DizzyG

LOVE my 300h (2015 ES 300h), I just got 90k service and have never had even a hiccup.. I picked it up and a few hours later I noticed there was a problem. With remote in my pocket or merely holding it out in the air- it sends an IR signal that pops the trunk open, repeatedly sometimes. If I put the remote on the seat there have been no undesired openings. My fingers are nowhere near the trunk release button. I will be taking it to the dealer the next business day that I'm off work, but I would like to fix it now. Anyone have any ideas or have you heard of this happening? thanks in advance

Dave Mac

The remote might just have some dirt in it - is just the trunk opening being effected. But with all things electrical I would replace the battery before doing anything else. A new remote is not cheap.

Dave Mac

lesz

If you open the fob case (like if you were replacing the battery), you might be able to get a view as to whether there is some foreign object completing the circuit between the trunk button and the circuit board even if the button is not being pushed.

In any case, until you get it sorted out you should be able to use your other fob. Actually, I'd suggest trying to use the other fob anyone to make sure that the problem doesn't happen with both fobs, which could mean that the problem is with the car's electronics and not that of the fob.

DizzyG

First, thank you to Dave and Lesz for your helpful replies. As usual I should have thought this through on my own before troubling you with it.
As I mentioned I just had 90k service which included a new battery for the fob. The rubber gasket in the fob was reversed and reduced the gap between the button and the contact, making the least movement capable of depressing the button. Easy fix! thanks again, -Jim (DizzyG)

newyerker

whoa, 2015, 90k? man you drive!

DizzyG

Yes, but in great comfort and about 38 mpg and over 550 miles per tank of gas ! The glitch in the remote was the first glitch ever and wasn't a real problem after all.