“I know there aren’t many of you out there with Windows Phones”
I still have my old Cingular 8525 mobile phone that runs on Windows Mobile. It’s in “like new” condition, but I don’t think there’s a cellular service that will support it any more.
Here’s the specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/at&t_8525-2601.php
“A lot of later model cars that use the proximity fob have a spot in the center console you can place your dead fob to start the car. Likely an RFID chip in the fob that the car can ping.”
Yes. My car can start with the fob in the cup holder if the battery in the fob is dead. There is also a key inside the fob to unlock the driver’s door.
“Trying to start the car and the battery in the key fob went out and the car would not start.”
I just bought an Autel AP200 code reader. No engine light or anything, just wanted to have one. I scanned my car and there is one diagnostic code, for a low battery in my key fob.
Reading up on it, the fob reports its battery condition every time it’s used. Replaced the CR2032 battery and cleared the code. That code reader saved me from going thru what you went thru.
My propane stove saved the day last February here in Central Texas. Ercot cut off the electricity, so the central heat (also propane) couldn’t be used. The stove kept the house above 50 thru the ordeal.