I have a few troubleshooting tips for your #Toyota Avalon key fob.
First things first, make sure it's YOUR key fob (and you didn't accidentally grab your mom's keys!).
Change the battery
Batteries don't last forever, you'll be surprised how often it's just a dead battery! Search our YouTube channel on how to change a key fob battery for your specific year, make, and model!
Wipe the board
The board inside your remote can get a lot more filthy than you think! When the board is dirty it can prohibit the contact to the circuit board when you push down on the button. Simply wiping the circuit board off can make your key fob like new again!
The old car battery reset trick
I know this sounds absurd, but it works sometimes and is worth trying. If you exhausted all of the options above, disconnect both terminals on your car battery for 10 minutes. Then reconnect them and try your key fob. This has worked for many people and I have no idea why. If you do, please comment below to explain.
New fob!
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With the phone closed, hold down the multi-function button on the lower-right side of the phone for a few seconds; that will lock all of the buttons on your phone until you either a) open the phone, or b) hold down the same button for another few seconds to unlock the keys.
To the best of my knowledge, there's no way to set the button to ALWAYS be disabled when closed; you have to lock it every time you close the phone.
NOTE: Locking your keys can create another problem, at least on my phone, where I've disabled the option to anser a call by flipping it open (I prefer the option to view the caller and ignore it if it's not a priority). When I receive a call with the phone locked, I have to wait a few seconds after flipping the phone open before pressing the "answer" key; if I answer too soon after flipping it open, the phone tends to lock up for about 30 seconds, which obviously kills the call.
Certainly it could be shocks - worn shock absorber valves can cause some horrendous noises on certain types of road service, though strictly the noise could be caused by anything and there is no point guessing - only a hands-on inspection will reveal the culprit.
You need the dealer to do a fault code test, this is a common issue in this make, and it seems that it is seldom always the same fault that turns on the lights.
VSC is Vehicle Skid Control. The system is usually on, but when you turn it off (on my mother's 01 Avalon, it's on the knee bolster, below and to the right of the steering column), the indicator comes on in the cluster to let you know it's turned off - it's just a reminder to you that you don't have that safety net activated. The way the car is set up, even if you turn it off, when you shut down the engine and then restart it later, the system is rearmed automatically.
What I'm thinking is, since you've obviously had the engine on and off and the VSC OFF and TC OFF warnings are still illuminated, you probably have a problem with either an ABS sensor, a yaw sensor, or something related to those, as those systems rely on a bunch of sensors to work. If they have failed, it should illuminate the check-engine light. Stop at Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts and have them scan the car's computer (it's free). They'll give you a list of the fault codes that come up. If you post them up here, I can define them for you and help you solve the problem - just post them as a reply or follow-up on this posting.
Take VIN number and proof of ownership to dealer and they can make new key. Get several as you have learned your lesson I hope. Put one in a hide-a-key box.
Go to a dealer with proof of ownership and the serial number of the vehicle. The parts department should be able to look up the codes and replace the key for you. In some cases if you have an electronic fob or coded key you may need to go to the dealership or to someone that has the proper electronic equipment to reprogram it. Hope this helps
If just regular driving and non severe ( mountain/hill/hot temps ) around 50000-60000 miles. Check the color of the fluid on the dipstick for fluid discoloration. It should be redish. The cost for a drain and fill should be in the 100 dollar range.
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