Electrical My key died!
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My key died!
So, i got home from work tonight, got out of Azuul and hit the button to lock the car. Huh, it did not lock. So, I tried again; again no lock. I tried the back up key and yes it did lock.
So, I guess my key battery died. Any one ever have this happen? Do I just need to go to my local MINI dealer and get a new key battery?
Thanks --
So, I guess my key battery died. Any one ever have this happen? Do I just need to go to my local MINI dealer and get a new key battery?
Thanks --
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Originally Posted by LeeL
The battery in the pre-05 keys is a standard CR2032 battery. Any drug store will have them, not to mention Radio Shack (as long as you give them all your personal info ).
However, if they need to replace a part, I will venture a guess, based on past history, that they will not have the part and they will need to order it. In my experience, MINI San Antonio carries virtually no inventory.
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Just an FYI - one of my keys died recently on my 05' Cabrio. We went to the dealer with BOTH keys. They tried NUMEROUS times to reset it - no luck. One would work, then the other died and vice versa.
It was finally determined that a new rear view mirror was needed. Why? I had no idea that the mechanism to program the keys was in the mirror. I haven't had a chance to get back to the dealer yet to get the replacement mirror so I can't tell you for sure that the problem is solved. Just passing this little tid bit along though....:smile:
Donna
02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven - burned up)
05' Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"
05' HB/W MCS "Gizmo"
It was finally determined that a new rear view mirror was needed. Why? I had no idea that the mechanism to program the keys was in the mirror. I haven't had a chance to get back to the dealer yet to get the replacement mirror so I can't tell you for sure that the problem is solved. Just passing this little tid bit along though....:smile:
Donna
02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven - burned up)
05' Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"
05' HB/W MCS "Gizmo"
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FYI, the 05 key is similar to BMW key.. It use rechargable battery, it will recharge when it is in the ignition. So there is no way you can open up the key to replace the battery. If the charge is gone in one key, just unlock the car with the key and put it into the ignition and then charge it by driving it.
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Originally Posted by francisk
FYI, the 05 key is similar to BMW key.. It use rechargable battery, it will recharge when it is in the ignition. So there is no way you can open up the key to replace the battery. If the charge is gone in one key, just unlock the car with the key and put it into the ignition and then charge it by driving it.
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Originally Posted by francisk
FYI, the 05 key is similar to BMW key.. It use rechargable battery, it will recharge when it is in the ignition. So there is no way you can open up the key to replace the battery. If the charge is gone in one key, just unlock the car with the key and put it into the ignition and then charge it by driving it.
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FYI, the 05 key is similar to BMW key.. It use rechargable battery, it will recharge when it is in the ignition. So there is no way you can open up the key to replace the battery. If the charge is gone in one key, just unlock the car with the key and put it into the ignition and then charge it by driving it.
Bt the way, go-karting was a hoot! Next time, the MINI key stays on the sidelines.
Found this thread with instructions for re-initiallizing keys - it worked.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...n-r53-how.html
Last edited by Johnna; 07-17-2009 at 12:44 PM. Reason: found answer
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