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Car Key Replacement Tips For Your Mini Cooper As technology improves the days of turning a key to operate your car are going away. We now have remote programming. Even those can malfunction sometimes and require a professional help. To replace your car keys quickly, a professional mobile locksmith is the best choice. You can purchase an additional key from a dealer, but it must be programed to your specific vehicle prior to activation. This is only done by an authorized locksmith who has access to your VIN and registration or title. Keys that were stolen or lost are not found Owners of Mini Cooper cars often choose Mini Coopers for their high gas mileage, low maintenance requirements and a high resale price. But, as with any other vehicle keys can disappear or stop working. If this happens, a professional locksmith can help you out. Modern vehicles come with remote key fobs that can be used to unlock doors and even start engines. The fobs come with an immobiliser system that prevents your vehicle from being driven without the correct key. If you lose the key, replacing it will cost you a lot. Newer car models have an electronic chip in the key fobs, which communicates to the transponder within the engine of your car. This chip has a unique code that only matches the code on your car. If you get a replacement, it will have to be programmed to your car's specific model and requires an authorized locksmith or dealer with the appropriate tools. A replacement of your keys at a dealership can be expensive however it's often the only option. A mobile locksmith can make keys for you at lower cost particularly in the event that your registration or title is present as proof that you have the car. Unlocking Your Car The horrifying realization that you've locked your keys in your car could cause a lot of stress and leave you waiting for an tow truck or friend to unlock the door for you. There are a few smart tricks that you can apply to save time and money. The first step is to locate a long and thin rod. A wire clothes hanger is ideal, but you could also try a rod made from an incredibly strong strip of plastic or even a shoelace. It should be thin enough that it can fit into the door's seams and long enough to reach the lock button. Attach a slip-knot to the string. The loop of the slip knot on the lock button. Gently wiggle the string with knots placed over the lock button in back-and-forth movements until the knob inside the door opens. This method may not be effective in all situations, but it is an effective solution for many automobiles. This technique is particularly helpful in the event that the locking mechanism of your vehicle is on the side instead of the top. If you have a knob located on the top of your door, you could also make use of this method if you have it. Be careful not to damage the car. Resetting Your Key Fob If you lose your key fob or change the battery, you may have to reset it. It shouldn't affect the function of the key, however it's possible that you installed the battery in a wrong way. It's best to take the new battery to the dealership for installation so that they can ensure that it's in sync with your car. It is essential that you have another key in your possession while you're trying to reset yours. Sit in the driver's chair and place the blank key somewhere nearby. Push the small silver tab on the back of your key fob to pop out the metal key then remove the battery from its position. Replace the battery with a fresh one, and ensure it's facing up (the negative side is on the outside of the fob). After you have replaced the battery on your key, you can turn on the car. Press mini cooper spare key G28 and unlock buttons on all of your fobs to programme them with the car's computer. Once all fobs are programmed, return to your vehicle and lock it as normal. Make sure that you shut off the ignition to end the programming process in case you are waiting too long between actions could cause your car to erase all of its commands. Replace the locks Getting locked out of your car is an immense problem, and it could be costly to replace the keys. The dealer will charge you about $150 for a new key fob, and locksmiths might charge more. The best way to avoid this is to always keep your spare key in a secure location, or to buy a smart lock for your mini cooper so that you can unlock it using your smartphone. Replacing the door lock actuator can be a straightforward DIY project for the majority of people however it takes some effort and perseverance. The first step is to disassemble the old actuator. To do this, reach inside and take it out. Take off the rod that's connected to the manual lock. It's a rod made of black plastic on one end. The rod connects to an actuator clip. This can be a challenge to locate and then get back in place, so it's best to keep the window closed while you work on this. Then, take off the cover and remove the old battery. Install the new battery and then replace the cover. Install the actuator to ensure that the slant end of your control rod fits into the fitting at the top of the actuator. It may be necessary to apply some force to push the actuator into place. After doing this the doors should lock and unlock when you press the buttons on the key fob. If they don't, you'll require a certified locksmith or dealership for assistance.