Problems with key buttons and alarm.

[ponytrekker]

The button for unlocking the car won't unlock it. When I unlock manually and open the door (either) it sets off the alarm. Car appears to work normally - starts, instruments work but the alarm doesn't shut off. Replaced the battery in the key. Any ideas??

[paulj]

Does it lock the car?  If so,it's properly  paired, if not perhaps time to redo the pairing.  There is a how to on it

On one of my remotes the unlock button is not quite as sprightly as the lock button, I need to hold down the button  for a short while to get it to talk. On some occasions pressing lock before unlock seems to wake it up.  Not sure of the fix to that, just the work around!

[ponytrekker]

No - neither button does anything - but it was all working well just a couple of days ago.

[paulj]

This might sound odd but did fix a problem for one of us, have you or your neighbours fitted a wireless doorbell in the meantime.....

Older car remote frequencies have got re-used for home products (!)

[ponytrekker]

Thanks Paul. I had just about given up and I had searched out how to disable Toyota alarms (so I could at least drive it) when it all came back to life......weird!!