How to Start a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob Back-up start processes for Polestar models keeps changing seemingly each year, but we have you covered. But first, if you are still locked out, click here for help getting inside! Second, for video help, click here. Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, click …
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Volvo back-up open procedures updated through 2026
Volvo back-up open While rounding up information on Volvo electric vehicle (EV) jump-start procedures, we’ve found the need to update the Volvo back-up open procedures. Why? In effect, due to two of the very EVs we need to cover! As of 2025, the EX30 and EX90 ditch the key fob in use since 2017 in …
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Cadillac back-up start update adds three model changes
Cadillac back-up start A complete 2025 and 2026 update of Cadillac back-up start processes found three changes we’ve now accounted for. Back-up start procedures are necessary in the event that the battery in the key fob dies. New Optiq and Vistiq electric vehicles (EVs) and Escalade models beginning in 2025 all use the rear cup …
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Cadillac back-up open page updated for 2026
Cadillac back-up open A review of 2026 owner’s manuals found one update for our Cadillac back-up open page, which is finished. A back-up entry option is made necessary in the event that the key fob battery has died, The new Vistiq and Optiq electric vehicles (EVs) follow the same path as the original Lyriq EV: …
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Buick back-up open and start review nets a single change
Buick back-up open A review of Buick back-up open and start processes resulted in a single change on the page. And its one we actually missed in our 2025 review. The Enclave features a new cap at the back of the driver’s door that needs to be removed to make use of the mechanical key. …
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Newest Lexus door handle is a step backwards, prompting this rant
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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Two additions made to Volvo back-up start options
Volvo back-up start Continuing our update of Volvo back-up start and open processes results in the addition of two new options. With the introduction of the EX30 and EX90 electric vehicle (EV) models comes some interesting and disturbing developments. We discussed the disturbing in a previous post, as there is no longer a mechanical key …
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