Hi Scott thanks for the video, i have managed to successfully sync two keys to my mini after they disconnected for some reason. I get the doors lock and unlock to confirm however they still do not work and I have to put the key in the door. I find this strange because if the doors unlock/lock when calibrating you would think everything is working okay? Any ideas would be much appreciated! Many thanks.

@scottgollaglee

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie , your right It is a Strange one, from what I understand it appears to register when you are in the Car, which means the Key is transmitting Both Buttons and the Receiver in the MINI Rear View Mirror is able to pick the signal up when close by, however when out side of the car the lock & unlock does not work. lets look at the Simple first If the Keys have little charge then the signal will be weak and the receiver will not hear it when at a distance, Try charging the keys, they use inductive coils to charge the batteries when in the Ignition & the engine is running, in my experience the batteries only last about 3 months without use so swapping keys regularly is a good habit to get into, You can also charge them from a Tooth brush changer (I used a Braun charger and placed the charger on top of a Key and left it over night.) I have heard of Others Using Mobile phone inductive chargers , Test this by Locking and unlocking whilst in the car and the key is near the rear View Mirror Slightly More Complicated BMW R51-53 cars have had a tendency to leak water Just above the rear view mirror ( due to factory windscreen seal installation issue) and water would drip from the Mirror in heavy rain (when not driving) , if this has happened then the receiver in the rear view mirror may have some corrosion or short circuited some contacts, this receiver board can be cleaned with a tooth brush to remove the dusty corrosion which may be short circuiting the board, see my other video on that. Worst cases The Key Fob Batteries are done for and cannot hold a charge large enough to transmit over distance, Some on you tube have replaced the batteries but I have no experience of this.

@jamieriley3346

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Gollaglee thanks for your response mate, yea how you described the issue is exactly what's happening. I think it could be the water in the rear view mirror as it happened after I washed my car... I have also used silicone to seal the windscreen and trims to prevent further water entering the mirror. I just find it strange how it's affecting both keys and if I can sync them successfully then why it's not working after I get out the car! I thought that would imply everything is working okay. (Obviously not) I will try cleaning the circuit board and feedback! I really appreciate your response.

@jamieriley3346

7 жыл бұрын

Just an update! I cleaned the stuff of the circuit board with a toothbrush and it all worked okay!! Thanks Scott!

Thank you , that is the clearest explanation yet , tried a few times with other instructions without luck , all sorted now two working keys again!

Thanks Scott - this has just worked perfectly for me after I picked up a Cooper S R52 with what I thought was a dud spare. Much appreciated!

Follow this simple 2-3 step video and program your key! Very simple and worked perfectly. Very good! Workes for my customers 2005 mini R54. Very satisfied I was able to program the key thanks to this video! Thank you sooo much!

Just tried this, didn't work on the first attempt, tried it 3 times then with the spare key and it worked, did both keys and now is all working as it should, try it a few times and try your spare key first if it doesn't work still, worked for me!

Yay! Just back to work after COVID and needed this fixed. Thanks 🙏 😊

A big thank you from the birth place of Mini. You are good.

I LOVE you!!! seriously this has been the hardest thing to research on utube for me since 4ever. THANK GOODNESS FOR U AND YOUR VIDEO I FINALLY finally have a working key system now for my 05' mini. and I am smiles from eat to ear. You have just gotten my vote for BEST EVER THOUGHT OF UTUBE SELF MADE VIDEO !! congrats lmao

I just programmed my key fob - great info and simple, I will share with my friends.

You’re an absolute legend mate!

Scott, your the man! God bless you

Brilliant, worked a treat. Thank you very much!!

Very helpful ,very simple instructions ,thanks

thanks much for the vid Scott ,it works like a charm

this video is also not just soooo so very hard to find another like this, but it is also totally and completely Easy to follow and extremely easy to understand so thank u my friend ! u Have made me a VerY HAPPY Woman Tonight ;)) lol. yay. thanks again!! it awesome as heck!!!!!!!!!!

Works a treat. Thanks for uploading the video. Well worth a 'thumbs up'

Thank you very much! You saved the day!

Mission accomplished. Thanks!

It worked!! Brilliant! Many thanks mate.

Thanx for the video mate, very helpful x

Thank you so much for the video. Saved the day. 🎉🎉🎉

Thanks! You help me with my new key !

Miission accomplished. Thanks!

You are a perfect. Have a good day!!!

Just one extra detail I found the hard way on a 2007 Cooper S, you have to do the button pressing thing on ALL the keys before putting any one of them in the ignition & turning it on to save the settings. Otherwise every time you do one key it un-does the other(s).

