Hyundai emergency start A review of Hyundai emergency start procedures finds three surprising changes that will force a complete overhaul of the page. The company has for years used the simplest of methods as an emergency back-up start — push the start/stop button with the key fob. Now, Ioniq 9 and Palisade models in 2026 …
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Frozen key fob I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently. She thought she had a frozen key fob. The fob stopped working without warning and she realized the fob had been sitting on the floor of the vehicle’s center console, which was really, really cold. So, she rubbed the fob in her hands …
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Tesla EV sales In a clear sign of trouble at the company, CEO Elon Musk says that production of the Model X and Model S will be discontinued “next quarter” as Tesla EV sales continue to skid. According to the Guardian, in the latest investor call, Musk said “It’s time to basically bring the Model …
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Tires Tires have been a big focus of late: I’ve replaced all four and followed that up by clipping a curb and needing to replace a tire within just a few weeks. Now, Consumer Reports offers up a good guide on tire replacement, with a discussion of whether to replace just two or all four. …
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Hyundai emergency open With a revue of 2026 models, Hyundai emergency open procedures now includes a back-up open process for the Ioniq 9. It turns out to match that of the Kia EV9. All other models remain as they were in 2025. Back-up or emergency open procedures become necessary in the event of the battery …
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YASA electric motor It turns out that the YASA axial flux electric motor has been in development for about 20 years, but a video just found its way into my algorithm. Likely as a result of the attention we gave to the solid-state battery and Donut motor from Verge Motorcycles in the last few weeks. …
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Fiat symbols A review of Fiat symbols for 2026 sees five warning symbols and indicators added to the Fiat symbols page. It now holds nearly 100 total entries. Generally when we review a manufacturer, a number of symbols need to made and added to our database. With Fiat, all of the additions pre-existed, that is, …
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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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