Definitely possible, I did replace the lock mechanism when I first got the truck, along with the other side.
Good call. Likely the issue
AAA on the way
LC200 locked with dead battery?
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Definitely possible, I did replace the lock mechanism when I first got the truck, along with the other side.
Good call. Likely the issue
AAA on the way
AAA worth its weight in gold again
Dude showed up in 15 mins, unlocked door, AND had an interstate 27F with him for $207
Dude showed up in 15 mins, unlocked door, AND had an interstate 27F with him for $207
HERES ONE FOR THE HIVE MIND AND SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND
Ok, battery was toast, I kind of knew that..
Lock cylinder with manual key turned normal and did nothing
New battery in, lock cylinder with manual key now unlocks door fine.
Sooooo…. What in the actual F is the purpose of the manual key if it don’t unlock door when battery dead?
Bizarre
Ok, battery was toast, I kind of knew that..
Lock cylinder with manual key turned normal and did nothing
New battery in, lock cylinder with manual key now unlocks door fine.
Sooooo…. What in the actual F is the purpose of the manual key if it don’t unlock door when battery dead?
Bizarre
I guess it's only useful when there is something wrong with the fob but the main battery is working as normal?
I had a 2010 (same year as LC) Prius that’s battery died 100% from sitting
Mechanical key opened door right up
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If they were designed this way… worse than the 08-18 radiator?
I had a 2010 (same year as LC) Prius that’s battery died 100% from sitting
Mechanical key opened door right up
I mean that’s what I would expect. If the manual key can’t open a vehicle with a dead battery then it’s almost useless.
Curiosity got the better of me, so I had to test it. I disconnected the battery and the emergency key does unlock the drivers door on my 2013 LC.
Exactly
You're welcome! It did take a little bit of force since the "head" of the key is kind of small, but it did lock and unlock the door.
Was your emergency key turning the lock at all?
By emergency key do you mean the one in the fob?
If so, yes, turned perfectly fine in both directions when battery dead, wouldn’t unlock
Once new battery, it unlocked as it should
Maybe a dumb question, but how far was it turning each direction? 90 degrees?
Yes 90 degrees +\-
Dead battery vs new battery didn’t change how much key turned
That’s why I’m puzzled it wouldn’t unlock when bat dead
I once had the same issue with a dead battery in my 2014 Tundra. I couldn’t get in using the manual key and had to get a locksmith to come open the car.
I still don’t understand why the key would not work.
I still don’t understand why the key would not work.
Easiest (preventative) solution seems to be test your metal key once a month or so. I am guessing most don't work because either it's a replacement fob and the key was never cut properly or they never get used and lock gets jammed up with years worth of dust, dirt, grime and whatever else. Spray some WD40 or similar in there to keep the mechanism moving.