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badboyzbadboyz · Apr 16th, 2005, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde

I'm almost certain that you can't use the 05 key in an earlier car.

The 05 key has a rechargable battery. It is recharged when the key is in the ignition switch. Since the 02-04 models didn't come with this key, I think it's a sure bet that the recharging mechanism is not on-board either.

You might get one and get it to work, but how would you recharge it?

Rawhyde

I have the 04 one and its does recharge itself, its not a new 05 feature.

Apr 16th, 2005, 11:36 AM	#6
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 07:56 PM Posts: 1,238 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde I'm almost certain that you can't use the 05 key in an earlier car. The 05 key has a rechargable battery. It is recharged when the key is in the ignition switch. Since the 02-04 models didn't come with this key, I think it's a sure bet that the recharging mechanism is not on-board either. You might get one and get it to work, but how would you recharge it? Rawhyde I have the 04 one and its does recharge itself, its not a new 05 feature.