Electrical Program key in R53, how?
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Here's something I found on another forum.
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S) from 07/04 production
SITUATION
Remote control bar codes are no longer supplied with new vehicles
CAUSE
On vehicles produced 07/2004 and later, a new remote initialization procedure is required.
PROCEDURE
Initialize remote key as follows:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
DISCLAIMER: I've never done this so I don't know if this will work or mess up your car. Good luck.
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S) from 07/04 production
SITUATION
Remote control bar codes are no longer supplied with new vehicles
CAUSE
On vehicles produced 07/2004 and later, a new remote initialization procedure is required.
PROCEDURE
Initialize remote key as follows:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
DISCLAIMER: I've never done this so I don't know if this will work or mess up your car. Good luck.
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Yes, it seems that my car won´t recognize my key. I can start the car with the key, but not lock the doors with the remote. In my manual I can see that if the battery in the key has low capacity, you must drive a long trip and the key will be reloaded under driving. That I have done, but I can still not program it.
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Had the same thing happen to me....All of a sudden, the remote would not lock/unlock the car. All other key functions were normal. I usually swap out my keys every coupla months so I knew the battery was OK. My dealer is 60mi away so just for grins I tried the proceedure as posted by dickdavid and worked like a champ. Be sure to complete item #5 for your 2nd key, otherwise it will not work! Trust me.....I know.
'05 MCS with a 7/2004 build date.
'05 MCS with a 7/2004 build date.
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The procedure that DickDavid gave you were for initializing the remote key,not programming it. It sounds like you have an issue with either the key, the antenna(rear view mirror), or possibly a mechanical problem in the door itself. Does the remote key unlock the gas cap or the passenger door or boot?
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Here's something I found on another forum.
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S) from 07/04 production
SITUATION
Remote control bar codes are no longer supplied with new vehicles
CAUSE
On vehicles produced 07/2004 and later, a new remote initialization procedure is required.
PROCEDURE
Initialize remote key as follows:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
DISCLAIMER: I've never done this so I don't know if this will work or mess up your car. Good luck.
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S) from 07/04 production
SITUATION
Remote control bar codes are no longer supplied with new vehicles
CAUSE
On vehicles produced 07/2004 and later, a new remote initialization procedure is required.
PROCEDURE
Initialize remote key as follows:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
DISCLAIMER: I've never done this so I don't know if this will work or mess up your car. Good luck.
I was able to program three master keys to my mini.
If doing this, be patient, it did take me several tries to get it right for all three to work. If you have problems, do each step slower.
Thanks David!
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just a warning. my wife and i recently bought 2 06 MCS, mine in hatchback, her convertible. Both of the previous owners never used the spare key so they both were dead. I tried this tongiht and was thrilled to find out that it worked great in my car, went bragging to the wife about saving us a 200 mile round trip to the nearest dealer. Then i went to the garage to reprogram her spare. Now I have 4 keys that dont work. I guess that both cars being so close to each other in the garage screwed the programming up. I plan on pulling one car down the road from the house tomorrow to see if i can fix the problem. So, i guess you cant reprogram a key when its very close to another Mini.
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