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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper The days of turning the key to operate your vehicle are disappearing as technology improves. We now have remote programming. Even these can malfunction and require professional assistance. A mobile locksmith who is trained and skilled is the best option to get quick replacement of your car keys. You can also purchase an extra key from a dealer, but it must be programmed to your car before activation. Locksmiths who have access to your VIN, registration or title can do this. Keys stolen or lost Owners of Mini Cooper cars often choose them due to their outstanding gas mileage, low maintenance requirements and high resale worth. Like all cars, Mini Cooper keys can be lost or stopped working. If this happens, a reputable locksmith can help. Modern vehicles come with remote key fobs which can be used to unlock doors and even start engines. They have an immobiliser mechanism that prevents your vehicle from driving without the proper key. If you lose the key, the cost of replacing it will cost you a lot. The key fobs of newer models of automobiles have an electronic chip that communicates with the transponder within your vehicle's engine. This chip has a unique code that matches only the code in your car. If you get a replacement chip, it must be programmed for your specific vehicle that requires an authorized dealer or a locksmith with the appropriate tools. Making your keys replace at a dealer could be expensive however, it's often the only option. A professional mobile locksmith can visit you and create keys for cheaper, particularly if have the registration or title of your car in hand to prove you are the owner of the vehicle. Unlocking Your Car The terrifying realization that you locked your keys inside your car could ruin your day and leave you waiting for an tow truck or friend to unlock the door for you. There are, however, some clever ways you can use to save time and money. The first step is to find a thin, long rod. You can use a wire hanger for clothes however, you could also utilize a rod composed of a sturdy strip of plastic, or even a shoelace. It must be thin enough that it can fit through the door seam and long enough to reach the lock button. Make a slip knot in the string (a sliding knot that tightens tightly when pulled). Attach the loop from the slip knot over the lock button. Then gently wiggle the string by putting the slip knot over the lock button in forward and back movements until the knob in the interior of the door opens. This method won't work in all situations, but it's a good solution for a wide range of vehicles. It's especially useful when your car has the locking mechanism on the side of the door, instead of at the top. If your car does have an opening knob on the top of the door, this technique may also be able to assist you if you have the right tool available. Be cautious not to damage the car. Resetting Your Key Fob If you lose your key fob or swap the battery, you could need to reset it. Most of the time, this won't alter the functionality of your key, but should it not work right away it's possible that you've installed the battery incorrectly. You should take the new battery into the dealership to be installed so that they can confirm that it's a suitable one for your car. You'll need to make sure you have a working key to use while trying to reset yours. After that, sit in the driver's chair and set the new blank key somewhere close. Then, push the small silver tab on the back of the key fob and pull out the metal key and remove the battery from its place. Replace the battery and be sure that it's the right way up (the negative end should be on the outside). After replacing the battery for your key You can then turn on the car. Press the locks and unlock buttons on all of your fobs in order to program them with the car's computer. After all fobs have been programmed then return to your vehicle and lock it as normal. It is essential to turn off your ignition to complete the programming process. If you are waiting too long, the car could lose all its functions. Replacing the Locks Getting locked out of your car is quite a problem, and it could cost a lot to replace keys. The dealer will charge you approximately $150 for a brand new key fob, and locksmiths can charge more. The best way to prevent this is to store your spare key in a safe place, or to purchase a smart lock for your mini cooper to unlock it using your mobile. Replacing the door lock actuator could be a straightforward DIY project for most however, it will require a little bit of work and patience. The first step is removing the old actuator. To accomplish this, you need to reach inside and pull it out. Be sure to remove the push rod to access the manual lock rod, which is an iron rod with an elongated black plastic tip on one end that connects to an actuator clip. It isn't easy to locate and then put back in place this piece, so it is best to keep the window closed down while you work on it. Then, take off the cover and remove the old battery. Install mini cooper key fob programming , and then replace the cover. Install the actuator and ensure that the top end of your control rod is inserted into the fitting on the top of the actuator. This is a tight fitting, so you might need to apply some force to bring it in place. You should now be able lock and unlock your doors by pressing buttons on the keyfob. If they don't then you'll need to call a locksmith or the dealer for assistance.