Hi Scott, that was perfectly explained! I'm intrigued by what kind of dial (goes up and down when key is in the ignition) you have there where the air blowers used to be? I've never seen this on a mini and it looks stunning, but what does it say?

Hey, does this also work on the first gen keys?

Cool, would you have instructions for an R56 by chance, cheers,

Hi Scott, my old key of Mini 06 stop working and I bought a new key ( not yet cut) with chip online. Can I register this new key as you showed in your video after I get it cut?

Hello I have a R50 2006 mini cabrio with only 1 key, can I program other key without deprogram the first one? thank you!

if my remote dont work,can I try it?

Just bought a mini Cooper S 03 plate and need a spare. Can I buy one with the chip online via eBay or similar and programme it this way?

Fantastic !

Thank you so much

Hi Scott, I have a mini cooper r50 that I had to change the control module, now the key control does not work, I tried to do the same as you but it did not work. Do you have any advice so I can reprogram my r50. Thank you

can you also do it this way with a mini R56?

I was a year to late for this video but glad I found it😂

I have a 2007 mini, i wanted to make my own replacement car key. Since i just have one key, o recently purchased this , it is mini one. Not sure about what R.. model is this. Was searching on website. Got a mew key fob for mini . Not sure what to do next. Please kindly help

Hi I’ve got 2 keys but when I tried to register both one registers but when I do the second key it registers but then the first key I registered unregistered any ideas please thanks phil

I replaced my mirror, bought and coded a new key that starts the car and I still can't get my keyless to work. 05MCS. This sucks

My two dead keys are now locking and unlocking the doors, but will not start my car. Do you have any suggestions for this.

Thank you!!!

Does it work for R50?

can you show me how to set my key for my 02 mini

Nice one! Works on mini 2004 too

@lealee3128

8 жыл бұрын

I have 04 mini cooper S too :) there's only two buttons on the key... so did you just push the small round button(lock button) and mini amblem button 3times?

Thanks Scott. The instructions worked perfectly in registering my new key fob. Q: The uncut key was lasered cut by a local lock smith. The issue is that the new key opens the door manually and turns the ignition but will not started. Does the new cut key require some sort of programming? Thanks and regards.

@aslham8681

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, i have the same issue did you find any fix or a workaround solution ? Thanks a lot. Regards.

@chriscork8857

7 жыл бұрын

Aslham did you find a solution? I need a spare and would rather not pay dealer fees

@MrManBuzz

5 жыл бұрын

It's old now but for anyone new wondering, it's likely you didn't get the key coded. There's an RF chip in all reasonably modern cars now that must be programmed in order to start the car. If you take the key apart you'll see the small chip somewhere in the housing. Good registered locksmiths should be able to have access to the codes to reprogram it. Otherwise it's a trip to the dealer.

It does the lock.and ucok thing but it doesn't turn the engine on

How do I get the key cutting code AKL?

Anyone know how to do the two button style remote

Thanks Scott for this demo. The instructions worked perfectly for registering, i can lock/ulock my car with new key but the ignition didn't start. do you have any idea ? Thanks.

@pietyuen

5 жыл бұрын

have the same problem

Merci l'ami.

Is 2004 same ?

Excelente resultó de inmediato

Thanks

Are you able to start the car using a 3rd party?? I was able to pair it but it wont start…

What about the immo?

Just had this issue with my "06 Mini S. The repair center are asking for $400. That's too much for a software repair.

Thank you, bought a 54 plate Mini and the previous owner had only used one key therefore the 2nd key had gone flat, drove around for a few hrs using flat key and still not working on lock/unlock, did what your video said and 2nd key is working again :) I wonder how often should you rotate the keys to prevent the other going flat ?

@scottgollaglee

9 жыл бұрын

Our 2nd Key is used once or twice a month and does maintain its charge quite well How long it would take to actually go flat I am not sure and i suppose it depends on the battery, a well used key may loose its charge quicker than a less used key due to the number of charge cycles put through the battery.

Hi, wondered if you can help, will this work on the older mini key? I have an 03 mini one and it just wont connect to the car again,

@scottgollaglee

7 жыл бұрын

hi have you tried charging the battery in the key ? see some of my replies on how to do this . if this does not help .look at my other reply pinned at the top to check if the receiver has got wet in the past

Hi Scott does this work with the 2003-2004 keys. My R53 was made late 03 model year 04. I want to know if this is how we program this keys too only reason i ask is it looks different, it doesnt have a hatch release also its a US model

@sabahjason1

Жыл бұрын

Did you did it ? Please let me know I have 2004

@5150Failure

Жыл бұрын

@@sabahjason1 never tried

Don't need a working key to program a 2nd key?? Anyone who got into the car with a cut key would be able to "register" a key to start engine and drive away? So, I have a working key (kind like yours, with blade) that its buttons lock unlock door, blade physically opens doors/trunk/ignition, immobilizer works to start engine. How I just bought a new key and have its blade cut to match, then how do I program (or register) it so that it works like my 1st key?

