Mini now has a separate back-up open page

Back-up open With a new door handle on top end models and a new key fob added a few months ago, it was time to create a new back-up open page for Mini. This separates the car maker from its BMW sibling. Back-up open procedures are necessary in keyless start cars for those moments when …

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Open a Mini with a Dead Key Fob

How to Open a Mini with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for Mini vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. But first, if you are already inside, click here for help …

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New door handle found on 2025 Mini models

New door handle A final review of 2025 Mini finds a new door handle. It is effectively a carbon copy of the handle found on the new BMW i4 model, and gives easier access to the key hole for the driver in the event that the key fob battery dies. Beggining in 2025, Mini John …

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Complaint filed with NHTSA

Pitted rotor

NHTSA A few days ago, I alluded to attempting to work with Kia on what I believe should be a warranty issue. I was rebuffed by both a local dealer and the company itself. So today a detailed complaint was filed NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I will give you a detailed account …

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The Kia Access app is a pleasant surprise

Polestar connect instructions

Kia Access app Experience with Polestar‘s app left me reluctant to even connect the Kia Access app. However, once the way was cleared (see this post) the app turned out to be easy to connect and use. Literal hours were wasted attempting to connect to the Polestar offering. Here are their instructions: All seems pretty …

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We’ve completed a massive Maserati symbols update

Maserati symbols update The turnover of nearly the entire fleet resulted in an extensive Maserati symbols update that more than doubled the number of dashboard symbols on the page. Added were 72 symbols and indicators from four new models: the Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio and GT2S. Included are two electric models adding a new dimension to …

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Charge Door Open Failure Indicator

Charge door failure indicator

Charge door This is a Charge Door Open Failure Indicator symbol. It will be seen in the case of a failure of the high voltage battery charge door electric opening. This light, which does resemble a door and an electric plug if it is stared at long enough, should also, fortunately, be accompanied by a …

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