Problem with the remote locking Cooper S 2003

[Extra 300 Driver]

Hello all,

My Mrs has just got herself a Cooper S, 19k from new and full MINI SH. The car has sat around in a mates garage for nearly 2 years, with him not starting it or moving it at all. I went over a few weeks ago and spent two days getting the thing running again. One thing that I cant get working is the remote central locking. I have changed the battery and still nothing. I know I could just use the key but thats not the point!

Anyone got any tips on how to get it going?

Cheers

[< FORZA WEST]

If the key hasnt been used for a long time then the battery in the key will fail.
You could leave it in the ignition for several hours to see if it will accept a charge,but normally they need replacing which means a new key.

upto 04 the keys were coded to the basic module manually using several codes...so there is no quick initialisation sequence unfortunately.

Its worth having it diagnosed before buying a key though.

[Extra 300 Driver]

FORZA WEST said:

If the key hasnt been used for a long time then the battery in the key will fail.
You could leave it in the ignition for several hours to see if it will accept a charge,but normally they need replacing which means a new key.

upto 04 the keys were coded to the basic module manually using several codes...so there is no quick initialisation sequence unfortunately.

Its worth having it diagnosed before buying a key though.

Thanks, I have put a new battery in the key but still no joy,

Edited by Extra 300 Driver on Saturday 29th March 20:13

[Extra 300 Driver]

Hi again,

I can now get the car to lock but I have to hold the key transmitter right next to the sensor in the middle of the dash, so either a weak signal or a fubar'd reciever.

Any thoughts?

[Will OT]

i have had the same problem, bmw have re coded the key twice. Its still does not work. Its going to be replaced tomorrow. Will let you know what they do to fix it.

[dell]

hey i have a 2004 mini cooper and the key is not working ?? can you change the battery your self ????? or isit a new key ???????????

[< FORZA WEST]

dell said:

hey i have a 2004 mini cooper and the key is not working ?? can you change the battery your self ????? or isit a new key ???????????

Its a sealed key and the battery is spot welded to the terminals...So its a replacement only im affraid.