@scottgollaglee

4 жыл бұрын

yes registering a new key does not need an existing key . however if you do have two keys then you need to register them both in the same session else the existing key will be un registered

Hi. I have recently purchased a 2002 Mini which only came with one key which had broken buttons and didn't work. I ordered a new key from a locksmith. They put the old chip and a new battery into the new key. The lock button works, the unlock button only makes the click sound when I am inside but doesn't unlock. I have tried to reprogramme the key as per your video but nothing works. The locksmith said for me to go see them in a couple of weeks when their boss is back. Is there anything I can do meantime to get it working?

@scottgollaglee

7 жыл бұрын

Hi inside the rear view mirror is the receiver this often gets wet due to a windscreen seal issue from manufacturer, it will have a white dust on it that effects the electronics in various ways. it can be cleaned with a toothbrush and my other video shows how .

Hi, Scott thanks that worked for me, I just need to do the ignition on an of 5 times. Are the dials in your air diffusers Factor of after market?

@scottgollaglee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are after market dials for water temp and oil pressure .

@maddieann6546

4 жыл бұрын

They are the best ones I have seen where did you get them?

Hi, my remote control was working well, locking and unlocking from the outside. But I was trying to activate the Convenience Opening Mode and I did what you show on your video and my remote does not work anymore, so now I have to do it manually to lock or unlock the vehicle, by turning the key in the door. Is there any way I can make the remote control to work again? Thanks!

@kareemsafwat9124

Жыл бұрын

Did u find any way to make it work again I have same problem

Hi, I have a 04 plate and need another key, do you know if this is possible to do to add another key to an 04? Also are second hand keys reprogrammable in the same way? Cheers

@scottgollaglee

10 жыл бұрын

From the point of view of registering, Yes a second hand BMW MINI Key from an R51-53 can be electronically registered to open-close the doors, however you will need a new Key cut to actually fit the ignition and door barrel.

@cliffheffernan1181

10 жыл бұрын

Scott Gollaglee Thanks, that's great news, I can get a second hand key that has a new uncut blade so hopefully then that will cover everything.

Hi there i got mini cooper s 2004 And i haven't used the car for 2 month and the bAtterij died on the car i charged the batterij the car start fine but my key is not working .. And i tried to take you steps. But it isn't working ??? Is there any other way

@scottgollaglee

10 жыл бұрын

3 possible problems the Key has not fully charged enough to send the radio signal to the receiver the Key is faulty and is not sending a signal or the receiver within the rear view mirror is not receiving it possible tests you can Do if you know someone with a MINI 2006 or below and you trust them, after all you are granting them access to open your car with their key Try registering your key with their car and Try their key registering with your car

Tried this did not work on my 2006 mini

HI, i have a mini cooper s 2012 with two smart keys. Both keys starts engine but none of the remote works. Is there any other way i could do a manual programming????

@scottgollaglee

10 жыл бұрын

I don't have a R54 - R56 so don't have a personnel experience of them However a Quick Search of the MINI2 forum link below gives a brief description of what to do www.mini2.com/forum/second-generation-interior-ice/144232-r56-key-remote-programming.html

@MustaphaLawal

10 жыл бұрын

Alright, will check.. Tnx a lot for ur response.

Thanks for your help

Hey! I got myself a new uncut key from eBay with a new battery and all, do you think it can be registered with this method? ... BTW my car is a 05 Mini Cooper r50. Thanks

@giorgio2315

4 жыл бұрын

I also want to know if this is possible

Hi i done all this. The door locked/unlocked but on ignition it wont start

@scottgollaglee

Жыл бұрын

Hmm 😒 the ignition key Barrel contains the charger for the key I don't have the car any more but I dont think there is any radio transmitter there ... to send the signal to the key I believe its in the rear view mirror .. early minis had an issue with the windscreen leaking and water in the rear view mirror where the transmitter for the door is .. ans often shorts the chip when white calcium build up happens he key other video it may help

Hi Scott, hoping you'll be able to answer this after all these years. I've got a 2002 Mini Cooper where the key only has two buttons instead of 3. I'm planning to get a new key and wondering if 1) i'll get one of the newer keys or will it have to be the same and if not, how I would go about programming the older key?

