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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper As technology advances the days of turning the key to operate your car are disappearing. We now use remote programming. However, even these may fail and require assistance from a professional. If you need to replace a car key quickly an experienced mobile locksmith is the best choice. You can purchase spare keys from a dealer, however it must be programmed to your specific car before activation. Locksmiths with access to your VIN, registration or title can do this. Keys that have been stolen or lost are Mini Cooper owners choose their cars for their high resale prices with low maintenance requirements, as well as excellent gas mileage. As with all cars Mini Cooper keys could get lost or cease to function. If this happens, a reliable locksmith will come to your rescue. The majority of modern vehicles use remote key fobs to open doors and start engines. The fobs are linked to an immobiliser device that blocks the vehicle from operating in the event that the right key isn't available. It's expensive to replace in the event that you lose it. Newer models of cars include an electronic chip inside their key fobs that talks to the transponder located in your vehicle's engine. This chip has a unique code that is only compatible with the code that is in your car. If you receive a replacement chip, it needs to be programmed to your car's specific model and requires an authorized dealer or a locksmith equipped with the right tools. A replacement of your keys at a dealership could be expensive but it's usually the only option. A professional locksmith on mobile can come to you and create keys for less, particularly if you have the registration or title of your car to prove you are the owner. Unlocking Your Car The horrifying realization that you've locked the keys to your car can cause a lot of stress and leave you waiting for an tow truck or friend to unlock the door for you. There are fortunately clever strategies you can apply to save yourself time and money. The first thing to do is to find a long, thin rod. A wire clothes hanger is ideal, but you could also use the rod from a sturdy strip of plastic or even a shoelace. It should be thin enough it to fit into the door's seams, and long enough to reach to the lock button. Make a slip knot in the string. mini key replacement G28 Car Keys of the slip knot on the button for locking. Make sure to gently wiggle the string using the knot that is placed over the lock button in back-and-forth movements until the knob inside the door opens. This trick may not work in all cases however it's a good solution for many cars. This trick is especially helpful if the locking mechanism of your vehicle is on the side instead of the top. If your car has an opening knob on the top of the door, this technique could aid you if the right tool available. Be sure not to hurt your vehicle during the process. Resetting Your Key Fob If you lose your key fob or replace the battery, you could need to reset it. Usually, this won't affect the functionality of your key, but in the event that it doesn't work right away, there's a possibility that you installed the new battery in a wrong way. It's a good idea to take the new battery to the dealership for installation so that they can make sure it is matched up with your vehicle. If you're trying to reset your key, you'll need a working one. After that, sit in the driver's chair and set your new blank key somewhere close. Push the small silver tab on the back of your key fob, and take out the key made of metal, then remove the battery from its spot. Replace the battery and be sure that it's the right way up (the negative end should be on the outside). Once you've replaced the key battery switch the car on. Press the lock/unlock buttons on your fobs to program them into the car's computer. After all fobs have been programmed then return to your vehicle and lock it in the same way as usual. You must shut off your ignition to complete the program. If you delay too long, the vehicle could lose all of its commands. Replace the locks It's not easy to be locked out of your vehicle and is costly to replace keys. Locksmiths may charge more than $150 for the key fob. The dealer will charge you around $150. It is recommended to keep spare keys in a safe location or buy a smartlock for your mini cooper that allows you to unlock it using your smartphone. It is possible to change the door lock actuator yourself but it requires a bit of patience and work. The first step is to disassemble the old actuator. To do this, grab the inside and pull it out. Make sure to remove the push rod for the manual lock it's an iron rod with an black plastic tip on the other end that is inserted into an actuator clip. This can be a challenge to find and get back into place, so it's best to keep the window closed while working on this. Next, remove the cover of the battery and take off the old battery. Then install the new battery and replace the cover. Install the actuator to ensure that the slant end of your control rod is inserted into the fitting at the top of the actuator. It's a tight fit so you may have to use some force to bring it in place. You should now be able to lock and unlock your doors by pressing the buttons on the keyfob. If they don't work, you'll need to call a certified locksmith or the dealership for assistance.