Experiencing issues with your 2024 Key Fob? Many new car owners are enjoying the convenience of smartphone apps to control vehicle functions like locking and unlocking doors. However, some, particularly owners of 2024 models, are encountering a peculiar problem where using the car app seems to interfere with key fob detection. This article explores a specific scenario reported by a 2024 vehicle owner that highlights potential 2024 key fob issues related to app usage and keyless entry systems.
The owner of a 2024 XLE, delivered in December, initially received only one key fob due to the chip shortage. This owner relies on the Toyota app for locking and unlocking their vehicle as a temporary solution. However, a recurring issue has emerged involving the interaction between the app and the key fob’s ability to be recognized by the car’s system. The problem consistently unfolds in the following sequence of events:
- The car is unlocked using the smartphone application.
- The driver enters the vehicle and closes the door.
- Subsequently, a second person approaches the car with the primary 2024 key fob.
- This person enters the passenger side, places their bag containing the key fob inside the vehicle, and closes the door, sometimes locking it.
- When attempting to start the car, a “key not detected” message appears on the dashboard despite the 2024 key fob being inside the vehicle.
- Even taking the key fob directly out of the bag and holding it up does not immediately resolve the issue; the same “key not detected” message persists.
- Only by physically holding the 2024 key fob directly next to the start button is the vehicle successfully started.
After the car starts, the key fob functions normally. Initial troubleshooting steps included checking the key fob battery, which registered a healthy 3.2 volts. Attempts to replicate the issue at the dealership were unsuccessful, and the problem remains intermittent and undiagnosed by the dealer, who requires a live demonstration of the fault before considering key fob replacement, even though the spare 2024 key fob remains unused.
This situation raises questions about potential conflicts between the car’s smartphone app interface and the keyless entry system’s ability to detect the 2024 key fob. Could the app be temporarily disrupting the key fob’s signal or the car’s receiver sensitivity? While the exact cause remains unclear, this real-world example serves as a valuable point of discussion for 2024 vehicle owners and automotive technicians alike. Further investigation and shared experiences may shed light on whether this is an isolated incident or a more widespread issue affecting 2024 key fobs and related vehicle technology.
