How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Lexus, Toyota and Scion Vehicles
Nine videos offering help to Lexus, Toyota and Scion drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.
Table of Contents
- This video is an update of NX and RC models and now covers the 2016 and newer RX as well as new UX models.
- General Lexus video help, including models featuring a hidden key hole.
- Another video for the new Lexus NX and RC F models.
- Video help specific for Prius models.
- A recent (post-2019) Lexus key fob battery replacement.
- A video of us replacing the battery in an early Lexus dead key fob or remote control.
- This one is for Toyota key fobs exclusively.
- An updated look at a Lexus (and some Toyota) key fob battery replacement, newer fob.
- This one is for newer (2018+) Toyota key fobs.
- This one is a standard old school remote control.
This video is an update of NX and RC models and now covers the 2016 and newer RX as well as new UX models.
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General Lexus video help, including models featuring a hidden key hole.
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Another video for the new Lexus NX and RC F models.
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Video help specific for Prius models.
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A recent (post-2019) Lexus key fob battery replacement.
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A video of us replacing the battery in an early Lexus dead key fob or remote control.
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This one is for Toyota key fobs exclusively.
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An updated look at a Lexus (and some Toyota) key fob battery replacement, newer fob.
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This one is for newer (2018+) Toyota key fobs.
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This one is a standard old school remote control.
Models covered include the Lexus CT, ES, GS, GX, IS, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, RZ, TX, UX, and Toyota FR-S, iA, iM, tC, 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Yaris, 86, C-HR, Supra, and Prius.
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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.
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The author has 25 years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s College, ME: MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY