Originally Posted by I.M. Huge

Now, just need to get 10 years' worth of road grime off the car. Right now, going with a medium rubbing compound with a cotton towel after washing. Do not know what else to try. Any thoughts that hit you, feel free to send them my way.

Originally Posted by Motor On

2nd gen is 2007- present hardtops and 2008-present Cabriolets as well as all Clubmans and are R#s R56 R55 R57

1st gen is 2002-2006 hardtops and all Cabriolets until 2007 And R#s R50 R53 R52

A 2003 R53 is most certainly 1st Generation.

As was mentioned you may also be able to find the part # at realOEM.com and a quick search of this section should provide one or two of the install experiences for pointers.

Originally Posted by Phenix360

My 2009 Mini Cooper S hatch will only unlock if I use the Open Hatch button on the remote. It won't unlock by double tapping the unlock button. Any suggestions would be appreciated.