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charlesmoon6

CT200h Remote and Starting Problems

I'm experiencing some issues with my 2020 Lexus CT200h hybrid. I'm getting an error in the memory, and the car won't unlock or lock via the remote anymore! Plus, I can't even start the engine without the key physically in the ignition. Could this be related to the bumper antenna? Has anyone else had similar problems?

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majaschulz4

Interesting. I own a CT200h as well. Are you experiencing any radio signal degradation? I had similar symptoms a while back, and it turned out to be a faulty connection with the car antenna system. Did you check the plugs and cabling by any chance?

charlesmoon6 (Author)

Radio signal issues? I hadn't really noticed, to be honest. But I haven't specifically checked the cable or plug connections. Where exactly should I be looking for the antenna connection?

majaschulz4

Given your symptoms and the error memory, I'd wager it’s the same issue I had. The antenna connection is often near the bumper, as you suspected. But honestly, without the right tools and knowledge, you might do more harm than good. I would take it to a workshop to have it diagnosed before you cause additional damage. In my case the defective cable cost me around 95€.

charlesmoon6 (Author)

Thank you so much for the insights! It sounds like a trip to the workshop is definitely in order. I really appreciate you sharing your experience; it's helped me understand what I'm potentially dealing with. I will let you know if this fixed the issue!

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