On what year MINI did you register the keys?

@scottgollaglee

10 жыл бұрын

Its an 06 r53 mini cooper s

Were can I register a BMW mini r53 key fob ?

@michaelochoa4533

6 жыл бұрын

I meant where can I purchase it at?

I no have this key my model is 2015

I think what you were doing was using the 1st (working) key to put the car in registering mode, then press buttons on the new (but cut?) key to be registered. Am I right?

@scottgollaglee

4 жыл бұрын

Both keys were allready registered you are correct on that. The BMW process of switching the ignition on but not starting the car then taking the key out will put the car in registration mode if an unregistered key transmits within 10 seconds the car will register it .

@derekkchung

4 жыл бұрын

By registering, the 3 buttons will lock unlock doors and hatch and immobilizer will allow key to start engine assuming key has been cut?

@derekkchung

4 жыл бұрын

Don't want to lose the functionality of my only working key... Hence I need to be certain. Sorry.

Once I do the steps whit a new key it's gona be able to start the car?

@scottgollaglee

8 жыл бұрын

as long as the key fits the barrel, and you have successfully registered the new key yes it should start the car.

@blessonthomas369

8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Gollaglee Hi Scott, does this method works for a 2007 Mini Cooper-S.? My keys remote part is damaged. Do I need a Virgin remote part to register it? Could you give some info pls.

Can I do it for 2005 Mini Cooper

@scottgollaglee

5 жыл бұрын

Vladimir Hi yes this should work for a 2005 mini be aware if the key has not been used for a while the battery will be flat you can charge it on any wireless charger

hello Scott my friend? my kay stop walking what can i do pls

@scottgollaglee

9 жыл бұрын

It may be a flat battery in the key fob . The key is charged by the igntion using a system similar to an electric tooth brush in a lot af cases it is just a flat battery and placing the key in rhe ignition and going for a long drive will charge it backup , if the drive is out of the question you can use a braun toothbrush charger by placing the key under it, the magnetic field will start to charge it. I would leave over night to fully charge and then try registering the key.

@dejiayo4

9 жыл бұрын

thank you my brov

When I program one key, the other one disconnects and stops working, any solutions please? Can't get both keys to work.

@scottgollaglee

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Your mini should be able to register 3 keys assuming it's an R51 to R53 I have never owned a latter model .so just some extra checks when you say unregistered is it that the key won't open the doors ? If so try the key near to the rear view mirror where the sensor is just in case it's poor signal . If it works it could be 1of 2 things , poor battery charge in the key or moister over time has corroded the sensor in the mirror , you can charge the key either by driving or use any wireless charger I used a Braun toothbrush charger on top of the key over night keys loose charge if not used , a good battery will last about 30 days without use. A new one will last longer If the batteries are ok Check the sensor in the mini my other video shows mine after water had leaked through the windscreen and into the mirror housing and the doors would not unlock

@lebis94

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottgollaglee I'm not sure if you got what I meant. Both keys work fine even from distance. But when I register one key the second stops working. Then if I register the second key, the first one stops working. Basically I can't get them both to work. :(

@scottgollaglee

5 жыл бұрын

are you registering them on separate occasions ? try registering both keys in the same registration process like In the video take 1 key follow the registration process if successful it should lock and unlock the doors whilst the car is still in registration mode (don't open any of the doors or put the key back in the ignition ) try registering the second key . it should lock and unlock the door again if successfulthat should be both keys registered. If not there is an issue

@lebis94

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottgollaglee Ohh, thank you mate! Now I got it finally :D

when i connect one key it disconnects the other

@joshuawarr1883

8 жыл бұрын

i bought a new key to replace a lost one could it be that it is still remembering the lost one?

@scottgollaglee

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay in replying , Try registering Both keys at the same time , Notice I do this in the Video, I believe the Car only Stores 2 Keys.

Hi mine doesn't do anything with either key

@scottgollaglee

4 жыл бұрын

Could be 1 of 2 things flat batteries in the keys . Use an wireless inductive charger I used a braun tooth brush charger.. it will take about 2 hours charging do this for both keys Or it could be the receiver in the rear view mirror has some gunk on it that needs cleaning see my other video

@TheScoobyp1

9 ай бұрын

Put new battery fitted and still dont

no luck here i have 2004 cooper tried several times

@scottgollaglee

8 жыл бұрын

Check the charge of your key fob if not used for a while the battery will be very low try dooing it near to the tear view mirror as the sensor is there or try charging it by placing the key fob over a toothbrush charger or a wireless phone charger. over night and retry