Electronic latches This one pulls us in multiple directions. InsideEVs reports that the Chinese government is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles). The piece then references the earlier issuance of “draft rules stating that cars must have a clearly marked mechanical release on …
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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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Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights
Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chevrolet. Click the link to …
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Recall GM Coupes Before Someone Else Dies!
An Actual Death Trap Yet another cringe worthy headline showed up on Twitter recently (September 2018). A man trapped in his car because the battery was dead. And for 14 hours. He was very, very lucky that the car wasn’t outside in the sun, or the outcome would have been very, very different. This one …
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Chevrolet Videos: Help for Key Not Working
How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Chevrolet Vehicles We now have nineteen videos offering help to Chevrolet drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead. Battery replacement videos are at the end of the list. Nineteen Videos Equinox, Post 2019 This video covers the latest Equinox models. It also will …
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Start a Chevrolet with a Dead Key Fob
How to Start a Chevrolet with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for Chevrolet vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Starting Your Chevrolet First, if you are still locked out, click …
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Electronic door handles: the problem is inside!
Inside door handles. There was another mention in the press about flush electronic door handles and that China would be banning them in 2027 (or 2029!). While following up on this, I was struck by the fact that the bulk of the discussion revolves around those handles being difficult to use or failing outright. But …
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