Fob battery As posted about 10 days ago, the key fob battery for the Kia was nearing the end of its life. Today came the “Key not detected” message and the back-up or emergency start process was utilized and recorded (below). Unlike other electric vehicles (EVs), models from Kia and sister (mother?) company Hyundai continue …
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Key fob oddity resolved
Key fob issue A truly odd thing happened with my key fob today, which fortunately turned out to have a simple resolution. The Kia Niro‘s mirrors extend out when the car is approached when locked. Over the last week or so, they have been less consistent and even when they do extend, the lock may …
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Is Donut Lab’s power pack a battery or capacitor? Does it matter??
Battery or capacitor? Verge Motorcycles announced in January that it would have an electric motorcycle available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2026. But, is the solid-state Donut Lab power pack it runs on a battery or capacitor? This is the question electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts are now debating. Basic tech First, a …
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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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Acura back-up pages reset
Acura back-up Both of our Acura back-up open and start pages have been cleaned up and reset. So you are aware, the pages also host Honda back-up information. The back-up open and start pages hold procedures made necessary by the key fobs losing their battery power. While adding back-up start information to Acura, it was …
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Electric motor failure indicator
Electric motor This is an Electric Motor Failure Indicator symbol. The first explanation for this warning light is to alert the driver of a failure in the Electric Propulsion System, but first specifically notes the electric motor. There are additional systems with their own warnings. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If …
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An important lesson or two on key fob battery life
Key fob battery Given that half our focus is on the key fob battery, I’ve kept several in my kit, including two CR 2032 batteries. They happen to fit the Kia Niro fob. So, when replacing the Niro‘s fob batteries I started with those that in my possession. Neither of them worked. Why? Well, they …
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