GMC emergency open A review of 2025 and 2026 GMC emergency open processes prompted a re-check of 2024. Sure enough, a subtle change was introduced in Acadia models that we missed at that time. Emergency open processes become necessary when the battery in the key fob dies or when radio interference is present. Acadia and …
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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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New Lexus video added to our YouTube channel
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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Chevy TRAX sports new hidden key hole cover
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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Chevrolet adds their new key hole cap to the Traverse
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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No changes found in Audi emergency entry processes
Audi emergency entry A review of five 2023 and seven 2024 Audi models finds no changes to emergency entry or 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, …
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Telluride emergency open now copies the EV9
Emergency open. A full review 2026 Kia emergency open procedures finds a single change. What will be the 2027 Telluride will now feature the door handle first added to the EV9. The vast majority of other models feature a two-piece driver’s door handle with a cap at the rear that needs to be removed to …
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