Technology

How do I find a radio code for a 2010 Hyundai ix35
By David Morley · 26 Jun 2024

What is the code to turn the radio back on after the battery was replaced in my 2010 Hyundai ix35 Active, please?

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What is a car's ECU?
By Laura Berry · 25 Jun 2024
Think of an ECU as a combustion engine’s brain.
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Issues with Mazda Connect System in 2023 CX-5
By David Morley · 18 Jun 2024

Since it was new in October 2023, the Mazda Connect System (sat-nav) in my Mazda CX-5 2.5 Akera AWD Turbo has not worked correctly. Mazda says this is a common problem but so far has not been able to fix the problem.

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Why cars need buttons, not touchscreen menus
By Chris Thompson · 30 Mar 2024
While many new car interiors are becoming more screen-centric, and ANCAP is readying new test requirements around important function accessibility, some senior designers are pushing back on over-reliance on digital controls.
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Could an electrical fault with my GPS and bluetooth affect the reversing camera?
By David Morley · 22 Mar 2024

My diesel 2013 Hyundai i30 has been so reliable and has given me no problems over 205,000km. It is so economical to run and a pleasure to drive. But now suddenly the GPS has stopped working along with the Bluetooth phone. It is too expensive to replace, so I'll do without. The radio still works and the reverse screen.

My question is that I am concerned the electrical fault may impact the reverse screen in future, and maybe the cruise-control. There isn't any problem with them at the moment, but I am not sure how everything works. I'd hate to suddenly lose the reverse camera.

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Could an electrical fault with my GPS and bluetooth affect the reversing camera?
By David Morley · 22 Mar 2024

My diesel 2013 Hyundai i30 has been so reliable and has given me no problems over 205,000km. It is so economical to run and a pleasure to drive. But now suddenly the GPS has stopped working along with the Bluetooth phone. It is too expensive to replace, so I'll do without. The radio still works and the reverse screen.

My question is that I am concerned the electrical fault may impact the reverse screen in future, and maybe the cruise-control. There isn't any problem with them at the moment, but I am not sure how everything works. I'd hate to suddenly lose the reverse camera.

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VW Crafter van gets AI
By Laura Berry · 21 Mar 2024
The Volkswagen Crafter has been updated with a new cabin and... ChatGPT
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The speed alarm in my 2023 Kia Cerato GT keens sounding
By David Morley · 08 Mar 2024

The speed alarm in my 2023 Kia Cerato GT sounding every time I exceed 105km/h. I’ve checked the manual and cannot find the issue. It only started when car had its first check-up.

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Issues with lane-keeping assistance in a 2023 Nissan X-Trail
By David Morley · 08 Mar 2024

My 2023 Nissan X-Trail has done this twice; it applied the brakes only on the passenger side of the car at 70km/h whilst I was in the middle of the outside lane of a three-lane (in each direction road). It released them after about five seconds but I had to fight the car to stop it changing lanes and colliding with the cars in the middle lane. An alarm did sound but it went away quite quickly so couldn't see what it was; I had other things to keep me occupied at the time.

What is causing this?

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Ford Ranger: Features and accessories
By Marcus Craft · 07 Mar 2024
The Ford Ranger is one of Australia's best-selling utes and because of its popularity there are many accessories available for it – from the factory and aftermarket.
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