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10-07-11, 05:33 PM
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Newbe question! (Key not detected)
Ok I admit I'm a newbe to the forum and owning a Lexus. I got in my car tonight and it wouldn't start the dash said key not detected. Now what?
10-07-11, 05:45 PM
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Put the key fob inside the car
10-07-11, 05:47 PM
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10-07-11, 05:53 PM
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10-07-11, 05:54 PM
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sure the battery in the fob isn't dead?
10-07-11, 05:59 PM
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10-07-11, 06:16 PM
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Thanks, I tried the paper trick. It must need a battery.
10-07-11, 07:52 PM
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10-07-11, 08:26 PM
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Welcome and you probably need a new battery.
10-08-11, 03:19 PM
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if it's a battery problem on your fob your car dash will say Fob not detected or something like that
10-09-11, 03:16 PM
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It was a dead battery in the key fob.
10-09-11, 03:17 PM
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Will the battery go dead in the key fob if you leave it in the car?
10-09-11, 06:34 PM
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Will the battery go dead in the key fob if you leave it in the car?
No it won't go dead if you leave it in the car. I think recommends changing it at every 10k service interval.
10-09-11, 06:40 PM
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Will the battery go dead in the key fob if you leave it in the car?
Don't worry, I got my car since 2007, I only changed the key fob's battery only once. Which reminds me, I think I should get new batteries for myself. lol.
10-09-11, 06:54 PM
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Some cars like the mini Cooper recharge the fobs batterie in the ignition. Pretty cool.
10-07-11, 05:33 PM
Newbe question! (Key not detected)
