Problem with the remote locking Cooper S 2003
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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
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
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.
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.
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,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.
Edited by Extra 300 Driver on Saturday 29th March 20:13
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