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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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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Ford emergency entry review for 2026 finished
Ford entry A review of 2026 models of Ford emergency entry procedures, made necessary in the event the battery in the key fob dies or there is signal interference, did not find a single change. In fact, it’s going on a decade since the company made any changes at all. The only wrench in Ford‘s …
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Lots of changes to the Chevrolet back-up start page
Chevrolet back-up start A full review of 2025 and 2026 models finds a good number of changes and adjustments to our Chevrolet back-up start page. In fact, we found two that we had simply missed in our 2024 review. Back-up start options and procedures are made necessary by the loss of battery power in a …
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Revue of 2026 Toyota back-up processes for open and start completed
Toyota back-up processes A full revue of Toyota back-up processes for opening and starting 2026 models finds not a single change. Back-up open and start processes become necessary for those times that the battery in the key fob needs replacing. The company has yet to fall victim to the trend that was actually started by …
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Acura adds the ADX model to its lineup, prompts page checks
ADX model We spotted an Acura ADX model on the road a few days ago, and it was one we were not aware of. So, a little digging and we find that it is new for 2025. So, this prompts a check of symbols and key fobs. First, it uses the driver’s door handle currently …
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Kia spreading new key fobs across the lineup
New key fobs. We’ve begun a review of all 15 Kia models and model variations and have come across one truly disturbing trend. The company is spreading new key fobs with separate mechanical keys through the product line. Nine models and model variations now use the new fob, first put into use by sister company …
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