low?

SerasLibre · 09-13-09, 06:28 AM

Yes, it warns you by not working. I had the same issue with my Avalon once and had to hold the key up to the pushbutton to start the car.

Griff48 · 09-13-09, 12:29 PM

I seem to remember when reading my owner's manual that the multi-function panel warns you if the key battery is weak. That should happen well before it will no longer unlock the car.

Gene

AlexusAnja · 09-14-09, 05:11 AM

If you wanted to, you can surely swap out the whole old SmartAccess with the new system and jimmy together a pushbutton somewhere on the car. I'm not sure how cost effective that would be because I'd gather labor and parts probably in excess of $4K. That's a lot of dough to correct a "large key" problem.

Tee · 09-14-09, 06:24 AM

Now that would be a kick ass mod, converting our current smart key over to the new push button start one. I also think it would be a lot of work and $$$$ to do it, another mod would be to swap Gen 4 screen with a Gen 5 sreen for the higher rez screen.

gs4bkny · 09-14-09, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee

Now that would be a kick ass mod, converting our current smart key over to the new push button start one. I also think it would be a lot of work and $$$$ to do it, another mod would be to swap Gen 4 screen with a Gen 5 sreen for the higher rez screen.

that would indeed would be a kick ass mod. question: other than obviously the ignition switch, what other components on the car would have to be changed/altered in order for this mod to be successfull?

LS430inDE. · 09-14-09, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gs4bkny

that would indeed would be a kick ass mod. question: other than obviously the ignition switch, what other components on the car would have to be changed/altered in order for this mod to be successfull?

I thought of the tilt/telescoping steering wheel right off the bat. When would it "assume the position?" As you're pushing in the button? After you release the button? After successful startup?...