Spare Key Question
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Spare Key Question
Hi all. I have a 2006 MCS. I had the dealer make me a spare key since I only had 1 when I purchased the car used. They gave me the all plastic key since they said they cannot do the metal key without the remote buttons and programming ($300). I thought there was a "general key" available...
Anyways, I tested the key and it starts the car and opens the doors but I noticed the door locks automatically lock and then unlock when accelerating/decelerating. Driving 2 miles my locks went up and down like 5 times. My originally key never did this. The doors would lock and stay locked until I open the door with that key.
I called the dealer back and they said the key shouldn't be doing that, it has got to be something wrong with the car...schedule service. I've only had the car for 2 weeks, I don't feel like going back to the dealer for something as simple as a spare key. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks!
Anyways, I tested the key and it starts the car and opens the doors but I noticed the door locks automatically lock and then unlock when accelerating/decelerating. Driving 2 miles my locks went up and down like 5 times. My originally key never did this. The doors would lock and stay locked until I open the door with that key.
I called the dealer back and they said the key shouldn't be doing that, it has got to be something wrong with the car...schedule service. I've only had the car for 2 weeks, I don't feel like going back to the dealer for something as simple as a spare key. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks!
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OK, you've piqued my interest. I have an 03 R53 so things might be different, but I scrounged around and found the plastic valet key that came with it and went for a short spin. The doors locked as they should and stayed locked until I manually opened the driver's door.
I wonder if you tried a drive with the good key in your pocket and the valet key in the ignition if your results would be the same? The good key may talk to the ignition and make everything work as it should. Maybe try using the lock switch on the dash before pulling away to see if that makes any difference. Beyond that I can't suggest much. Good luck...
I wonder if you tried a drive with the good key in your pocket and the valet key in the ignition if your results would be the same? The good key may talk to the ignition and make everything work as it should. Maybe try using the lock switch on the dash before pulling away to see if that makes any difference. Beyond that I can't suggest much. Good luck...
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OK, you've piqued my interest. I have an 03 R53 so things might be different, but I scrounged around and found the plastic valet key that came with it and went for a short spin. The doors locked as they should and stayed locked until I manually opened the driver's door.
I wonder if you tried a drive with the good key in your pocket and the valet key in the ignition if your results would be the same? The good key may talk to the ignition and make everything work as it should. Maybe try using the lock switch on the dash before pulling away to see if that makes any difference. Beyond that I can't suggest much. Good luck...
I wonder if you tried a drive with the good key in your pocket and the valet key in the ignition if your results would be the same? The good key may talk to the ignition and make everything work as it should. Maybe try using the lock switch on the dash before pulling away to see if that makes any difference. Beyond that I can't suggest much. Good luck...
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Well I drove around with the original key sitting on the passenger seat so nothing could touch it.... And the door locks were still going up and down while driving. I also found that I cannot lock the doors with the toggle switch. The doors will lock for about 2 seconds and then unlock on their own
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Try driving around using the valet (plastic) key, but leave the new remote key at home. Minis (and BMWs) are designed so that you can't lock the key key in the car, so the fact that that remote key is in the car but not in the ignition may have something to do with the locks not staying locked.
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Try driving around using the valet (plastic) key, but leave the new remote key at home. Minis (and BMWs) are designed so that you can't lock the key key in the car, so the fact that that remote key is in the car but not in the ignition may have something to do with the locks not staying locked.
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I wouldn't think so since I can remain in the car, switch over to my original key, and the problem goes away. Without opening or closing any doors/hatch. Not sure If I should try disconnecting the battery or resetting ECU or something...
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Hi all. I have a 2006 MCS. I had the dealer make me a spare key since I only had 1 when I purchased the car used. They gave me the all plastic key since they said they cannot do the metal key without the remote buttons and programming ($300). I thought there was a "general key" available...
Anyways, I tested the key and it starts the car and opens the doors but I noticed the door locks automatically lock and then unlock when accelerating/decelerating. Driving 2 miles my locks went up and down like 5 times. My originally key never did this. The doors would lock and stay locked until I open the door with that key.
I called the dealer back and they said the key shouldn't be doing that, it has got to be something wrong with the car...schedule service. I've only had the car for 2 weeks, I don't feel like going back to the dealer for something as simple as a spare key. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks!
Anyways, I tested the key and it starts the car and opens the doors but I noticed the door locks automatically lock and then unlock when accelerating/decelerating. Driving 2 miles my locks went up and down like 5 times. My originally key never did this. The doors would lock and stay locked until I open the door with that key.
I called the dealer back and they said the key shouldn't be doing that, it has got to be something wrong with the car...schedule service. I've only had the car for 2 weeks, I don't feel like going back to the dealer for something as simple as a spare key. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks!
That's actually not correct. There is a "general, non-remote" key available for these models. Same form factor as your remote key, metal blade, etc. Don't know if the dealer was trying to upsell you on the key or if their parts person was just ignorant of it. You need #7 in the photo in the link I'll include. I don't have the part number for an '06 non-remote key but you can look it up at realoem.com. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3565245
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm betting that using a "general, non-remote" key will solve the locks issue. The plastic key is really only for valet use but I'm not sure why it's doing that. Maybe to annoy the valets so they will take somebody else's car for a joy ride?
Val
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That's actually not correct. There is a "general, non-remote" key available for these models. Same form factor as your remote key, metal blade, etc. Don't know if the dealer was trying to upsell you on the key or if their parts person was just ignorant of it. You need #7 in the photo in the link I'll include. I don't have the part number for an '06 non-remote key but you can look it up at realoem.com. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3565245
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm betting that using a "general, non-remote" key will solve the locks issue. The plastic key is really only for valet use but I'm not sure why it's doing that. Maybe to annoy the valets so they will take somebody else's car for a joy ride?
Val
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm betting that using a "general, non-remote" key will solve the locks issue. The plastic key is really only for valet use but I'm not sure why it's doing that. Maybe to annoy the valets so they will take somebody else's car for a joy ride?
Val