2011 limited smart key start sound. - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Tom K. · 10-12-2010, 01:36 AM

Does anyone out there have a 2011 limited Avalon? With the smart key I just get in the vehicle and put my foot on the brake and press the start/stop button and the car starts up.

My question is this.........what kind of sound does it make when you press the button to start the car? Mine has a sort of sound that seems to come from inside the base of the steering wheel. I assume this is normal. It's kind of a quick buzz sound and then the car starts immediately.

Is it supposed to make that sound? Is that normal?

Many thanks,
Tom K.

corlon · 10-12-2010, 01:54 AM

i think its the steering wheel unlocking.

***arabianobsession*** · 10-12-2010, 09:21 AM

Yes it is normal, and yes it is the steering wheel unlocking. When the car is completely off turn the wheel until it locks. Then turn the car on....you will see the steering wheel shudder a bit and then you can turn it normally. All Smart Key cars do this.

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 10-12-2010, 10:45 AM

I'd explain how it's the gerbil climbing into the wheel that provides the auto climate control - but, as the guys above explained, it's the steering wheel unlocking.

Tom K. · 10-12-2010, 11:06 AM

This is the best forum I have ever been associated with. You people are a fantastic source of information and real world experience.

I thank you all very much for your answers.

Tom K.

***arabianobsession*** · 10-12-2010, 11:10 AM

Glad we can help!!!

hghflyrjd1 · 10-12-2010, 02:13 PM

WOW its the Steering wheel unlocking..CAN I GET A THANK YOU TOO..lol

***arabianobsession*** · 10-12-2010, 02:37 PM

Hey easy on the noob.....he just said this was the best forum he's been associated with, let's not ruin that!

hghflyrjd1 · 10-12-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by arabianobsession

Hey easy on the noob.....he just said this was the best forum he's been associated with, let's not ruin that!

I was just messing around. He thanked everyone, i minds well get a thx too.

***arabianobsession*** · 10-12-2010, 03:01 PM

lol

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 10-12-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hghflyrjd1

I was just messing around. He thanked everyone, i minds well get a thx too.

There... Now go give somebody else one.

boosted-fc3s · 10-12-2010, 07:27 PM

Ha, what about me. I told someone it was the steering wheel unlocking in another thread months ago.

hghflyrjd1 · 10-12-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom in Tacoma

There... Now go give somebody else one.

Hey,Ive given my Thx to people too,Even you....You do know your stuff ill give you that.

I said that comment cause i never seen anyone actually thank EVERY person that commented on his post.

Tom K. · 10-13-2010, 12:02 AM

Having a great bunch of folks like everyone here is a valuable thing to me. Any questions about my new car get answered by folks who have real world experience. That's pure gold to me. I thanks you all.

hghflyrjd1 · 10-13-2010, 06:58 AM

Yes Forums with people that actually log on and read post etc is great thats why im here daily...lol...Stick around you'll be giving advice before you know it..You should post your Avalon on Cardomain.com..Look there you'll get lots of ideas