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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper The days of turning the key to operate your vehicle are becoming less common as technology advances. Instead, we use remote programming options. These can also fail and require assistance from a professional. If you need to replace a car key quickly an experienced mobile locksmith is the best option. You can also purchase an extra key from a dealer, but it must be programmed to your specific car prior to activation. Locksmiths with access to your VIN or registration number, as well as your title are able to do this. Keys lost or stolen The owners of Mini Cooper cars often choose Mini Coopers for their high gas mileage, low maintenance requirements and high resale value. As with all cars Mini Cooper keys may get lost or cease to function. If this happens, a professional locksmith will help you out. Modern vehicles come with remote key fobs that can be used to unlock doors and start engines. The fobs are linked to an immobiliser system that stops your vehicle from being driven if the right key isn't present. It's costly to replace it when you lose it. Newer car models have an electronic chip embedded in their key fobs that communicates to the transponder inside your car's engine. The chip is equipped with a code that is unique to the car. If you require a replacement chip, it needs to be programmed for your vehicle by a licensed dealer or a locksmith with the right tools. It is costly to replace your keys at the dealer, but this is often the only choice. A professional locksmith on mobile can come to you and make an entirely new key for less, especially if you have your car's registration or title in hand to prove you are the owner of the vehicle. Unlocking Your Car The horrifying realization that you've locked the keys to your car can ruin your day and leave you waiting for an auto tow truck or friend to unlock the door for you. There are, however, some clever techniques you can employ to save yourself time and money. The first step is to find a thin, long rod. You can use a wire hanger for clothes, but you can also choose a rod made of a strong strip of plastic, or even shoelace. It must be thin enough that it can fit through the door's seam and long enough to reach the lock button. Create a slip knot on the string. Attach the loop from the slip knot onto the lock button. Then gently wiggle the string with the slip knot placed over the lock button in forward and back movements until the knob located on the inside of the door opens. This trick won't work in every case however it's a great option for a variety of cars. It's especially helpful if your car has the locking mechanism located on the side of the door rather than at the top. If your car does have an upper knob of the door, this method could aid you if the right tool on hand. Be sure not to harm the car. Resetting Your Key Fob It is possible to reset your key fob in the event that you replace the battery or lose it. Usually, this won't affect the functionality of your key, but if it doesn't work immediately there's a chance that you installed the new battery in a wrong way. It is recommended to take the new battery to the dealership to be installed so that they can ensure that it's the correct one for your car. You'll need to make sure you have another key that you can use while trying to reset yours. After that, sit in the driver's seat, and set your new blank key somewhere close. Then, push the small silver tab on the back of the key fob and pop out the metal key then remove the battery from its position. Replace the battery with a fresh one, and make sure it's the right side up (the negative side is on the outside of the fob). Once you've replaced the new key battery, turn the car on. Press the locks and unlock buttons on each of your fobs in order to program them with the car's computer. When all of the fobs are programmed, you are able to return to your car and lock it as normal. You must turn off your ignition to complete the programming process. If you are waiting too long, the car could lose all its commands. Replace the locks It can be a hassle to be locked out of your vehicle and also costly to replace keys. The dealer will charge you about $150 for a replacement key fob, but locksmiths may charge more. It is best to keep spare keys in a safe location, or purchase a smartlock for your mini cooper to unlock it with your phone. Replacing the door lock actuator can be a simple DIY project for most people however, it will require a little bit of work and patience. The first step is to pull off the old actuator by grabbing it from the inside and pulling it out. Be sure to remove the rod that pushes for the manual lock that is a rod with an elongated black plastic tip on one end, which is then inserted into a clip on the actuator. This component can be difficult to locate and put back into position, so it's recommended to leave the window rolled up while working on this. Then, remove the cover and the old battery. Then, you can install the new battery and replace the cover. Finally, put the actuator back in place, making sure the star end of the control rod fits into the fitting on the top of the actuator. You may have to apply some force to push the actuator into place. You should be able to lock and unlock your doors by pressing the buttons on the keyfob. If they don't, you'll have to contact a licensed locksmith or the dealership for help.