Hello, I am a new '09 Cooper S owner and am happy to join the crew. I am from New Orleans, and am a disaster recovery and resilience professional. My S has 65,000 miles, and has a few minor issues...the latest is the key fobs no longer work. I immediately found a thread and learned of two potential solutions. However, as the lights do not work (assume they should work whether or not the keyless ignition is engaged) I'm afraid it is the car battery. I LOVE driving it, it's perfect for me, and I look forward to exchanging tips and tricks with everyone.....
David Dodd

 

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like an interesting career. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

While I can’t help with your key issues, I think I have seen a few relevant posts on the forum. It is worth searching for.