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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper

The days of turning the key to operate your vehicle are fading away as technology advances. We now use remote programming. Even those can malfunction sometimes and need a professional to help. If you need to replace a car key quickly an experienced mobile locksmith is the best option.

You can also buy a spare key at an authorized dealer. However, it will need programming to your vehicle prior to activation. This is only possible through locksmiths with access to your VIN and registration or title.

Keys lost or stolen

mini car key cover Cooper owners choose their mini cooper key fob programming Coopers for their high resales value, low maintenance requirements and excellent gas mileage. However, like any other car keys may disappear or cease to function. A reliable locksmith can help you in the event of this happening.

Most modern vehicles utilize remote key fobs to open doors and start engines. The fobs are linked to an immobiliser device that blocks your vehicle from being driven when the correct key isn't available. It's costly to replace it the fob if it is lost.

The latest models of cars have an electronic chip embedded in their key fobs that talks to the transponder within the engine of your car. The chip is equipped with a code that is unique to the car you own. If you require an upgrade chip, it needs to be programmed for repairer your vehicle by a licensed dealer or a locksmith with the appropriate tools.

A replacement of your keys at a dealer can be costly, but it is often the only option. Locksmiths on the move can make keys for you at a much lower price in particular when your title or registration is in hand to prove that you own the car.

Unlocking Your Car

The horrifying realization that you've locked your keys inside your car can ruin your day and leave you stuck waiting for an emergency tow truck or friend to unlock the door for you. There are fortunately clever strategies you can apply to save yourself time and money.

The first thing you need to do is to locate a long and thin rod. You can make use of a clothes hanger made of wire or use a rod that is made from a strong piece of plastic, or a shoelace. It should be thin enough to fit into the door's seams and long enough to reach the lock button.

Make a slip knot in the string (a sliding knot that tightens as it is pulled). The loop of the slip knot above the lock button. Make sure to gently wiggle the string using knots placed over the lock button using back-and-forth movements until the knob inside the door opens.

This trick may not work in all situations, but it is an excellent solution for a lot of automobiles. It's particularly useful if your car has the locking mechanism on the side of the door, rather than at the top. If you have a knob at the top of your door, you can use this method as well in the event that you have it. Be sure not to harm the car.

Resetting Your Key Fob

It is possible to reset your key fob when you replace the battery or lose it. It's not likely to impact the function of your key, but should it not work immediately it could be because you installed the new battery in the wrong manner. It's best to bring the new battery to the dealership to be installed, so they can ensure that it is matched up with your vehicle.

While you're trying reset your key, you'll need a working key. Sit in the driver's chair and place the blank key somewhere nearby. Press the small silver tab at the back of the fob to release the keys made of metal, then take the batteries off. Replace the battery and ensure that it's the right way up (the negative end should be on the outside).

Once you've replaced the new key battery switch the car on. Use the lock/unlock buttons on your fobs in order to program them into the car's computer. After all fobs have been programmed go back to your vehicle and lock it as normal. You must shut off your ignition to complete the program. If you wait too long, the car may lose all its commands.

Replace the locks

It's not easy to be locked out of your car and it can be costly to replace keys. The dealer will charge around $150 for a new key fob, but locksmiths can charge more. The best way to prevent this is to keep your spare key in a secure place, or to purchase an electronic lock for your mini cooper so that you can unlock it using your smartphone.

It is possible to replace the door lock actuator yourself, but it takes a bit of patience and perseverance. The first step is to pull out the old actuator by reaching inside and pulling it out. Make sure to remove the rod that is used for the manual lock it's a rod with an black plastic tip on one end that inserts into a clip on the actuator. This part is difficult to find and get back into position, so it's best to leave the window rolled up while working on this.

Next, take off the cover from the battery and then remove the old battery. Then, install the new battery and replace the cover. Then, place the actuator back on with the control rod in the center, making sure that it's positioned so that the star end of the control rod fits in the fitting at the top of the actuator. It's a tight fitting and you may have to use some force to bring it in place. After this your doors should be locked and unlock when you press the buttons on the key fob. If they don't work, you'll require a certified locksmith or dealership for assistance.