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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper As technology improves technology, the days of turning the key to start your car are going away. Instead, we are using remote programming options. However, even these may malfunction and require professional assistance. A mobile locksmith who is trained and skilled is the best choice for quick replacement of car keys. You can also buy a spare key at a dealer. However it will require programming to your specific vehicle before activation. Locksmiths with access to your VIN and registration or title can do this. Keys lost or stolen Owners of Mini Cooper cars often choose Mini Coopers due to their excellent gas mileage, low maintenance requirements and high resale worth. But, as with any other vehicle keys may be lost or not work. If this happens, a professional locksmith can assist you. Most modern vehicles use remote key fobs that allow you to open doors and start engines. These keys are connected to an immobiliser system that stops your vehicle from being driven in the event that the right key isn't in the. It's expensive to replace in the event that you lose it. Modern car models include an electronic chip embedded in the key fobs, which communicates to the transponder in the engine of your car. This chip has a unique code that matches only the code on your car. If you need a replacement chip, it must be programmed for your vehicle by a licensed dealer or a locksmith with the appropriate tools. A replacement of your keys at a dealership can be expensive however, it's often the only option. A professional mobile locksmith can visit you and create keys for lower, especially if have your car's registration or title on hand to prove you are the owner. Unlocking Your Car It can be a nightmare by realizing that you have locked your keys inside your car. You may be stuck waiting for someone to arrive and unlock your door, or for a tow truck to arrive. There are some clever techniques that you can apply to save time and money. The first thing to do is to locate a long and thin rod. A clothes hanger made of wire works well, but you could also try a rod made from a strong piece of plastic or even a shoelace. It must be thin enough for it to pass into the door's seam, and long enough to reach to the lock button. Create a slip knot on the string (a sliding knot that tightens tightly when pulled). Put the loop of the slip knot on the lock button. Then gently wiggle the string using the slip knot placed over the lock-button in back-and forward motions until the knob in the interior of the door opens. This trick isn't suitable for every case but it's a viable alternative for a lot of cars. It's particularly helpful if your car has the locking mechanism on the side of the door instead of at the top. If you have a knob on the top of your door, you can also utilize this method to lock it if you own it. Be careful not to damage your car during the process. Resetting Your Key Fob If you lose the key fob, or change the battery, you may require a reset. Most of the time, this won't impact the function of your key, however in the event that it doesn't work right away it's possible that you installed the new battery in a wrong way. You should bring the new battery to the dealership to be installed to confirm that it's a suitable one for your car. You'll need you have another working key to use while trying to reset yours. Relax in a driver's seat and put your blank key in a nearby location. Push the small silver tab on the back of your key fob to pop out the metal key and remove the battery from its place. Replace the battery with a new one, and make sure it's facing up (the negative side is on the outside of the fob). Once you've replaced the key battery Turn the car on. Press mini cooper s key and unlock buttons on each of your fobs in order to program them with the car's computer. After all fobs have been programmed, return to your vehicle and lock it as normal. Make sure to turn off the ignition afterward to stop the program since a long time between actions could cause your car to erase all its programs. Replace the locks Getting locked out of your car an immense trouble, and it can be costly to replace keys. Locksmiths may charge more than $150 for the key fob. The dealer will charge about $150. It is best to keep spare keys in a safe location, or purchase a smartlock for your mini cooper that allows you to unlock it with your smartphone. It is possible to change the door lock actuator yourself but it requires a bit of patience and hard work. The first step is to remove the old actuator. To do this, grab the inside and take it out. Take off the rod that is attached to the manual lock. It's a rod made of black plastic on one end. This rod will be a clip in the actuator. It can be difficult to locate and put back in its place which is why it is advised to keep the window closed down while you work on it. Then, remove the cover and remove the old battery. Then, you can install the new battery and replace the cover. Install the actuator, making sure that the top end of the control rod fits into the fitting at the top of the actuator. This is a tight fitting and you may have to apply some force to get it in place. You should now be able lock and unlock your doors by pressing the buttons on the keyfob. If they don't, you will need to call a certified locksmith or the dealership for assistance.