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Inspect Wireless Door Lock Transmitter Operation

HINT:

Refer to "Wireless door lock control transmitter battery replacement", see REPLACEMENT .

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw and cover.
  2. Remove the battery (lithium battery).
    Fig 1: Inspecting Wireless Door Lock Transmitter Operation
    G03632721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery).

    HINT:

    When a new or normal battery can not be obtained, connect 2 new 1.5 V batteries in series, connect the battery (+) to the battery receptacle side terminal and battery (-) to the bottom terminal, then apply 3 V voltage to the transmitter.

  4. In the location where is approximately 1 M away from driver's outside handle in the right direction, face the key plate of the transmitter to the vehicle, and check the transmitter operation when pressing transmission switch on the side of the transmitter body.

    Standard: 

    • Remote control of vehicle door lock can be operated. 
    • LED lights up more than once. 

    HINT:

    • The minimum operation distance differs according to operator, the way of holding the transmitter, and location.
    • As weak wave is used, operation distance might be shortened when noise is detected in strong wave or used frequency.
  5. Install the battery (lithium battery).
  6. Install a cover so that O-ring is not distorted or slipped off.
  7. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.