Categories: Dead Key FOBS

Open a Karma with a Dead Key Fob

How to Open a Karma with a Dead Key Fob.

This page holds the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for Karma Revero vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob (we’re looking for access to other models).

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Retrieving the Karma’s mechanical key

There aren’t too many on the road, but if you have one and need to get in and get started when its key fob dies, this is the place to be.

For the Revero, press the button on the reverse of the key fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) and slide the emergency key blade or mechanical key free (right image).

Insert the key into the lock located beneath the passenger side door handle. This will set off the vehicle’s alarm. We do not know if this will unlock the driver’s door as well, which could make getting to the next step very difficult while an alarm is blaring.

See the emergency start procedure on the next page. The alarm will will be turned off when the vehicle is started.

Models examined include the Rovero. Model years 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

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