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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper The days of turning the key to operate your vehicle are becoming less common as technology advances. Nowadays, we can use remote programming. Even these can malfunction and require professional assistance. A trained mobile locksmith is the best option for quick car key replacement. You can also buy spare keys at a dealer. However it must be programmed for your specific vehicle prior activation. This is only done by locksmiths with access to your VIN and registration or title. Keys stolen or lost Mini Cooper owners choose their cars for their high resales value as well as their low maintenance requirements and high gas mileage. As with all cars, Mini Cooper keys can be lost or stop working. A reliable locksmith can help you if this happens. Modern vehicles rely on remote key fobs that allow you to open doors and begin their engines. These fobs are connected an immobiliser system that stops your vehicle from driving in the event that the correct key isn't there. If you lose yours the cost of replacing it will be expensive. The latest models of cars have an electronic chip inside the key fobs, which communicates to the transponder inside the engine of your vehicle. This chip has a code that is unique to your car. If you need a replacement chip, it needs to be programmed in your car through an authorized dealer or a locksmith who has the right tools. Getting your keys replaced at a dealership could be expensive however it's often the only option. A mobile locksmith professional can come to you and create an entirely new key for less, especially if you have the registration or title of your car on hand to prove that you are the owner of the vehicle. Unlocking Your Car The dreadful realization that you locked your keys inside your car could make your day miserable and leave you stuck waiting for an tow truck or friend to unlock the door for you. Fortunately, there are some clever strategies you can apply to save yourself time and money. The first step is to locate the longest, thin rod. A wire clothes hanger is ideal, but you can also use an iron rod made of a sturdy strip of plastic or even a shoelace. It should be small enough to pass through the door seam, and long enough to reach the lock button. Tie a slip knot in the string (a sliding knot that tightens tightly when pulled). Place the loop from the slip knot onto the button for the lock. Gently wiggle the string with knots placed over the lock button in back-and forth motions until the knob inside the door opens. This trick might not work in all situations, but it is an effective solution for many automobiles. It's especially helpful if your car has the locking mechanism on the side of the door, instead of at the top. If you have a knob located on the top of your door, you could also use this method in the event that you have it. Be careful not to cause damage to the car. Resetting keyless may need to reset your key fob when you replace the battery or lose it. This will not affect the functionality of the key, however it's possible that you've installed the battery in a wrong way. You should take the new battery to the dealership to be installed so that they can ensure that it's the correct one for your vehicle. If you're trying to reset the key, you'll need another working key. Then, you'll need to sit in the driver's chair and set your new blank key somewhere close. Push the small silver tab on the back of your key fob, and pop out the metal key then remove the battery from its spot. Replace the battery and ensure that it's the correct way up (the negative end should be on the outside). Once you've replaced the key battery Turn the car on. Press the lock and unlock buttons on each of your fobs in order to program them using the vehicle's computer. When all the fobs have been programmed, they can return to your vehicle and lock it as normal. Be sure to shut off the ignition afterward to end the process of programming in case you are waiting too long between actions could cause your car to erase all of its commands. Replace the locks It can be a hassle to be locked out of your car 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 recommended to keep spare keys in a safe location, or purchase a smartlock for your mini cooper to unlock it with your phone. It is possible to change the door lock actuator on your own however it requires a bit of patience and hard work. The first step is removing the old actuator. To do this, reach inside and pull it out. Make sure to remove the push rod for the manual lock it's rod that has an elongated black plastic tip on one end, which is then inserted into an actuator clip. This can be a challenge to locate and put back into position, so it's a good idea to leave the window rolled up while you work on this. Then, remove the cover and remove the old battery. Then install the new battery and replace the cover. Finally, put the actuator back into place by making sure that the star end of the control rod fits into the fitting on top of the actuator. It's a tight fitting and you may have to apply some force to push it to fit. You are now able to lock and unlock your doors by pressing buttons on the keyfob. If they do not you'll have to contact an expert locksmith or dealer for assistance.