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We have a 2020 Honda Jazz Hybrid, with keyless entry and ignition. When the car was new we bought two recommended Faraday pouches for the keys. I now find that these don't work any more. Is there any timespan...
My Hyundai Kona Electric 12v battery failed after 18 months, leaving the car inaccessible, as all the doors were locked and the "smart key" would not work. The AA fitted a new battery, but isn't this dangerous,...
I understand that the Ford Fiesta, especially those with keyless systems are quite prone to theft. Is there any relatively straightforward and not too expensive way of making them less prone to theft?
I have just changed the battery in my key fob for my 2017 Ford focus st line estate. The car is saying that there is no key found in the vehicle. I have started the car by laying the key on the pad in...
I have replaced my key fob batteries on a couple of occasions but it still indicates that the battery is low. Am i missing something here that i should do after installing new batteries?
I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using the fob buttons. This is the first car I’ve had...
Usually I lock my 2020 RAV4 by touching the top of the door handle with my finger on the two lines. As of yesterday I can no longer lock the door from the drivers side door handle. I can lock the car from...
I saw this posted in a reply by our local police force in response to a query about Faraday pouches. Were you aware they wore out? Dear Watch Member, Keyless vehicles are often targeted by criminals...
Purchased Mercedes GLA in November. Vehicle parked in locked garage overnight. On a number of occasions boot has opened and scraped against garage door causing minor damage. Also have returned to car...
Can I enable / disable keyless entry on 2014 Mondeo? All answers seem to apply to Focus and Fiesta. Help!