Stock Problems/Issues Discussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).

Keyless Remote Replacement$$$

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:28 AM
  #1  
joppa's Avatar
joppa
Thread Starter
|
Neutral
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Keyless Remote Replacement$$$

I misplaced one of my Key FOBs for my 2007 S. I almost fell off my chair when the dealer told me it was over $300 to replace it! Does anyone know if there their any other options? I looked at the aftermarket ones on the web, but no one seems to have them for an 07, and they look like they will only open doors, not start the car.
 
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 05:51 AM
  #2  
Loony2N's Avatar
Loony2N
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 15,966
Likes: 1
I had read a little while back that a law is in the works to require car manufacturers to make necessary coding/components available to 3rd party key places. But, as I understand it, right now, you don't have a choice. Will insurance cover it?
 
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:04 AM
  #3  
joppa's Avatar
joppa
Thread Starter
|
Neutral
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Thanks, I have not checked insurance - but I am sure they don't want to be robbed either! I have one key, but need a backup.
 
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:09 AM
  #4  
Loony2N's Avatar
Loony2N
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 15,966
Likes: 1
The reason I ask is that some policies have a specific key replacement stipulation/rider. I'm actually not sure if my present policy does, but the one I had in NJ did, with a $50 deductible.
 
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 10:44 AM
  #5  
RJKimbell's Avatar
RJKimbell
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,461
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver, WA
Our Dealer (Molly En Route) said $150, I asked when I ordered her. I'd call other dealers and check with them.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
igzekyativ
MINIs & Minis for Sale
34
Jul 16, 2020 12:54 PM
theblackfalcon
JCW Garage
5
Oct 11, 2015 09:49 AM
Shane Wendel
Electrical
3
Aug 20, 2015 06:50 AM
skippermini
Stock Problems/Issues
2
Aug 13, 2015 06:13 AM
Eric Chen
F55/F56 :: Hatch Talk (2014+)
0
Aug 12, 2015 12:04 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:41 PM.