Category: Dead Key FOBS

New Volvo owners video added to our YouTube channel

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Volvo owners video. We’ve just uploaded a video to our YouTube channel that demonstrates opening a starting Volvo XC40, C40, EC40, and EX40 models from 2019 through at least 2026. The process covers gas, mild hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) versions. The models look very, very similar Volvo has run through a series of names …

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Key fob video added to YouTube for Mini models

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Mini video. We just dropped a new key fob video on YouTube of the replacement of the fob battery in a 2015 and older Mini fob. We hadn’t seen this fob before and replacing its battery turned out to be far easier than its later replacement. Also, the fob uses the common CR 2032 battery. …

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New video added for drivers of older Mini models

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Older Mini model. A friend had a key fob for an older Mini model that lacked a battery at all. We were given the opportunity to make a video opening and starting the car with the battery-less fob. And it worked. It provides further proof that the emergency or back-up open and start procedures work …

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Open a Karma with a Dead Key Fob

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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). But first, if you are …

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Start a Karma with a Dead Key Fob

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How to Start a Karma with a Dead Key Fob. This page holds the emergency start or back-up start 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 are hunting for the remaining models!) But first, if you are …

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New Toyota key fob video added to our YouTube channel

Toyota video. We just dropped a new video on YouTube of the replacement of the battery in a 2023 and newer Toyota key fob. The fob was introduced in the 2023 bZ electric vehicle and has since spread to other vehicles in the product line. The fob uses the more energy dense CR 2450, which …

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New video added to our YouTube channel for Toyota drivers

New video. We’ve dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides Toyota bX and bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Back-up or emergency procedures are needed if the battery in the fob dies or if there is electrical interference preventing …

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