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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper As technology improves the days of turning a key to start your car are going away Instead we have remote programming options These can also malfunction and require professional assistance To replace your car keys quickly a professional mobile locksmith is the best choice You can also purchase an additional key from a dealer but it must be programmed to your car prior to activation Locksmiths with access to your VIN registration or title can do this Keys lost or stolen Mini Cooper owners choose their Mini Coopers for their high resale value low maintenance requirements and great gas mileage However just like every other car keys can disappear or cease to function If this happens a professional locksmith will come to your rescue Modern vehicles have remote key fobs which can be used to open doors and even start engines The fobs come with an immobiliser feature that stops your vehicle from being driven without the correct key If you lose one getting a new one will cost you a lot Key fobs for newer models of cars have an electronic chip that communicates with the transponder in the engine of your car The chip is equipped with a code that is unique to your vehicle If you need a replacement chip it must be programmed to your car by a dealer who is authorized or a locksmith who has the appropriate tools A replacement of your keys at a dealership can be costly but it is often the only option A professional mobile locksmith will visit you and create an entirely new key for less especially if you have your cars registration or title on hand to prove you are the owner Unlocking Your Car The horrible realization that you locked the keys to your car could cause a lot of stress and leave you waiting for a tow truck or a friend to unlock the door for you Fortunately there are some clever strategies you can apply to save time and money The first thing you need to do is locate a long thin rod A wire clothes hanger is ideal however you could also use rods made of plastic that is strong or even a shoelace It should be thin enough for it to pass into the doors seam and long enough to reach the lock button Tie a slipknot in the string The loop from the slip knot onto the lock button Gently wiggle back and forth the string using the slip knot on top of the lockbutton using backandforward motions until the knob located on the inside of the door opens This trick might not work for all situations but it is a good solution for many automobiles car key copy is particularly useful if the locking mechanism of your car is on the side rather than the top If you have a knob at the top of your door you can also use this method to lock it if you own it Be careful not to damage the car Resetting Your Key Fob If you lose the key fob or change the battery you may need to reset it This will not affect the functionality of the key but its possible that youve installed the battery incorrectly It is recommended to take the new battery into the dealership to be installed so that they can confirm that its a suitable one for your car Youll need to ensure you have a working key that you can use while trying to reset yours Then get in the drivers seat and set your new blank key somewhere close Push the small silver tab on the back of the key fob and pop out the metal key and remove the battery from its position Replace the battery and make sure that it is the right way up the negative end should be on the outside After replacing the key battery You can then turn on the car Press the lock or unlock buttons on your fobs to programme them into the vehicles computer When all of the fobs are programmed then you can go back to your car and lock it as normal Make sure that you shut off the ignition to end the programming process because if you wait too long between actions could cause your car to wipe out all its programs Replacing the Locks Its not easy to get locked out of your car and its expensive to replace keys Locksmiths will charge you more than 150 for keys The dealer will charge around 150 It is recommended to keep spare keys in a safe location or purchase a smartlock for your mini cooper to unlock it with your smartphone It is possible to replace the door lock actuator yourself but it requires a bit of patience and hard work The first step is to take out the old actuator by reaching inside and pulling it out Make sure to remove the rod that pushes for the manual lock that is rod with an black plastic tip on one end that connects to a clip on the actuator This part can be tricky to find and get back to its place which is why its recommended to keep the window open while you work on this Then take off the cover and remove the old battery Then you can install the new battery and replace the cover Install the actuator by making sure that the end of the control rod is inserted into the fitting at the top of the actuator Its a tight fitting and you may have to use some force to move it into place After this the doors should lock and unlock when you press the buttons on the key fob If they dont then youll need to speak with a locksmith or the dealer for assistance