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#150648 29-Jul-2014 16:10
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So I am looking at a Toyota Estima with Push Start and most cars that suit me come with ONE key.

THere is NO PHYSICAL KEY so we are advised to keep a spare battery in the glove box in the event the key runs out of battery.

Some dealer says they can get a separate key from TOyota, some say from Japan, some say from a NZ registered key company (what is that?).

What are the chances that a key will fail for some reason and then you are stranded?

Also any tips and advise appreciated.



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#1098112 29-Jul-2014 19:16
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joker97: You use the key to enter the vehicle. But key won't start the car.
My Toyota Ractis is keyless with push button start and I would say the Estima would be the same as most keyless push button starts like mine.
If the battery in the keyfob goes flat you can remove the physical key to enter the vehicle. Then to start the vehicle you hold the black key fob against the push start button for 30 seconds.  Then push the start button and engine will start.




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