04 LS430 smart key problem
04 LS430 smart key problem
Hey everyone..
Long story short, my battery took a dump yesterday. Got it charged and it's back in the car. Only problem now is that the smart key doesn't work anymore.
I cannot lock/unlock the car. Also I could only fire up the car with the key in the ignition. Without the key, it tells me " keys not detected, ". I have also double checked the battery on the remote as well as the smart key disable/enable function located on the bottom of the dash.
I tired searching but no luck.. Anybody can lmk thanks!!!
Long story short, my battery took a dump yesterday. Got it charged and it's back in the car. Only problem now is that the smart key doesn't work anymore.
I cannot lock/unlock the car. Also I could only fire up the car with the key in the ignition. Without the key, it tells me " keys not detected, ". I have also double checked the battery on the remote as well as the smart key disable/enable function located on the bottom of the dash.
I tired searching but no luck.. Anybody can lmk thanks!!!
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I ran into the same problem on my s500 . I believe you must have the key in the ignition and hold the lock button contiously until all door unlock . This is the initialze procedure that most factory used when a battery goes out on the key ,it also was the same for my e38 740 hope this help ..
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on safecar.gov (NHTSA) there's an entry for the 2004 LS
Not sure if it would be helpful or not since I can't actually see the TSB. Maybe your dealer could tell you.
Service Bulletin No.: 00304
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
NHTSA ID Number: 10008399
All Products Associated with this Service Bulletin
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
LEXUSLS 4302004
Details
0 Associated Documents
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
SUMMARY:
REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT:SMART KEY REGISTRATION. *MJ
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
NHTSA ID Number: 10008399
All Products Associated with this Service Bulletin
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
LEXUSLS 4302004
Details
0 Associated Documents
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
SUMMARY:
REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT:SMART KEY REGISTRATION. *MJ
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