Lexus door handle I recently had the opportunity to work with the latest Lexus door handle and simply can’t shake the idea that the handle is a huge step backwards and completely unnecessary. Let me explain. Lexus, at the advent of keyless open and start, was one of the first auto manufacturers to hide the …
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Ford recalls its recalls
Ford recalls While going through a Consumer Reports piece on recalls they noted a case that required four returns to the dealer to be finally fixed properly. This brought to mind that there seemed to have been a number of Ford recalls in the last few weeks that were repeats. Sure enough, a review of …
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Kia software update surprises
Kia software I’ve been driving the Kia Niro for nearly a year and was sitting on a Kia software update because the car had refused to accept it. I thought that I would head to a dealer at some point and get them to handle it. however, a few months ago, the company managed to …
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New Lexus video added to our YouTube channel
New Lexus video We’ve added a new Lexus video to our YouTube channel covering 2023 and newer Lexus NX, RX, RZ, and TX models whose key fob batteries have died. These models hide the key hole in a very awkward fashion but we demonstrate the back-up processes needed to open and start them. There is …
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Alfa Romeo back-up entry and start review complete
Alfa Romeo back-up We have completed a full review of Alfa Romeo back-up entry and start processes and find that the company has not changed any of those processes. These back-up processes are necessary in keyless start vehicles in the inevitable event of the battery in the key fob dying. The last model introduced to …
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Alfa Romeo symbols update pushes total well over 100
Alfa Romeo symbols We’ve finished a review of Alfa Romeo symbols, an update that added 14 entries and pushed the total to 118 warning lights and indicators! Alfa did not add any new systems but of the 14 new entries, six are brand new indicators. For example, the company’s Drowsy Driver indicators, two of them, …
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An ABS system rant
ABS system As we finish an Alfa Romeo symbols update, there has to be something said about an ABS system symbol the company uses. ABS ACTIVE (right). ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System, for years has operated under the radar helping to prevent the wheels from locking up during braking. This helps maintain tractive contact with …
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Marc Favreau
The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph's, ME: MS, RPI, NY
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