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New video added for drivers of older Mini model

Mini-ignition-lock

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 Holden with a Dead Key Fob

Holden remote control

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

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Start an Alfa Romeo with a Dead Key Fob

Alfa back up

How to Start an Alfa Romeo with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for Alfa Romeo vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. But first, first, if you are still locked out, …

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Start a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob

Ignition cylinder cover

How to Start a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for Mitsubishi vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Starting Your Mitsubishi But first, if you are still locked outside, …

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Open Chevrolet Models with a Dead Key Fob

GM Key Style 1

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

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