Category: Dead Key FOBS

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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Mitsubishi emergency open and start review complete

Mitsubishi review. A review of Mitsubishi emergency open and start processes for 2026 models that use the company’s keyless start system is complete. The review finds no changes. Emergency or back-up open and start processes are necessary when the battery in the key fob is depleted or when radio interference is encountered. The company’s Free-hand …

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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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Open and Start a Lucid with a Dead Key Fob

Blue arrow pointing at the inside door handle area of a car, indicating where to open the door (driver’s side).

How to Open and Start a Lucid with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open and start or back-up open and start procedures needed for Lucid vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Getting into Your Lucid First, …

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New video added to our YouTube channel

New video. It’s been nearly a full three months, but we finally dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Video production went on hold when we were forced to search for a …

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Lincoln emergency start page overhauled

Lincoln start page. Our Lincoln emergency start page has now had a much needed facelift. The page’s table of contents will now take visitors to their specific model. The overhaul was prompted by the addition of yet another back-up or emergency start option for Navigator models. There are now three of them, depending the model …

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New Lincoln emergency start option found

Navigator emergency stop

Lincoln back-up start. Continuing our review of 2026 models finds a new Lincoln emergency start fey fob location for the Navigator. And it was first seen in 2025! Emergency or back-up start options in keyless start vehicles are made necessary if the battery in the key fob is depleted or if there is radio interference …

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