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New Lexus video We’ve added a new Lexus video to our YouTube channel covering 2023 and newer Lexus NX, RX, RZ, and TX models whose key fob batteries have died. These models hide the key hole in a very awkward fashion but we demonstrate the back-up processes needed to open and start them. There is …
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Hidden key hole In 2024 the Chevrolet TRAX was given a new hidden key hole cover that we missed. It has a very BMW-like look cover that is removed using the mechanical key from behind like a Hyundai Santa Fe! We missed it in our recent update but spotted it at the Auto Show and …
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New key hole cap While perusing the Auto Show in New York yesterday, we discovered that the new key hole cap used on the Chevrolet Blazer EV has been added to the Traverse SUV. The same cap is used on the Honda Prologue EV and Acura ZDX EV models that were developed with the help …
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Audi back-up entry A review of five 2023 and seven 2024 Audi models finds no changes to back up entry processes. Many models still have a visible key hole, such as the A4, A5, Q2, Q5, and TT, while others continue to use a cap covering the key hole, such as the A3, A6, A7, …
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Toyota back up A full review of 2022 to 2024 models results in no changes to the Toyota back up entry and start page. All Toyota models use the tried and true “push the start/stop button with the back of the key fob” to start the vehicles. In fact all the company’s models have used …
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Kia back up entry update We have a new Kia back up entry update and, very much like we stated for Hyundai, the new processes make us wish they’d make up their minds. Back up entry processes are necessary for those moments when the key fob’s battery dies, which happens all too often. There is …
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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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