R56 Comfort Access Issue - as in, it isn't working...
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Comfort Access Issue - as in, it isn't working...
I bought my 2007 MCS about a month ago, the seller only had one key and it didn't seem to be able to activate the comfort access. When in the car, w/ fob in hand (not in the slot in the dash), pressing the start button brings up a message w/ a key w/ a slash through it, with text similar to "key not present or radio interference causing a problem".
I wanted a second key anyway, so I ordered a replacement from theminipartstore.com (great turn time and service, btw) which arrived yesterday and still no dice.
Any suggestions? Do I need to reset the system in some way? Pressing the buttons on the fob triggers the appropriate lock/unlock/trunk function; but still curious about getting comfort working.
Not a big deal by any means, and I'd prefer not to spend much more (if any) to get it resolved; but hoping that there's some sequence to activate the fob(s).
Thanks in advance!
- Will
I wanted a second key anyway, so I ordered a replacement from theminipartstore.com (great turn time and service, btw) which arrived yesterday and still no dice.
Any suggestions? Do I need to reset the system in some way? Pressing the buttons on the fob triggers the appropriate lock/unlock/trunk function; but still curious about getting comfort working.
Not a big deal by any means, and I'd prefer not to spend much more (if any) to get it resolved; but hoping that there's some sequence to activate the fob(s).
Thanks in advance!
- Will
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Thought about that on the orig fob, but this new one "should" have a new battery... I'll break out the multimeter shortly.
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Quick update: The batteries check out just fine... any other thoughts? Suggestions? I've emailed the MINI Part Store (where I bought the replacement key/fob).
Being a computer geek by trade, I keep thinking there must be some sort of pairing/sync/connection process between the fob and the unit in the car.
Thoughts/suggestions welcome - I'll update as I know more...
Thanks,
- Will
Being a computer geek by trade, I keep thinking there must be some sort of pairing/sync/connection process between the fob and the unit in the car.
Thoughts/suggestions welcome - I'll update as I know more...
Thanks,
- Will
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09-14-2015, 07:50 AM
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The answer (it seems) is in...
Got a reply from TheMINIPartStore:
So it looks like a trip to my local MINI dealer is in order, unless someone can give me some DIY info...
I did suggest that they add this info to their product page - they said that they would add it to their FAQ.
Overall, very happy with the quick turn on both the key and the answer from TheMINIPartStore...
- Will
The comfort access feature will need to be coded by a Dealership in order for the Comfort Access feature to work. I believe it takes an hour of programming. The other remote functions should work like normal.
I did suggest that they add this info to their product page - they said that they would add it to their FAQ.
Overall, very happy with the quick turn on both the key and the answer from TheMINIPartStore...
- Will
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