How or where to charge or change battery?

 

If you have an '05 or '06, the key charges while in the ignition. Prior years have a replaceable battery. For future reference, please let us know the year and model of your MINI when asking a question as they may vary by year/model. I believe the R56 generation also is a rechargeable battery except if you have comfort access.

 

Please put your details in your signature..

If you have 2nd generation without Comfort Access then the remote is charged by placing in the ignition slot. Make sure you charge your other remote at least once or twice a year if there is not a 2nd driver using it.

If you have the Comfort Access option then the battery is not rechargeable. You must replace the battery when low by prying the back cover off of the remote. I have gone over a year so far on original battery and still going strong.

 

Hi, thanks for the reply and I have a 2006 S r53.
HOw does it charge? While on a drive?

 

Yes, as long as the ignition is in the "on" position, the key is recharging.

 

what do you mean "on"?
Like 2nd click ON? or ignition.
of ignition on, how come its still the same?
My friend (who i bought the MINI from) said it used to work.
Do i have to let it sit for a while or something?
or drive ALOT? lol...

thanks!

 

I dont know what Comfort access is but I got the keys that has the unlock button/lock & hatch button!
is this a rechargable or no?

thanks!

 

I don't think Comfort Access was available on 1st generation MINI's like yours.
It's an option on 2nd generation where the doors can be opened and the engine started while the remote remains in your pocket or purse. If you have CA there is a small black button on the door handles for locking / unlocking.
The remotes for the 2 systems look very much the same with the same buttons on each.

Note: If you did not get an owners manual with your MINI then you can download one from here:
https://ol.miniusa.com/
Register using your VIN number.
Look in the Your MINI section.

 

"on" as in position "2" (I think) - it's the same position when the engine is running. It's a slow charge so it does take some time.

 

Every couple of months take the spare key & use it when you go for a drive. That keeps the spare charged. Works on 05 & 06 MINIs.

 

from the 06 Owner's Manual

Master keys with remote control

least twice a year to maintain the charge status

 

Then I should do a road trip! hehe.. I dont know though, I use it all the time..hmmm. Should I go Kuni to get it checked?

 

I only got one key...I need to get a spare key soon!
Anyways, it seem to not work.

 

But still the same...I drive everyday.