Remote Key Burning Through Batteries

[branshew]

Recently my remote key seems to be burning through batteries. I have replaced the battery 3 times in the last 6 months and it is starting to go again. I am using both Duracell and Energizer brand batteries. I have made no additions to my keyring and have been carrying my keys the same way for the last 4 years so I don't think that anything is accidentally pressing on the buttons. It's almost as if there is some sort of parasitic drain happening. Any thoughts?

[pj8708]

Recently my remote key seems to be burning through batteries. I have replaced the battery 3 times in the last 6 months and it is starting to go again. I am using both Duracell and Energizer brand batteries. I have made no additions to my keyring and have been carrying my keys the same way for the last 4 years so I don't think that anything is accidentally pressing on the buttons. It's almost as if there is some sort of parasitic drain happening. Any thoughts?

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[branshew]

^^ Appears as though some moderation is required in the post above.^^

[cduluk]

Is this for your 02 ES?

The battery on that type of remote should be lasting YEARS. I had my '03 RX300 from 2005-2009 without ever changing the battery, and it uses the same key.

Do you have another master key or just the one?

[pj8708]

^^ Appears as though some moderation is required in the post above.^^

I apologize for the poorly written and gramatically structured response. I must have been trying to type and compose while taking a nap at the same time.

As before, I suggest going to a Lexus dealer and have them check out your master key. You can't just repair one, if it is the problem you'll have to buy a new one.

Having said that, "cduluk" is very good with these areas and It sounds like he might have a different idea/solution in mind.

[branshew]

^^ Appears as though some moderation is required in the post above.^^

I apologize for the poorly written and gramatically structured response. I must have been trying to type and compose while taking a nap at the same time.

As before, I suggest going to a Lexus dealer and have them check out your master key. You can't just repair one, if it is the problem you'll have to buy a new one.

Having said that, "cduluk" is very good with these areas and It sounds like he might have a different idea/solution in mind.

I wasn't referring to your post. There was originally another post by a new member below yours with some jabber about LiON batteries for hybrids steering towards a link to some sort of aftermarket warranty. That appears to have since been deleted.

To answer cduluk's question, this is for my 02 and I only have one Master key.

If the issues gets worse, I'll have to do something, but I could go through a lot of batteries before I would hit the cost of a new master key.

[pj8708]

branshew, on 07 Aug 2013 - 10:52, said:

Paul A., on 06 Aug 2013 - 21:19, said:

branshew, on 05 Aug 2013 - 14:52, said:

^^ Appears as though some moderation is required in the post above.^^

I apologize for the poorly written and gramatically structured response. I must have been trying to type and compose while taking a nap at the same time.

As before, I suggest going to a Lexus dealer and have them check out your master key. You can't just repair one, if it is the problem you'll have to buy a new one.

Having said that, "cduluk" is very good with these areas and It sounds like he might have a different idea/solution in mind.

I wasn't referring to your post. There was originally another post by a new member below yours with some jabber about LiON batteries for hybrids steering towards a link to some sort of aftermarket warranty. That appears to have since been deleted.

To answer cduluk's question, this is for my 02 and I only have one Master key.

If the issues gets worse, I'll have to do something, but I could go through a lot of batteries before I would hit the cost of a new master key.

Let us know how things work out.

Paul