BJShipley Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 So I got these keys with my Starlet. I know the normal key is the spare but never seen one similar they rare or just a normal spare? Also the Key Fobs don't work. I was told they need new batteries by the previous owner but as you can see by the one on the right. He had attempted opening one of the fobs and broke it attempting to replace the battery. So I'm wondering what's the best option to get it to work without breaking the one in perfect condition? I did just read somewhere you can still get them from Toyota but I can't find where to get them is there any website or just ring Toyota?Cheers guys, Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monssie477 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Door reciever is what the part is called in Toyota quoted 60euro for one about a month ago And just go into Toyota garage and they can order one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corofin12345 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 if the red light is flashing on the good fob then VVVVVVVV Unlock car.Sit in drivers seat, shut door.Put key in the ignition, turn key to on then off 3 times.Remove key and press the button on the new keyfob.Central locking should operate.Put the key back in the ignition and turn on/off again 3 times.Once again remove and press the new keyfob buttonCentral Locking should operate again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The batteries are kinda spot welded in place the fobs themselves are sealed too...I can tell you it is possible to cut them open carefully remove the battery and replace it and stick it back together Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJShipley Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 if the red light is flashing on the good fob then VVVVVVVV Unlock car.Sit in drivers seat, shut door.Put key in the ignition, turn key to on then off 3 times.Remove key and press the button on the new keyfob.Central locking should operate.Put the key back in the ignition and turn on/off again 3 times.Once again remove and press the new keyfob buttonCentral Locking should operate again.No red light mate :/ Proper dead I suppose. The batteries are kinda spot welded in place the fobs themselves are sealed too...I can tell you it is possible to cut them open carefully remove the battery and replace it and stick it back togetherI read they were spot welded in. Ermmm, I'm thinking of going to buy a battery for the fob and try and glue to already broken one rather than messing up the one in perfect condition. I'll have a good go anyway lol. Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 There should be an L shaped tab that slips over the battery, this has a spot in the middle which can be gently prized away... if the batteries been removed if the batteries been removed forcefully by the previous owner the chances are the tabs probably been snapped off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant_MK Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I've got one of those gold keys, the uncut ones are the rarer ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BJShipley Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Aghh right cheers Ant I didn't know if it was the cut ones or the uncut And I don't see a tab Tobz. But Believe it or not I tried to open the other key fob and couldn't open it so I gave up. Walked upstairs to put it away I clicked the button and I saw it flash! So I went to try it outside it didn't work. Followed the steps above and wallah! Worked straight away. Doesn't work from to far away but it works! Bret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 You have to be very close and point them towards the interior mirror almost from the window Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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