If you need to reprogram a key whether the key deprogrammed itself after a battery replacement or if you lost your keys and need to program a new one programming a mini cooper key is simple and takes only a few minutes.
2010 mini cooper key fob programming.
The keyless entry system allows mini cooper owners to use the key fob to lock unlock and release the trunk on your vehicle from a distance.
How can i program a key fob for my 2010 mini cooper clubman.
Mini cooper key fob programming.
I have a 2010 mini cooper.
They said the battery couldn t be replaced the whole key fob had to be replaced 258 00 each.
There has to be a way this can be done.
I popped the key out of the old one put it in the new one pushed it in the ignition.
Since then the mini cooper has had many upgrades one being keyless entry.
The two button and three button.
But i cant find any info on how to program the key fob myself.
To insure security the keyless remote involves several steps for programming.
Your mini comes standard with two programmed keyless entry remotes.
I found some aftermarket fobs.
The trunk can be opened from 15 feet away to make getting the groceries in and out much faster.
Once youve finished doing this to all the keys you can open the door or put a key in the ign to finish the programming.
The light on the dash came on saying that the battery in the remote was weak called the dealership.
Try the lock and unlock with the keys they should work if they dont try again the sequence is critical.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need additional keys you will need to program them to work with your mini.
The mini cooper has two models of keys.
The mini cooper was introduced in 1959.