Remote Central Locking - Not quite right

[Moyley Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moyley]

Hey all

Chasing some quick advice for my '02 90 Series Prado

I am having trouble with the remote central locking - The remote button is working reliably every time. If I hold the button down or try a few times the car will respond and will lock/unlock.

Would this be a problem with the central locking aerial in the Prado (any specific details about this would be awesome) or the battery is going flat?

How can I replace the battery in the remote - Do I just pry it apart and put a new battery into it or ?

What battery does it take?

Any info appreciated!

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Sounds like the battery is going flat. No idea what your key looks like so the 95 owners will know. Usually there is a tiny screw.

[turps123 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close turps123]

Hi Moyley,

I have a 2002 95series GXL and have changed the battery in the remote.

To open just prise the unit apart, the battery is a CR2032 button battery readily available

Regards

Turps 123

[Moyley Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moyley]

Thanks for that amts and turps123 - Greatly appreciated!

I have changed the battery but still not having much luck?
Its quite strange if I leave the Prado for a few days (Cheap daily driver) and come back I need to hold the button down on the remote before anything happens - Then it works as it should.
Like the Prado is 'asleep' - Wake it up and then it responds like it should.
Might do some more investigating this weekend.