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Chilli_Red · Aug 12th, 2005, 04:47 AM

Has anyone purchased a new remote keyfob for thier MINI? I was thinking of adding to the one that came with the car so that both my wife and myself can remotely enter and exit the vehicle, using seperate keys.
If anyone did what was the cost and time frame of the purchase, ie can it be done while you wait?
Thanks for your help.

Chilli_Red

minigolf · Aug 12th, 2005, 06:03 AM

I've not done this with the MINI but it may be a little more complex and expensive than you think.

I'd expect cost to somewhere between $200-400 and would also expect that the key would need to be a special order from Germany.

Would be interested in finding out though.

Cheers Liam

Chilli_Red · Aug 12th, 2005, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the reply Liam.
I knew it would not be cheap, so i expect around the $200 mark or so. As to coming from Germany I don't know, it would be a great inconvenience if you lost the only remote and had to wait a few weeks for the replacement.
Hopefully someone has got a new key and will tell us it took 1 hour and was $15 (very tongue in cheek) NOT!!

Chilli_Red

StuJones · Aug 12th, 2005, 07:17 AM

yep I did it

around $300 for a stinkin key, handy though, although useless now, after car was stolen insurance would only replace one.........

Chilli_Red · Aug 12th, 2005, 07:29 AM

Thanks for that, sorry to hear the MINI was stolen though

.

$300 does raise the question is it worth it?
Will have to have a hard think about it.

Chilli_Red

2bob · Aug 12th, 2005, 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chilli_Red

Has anyone purchased a new remote keyfob for thier MINI? I was thinking of adding to the one that came with the car so that both my wife and myself can remotely enter and exit the vehicle, using seperate keys.
If anyone did what was the cost and time frame of the purchase, ie can it be done while you wait?
Thanks for your help.

Chilli_Red

HI, yes i have purchased one 2 years ago -----------i think i paid $300 and waited 3 weeks
Regards Bob,

TheBert · Aug 12th, 2005, 08:42 AM

Hi Chilli Red, I lost my keys a few weeks ago, I paid $230 for the key and $37 for the programming. The key took one week to be sent from Germany and the programming took 1 hour, Hope this helps!!!

Simon

minigolf · Aug 12th, 2005, 10:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chilli_Red

Thanks for the reply Liam.
I knew it would not be cheap, so i expect around the $200 mark or so. As to coming from Germany I don't know, it would be a great inconvenience if you lost the only remote and had to wait a few weeks for the replacement.

Tell me abou it ... it happened with my old Golf!

That was about the only time I was glad though that the car did not come standard with remote central locking.

I had fitted an aftermarket system and only had to go to Hornsby to get a new remote.

Chilli_Red · Aug 12th, 2005, 10:50 AM

Thanks to all that replied, it has at least given me the ball park to expect to pay.

I will enquire at the dealer for a fixed cost and go from there.

Chilli_red

ZapoMCS · Aug 15th, 2005, 12:44 PM

I was told by my dealer that the car can only have one remote key at a time. If you program a second key the first key is disabled. So check that out before you buy one.

StuJones · Aug 15th, 2005, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS

I was told by my dealer that the car can only have one remote key at a time. If you program a second key the first key is disabled. So check that out before you buy one.

What is it with some dealers and the dribble that comes out of their mouths

I have two sets of remote keys for both cars and they both work damn fine.

Stu

Todd! · Aug 15th, 2005, 01:20 PM

My mum's BMW which use the same keys as the MINI now has a setting where her key opens the car and changes her mirrors and seat to her position.. when dad gets in, his key opens the car & changes everything to his setting... I was thinkng of getting one for me too - well there are three seat memory positions

I dont think the MINI keys would wipe themselves out..

Todd

Chilli_Red · Aug 15th, 2005, 09:32 PM

I would of thought that BMW would allow more than one remote key for the MINI, so thanks for bringing the point up ZapoMCS. Also thanks to Stu and Todd for confirming that there is no problem with having 2 remotes.
May be able to find out soon about the cost of an extra remote, if I do I will post it here.

Chilli_Red

Smurfn · Aug 17th, 2005, 05:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

My mum's BMW which use the same keys as the MINI now has a setting where her key opens the car and changes her mirrors and seat to her position.. when dad gets in, his key opens the car & changes everything to his setting... I was thinkng of getting one for me too - well there are three seat memory positions

How cool is that?

meinamini · Aug 18th, 2005, 01:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

My mum's BMW which use the same keys as the MINI now has a setting where her key opens the car and changes her mirrors and seat to her position.. when dad gets in, his key opens the car & changes everything to his setting... I was thinkng of getting one for me too - well there are three seat memory positions

I dont think the MINI keys would wipe themselves out..

Todd

That's pretty cool, but you can't put the roof down with it, can you

Todd! · Aug 18th, 2005, 01:09 AM

Yes it does.

meinamini · Aug 18th, 2005, 01:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

Yes it does.

That must be a relatively new feature, my apologies

Todd! · Aug 18th, 2005, 01:48 AM

AFAIK you haave been able to do it for a while...

meinamini · Aug 18th, 2005, 02:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

AFAIK you haave been able to do it for a while...

My friends 04 can't do it. I was even told that when I picked up my MINI in Feb, that the roof on the 330ci cannot be remotely opened

Todd! · Aug 18th, 2005, 02:33 AM

You hold the button down after opening all the doors - you have to hold it down...

You can also do it by putting the key in the door and holding it in the unlock position.

I dont think you can close it with the keyfob, but you can close it by putting the key in the door lock and turning it to the lock position...

Todd

Aug 12th, 2005, 04:47 AM	#1
Chilli_Red As seen on TV.......... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	Remote Keyfob Has anyone purchased a new remote keyfob for thier MINI? I was thinking of adding to the one that came with the car so that both my wife and myself can remotely enter and exit the vehicle, using seperate keys. If anyone did what was the cost and time frame of the purchase, ie can it be done while you wait? Thanks for your help. Chilli_Red

Aug 12th, 2005, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 14,071 Online	I've not done this with the MINI but it may be a little more complex and expensive than you think. I'd expect cost to somewhere between $200-400 and would also expect that the key would need to be a special order from Germany. Would be interested in finding out though. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Aug 12th, 2005, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 747 Offline	yep I did it around $300 for a stinkin key, handy though, although useless now, after car was stolen insurance would only replace one......... 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

Aug 12th, 2005, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheBert It's all pipes! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 334 Offline	Hi Chilli Red, I lost my keys a few weeks ago, I paid $230 for the key and $37 for the programming. The key took one week to be sent from Germany and the programming took 1 hour, Hope this helps!!! Simon TheBert

Aug 12th, 2005, 10:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 14,071 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Chilli_Red Thanks for the reply Liam. I knew it would not be cheap, so i expect around the $200 mark or so. As to coming from Germany I don't know, it would be a great inconvenience if you lost the only remote and had to wait a few weeks for the replacement. Tell me abou it ... it happened with my old Golf! That was about the only time I was glad though that the car did not come standard with remote central locking. I had fitted an aftermarket system and only had to go to Hornsby to get a new remote. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Aug 12th, 2005, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chilli_Red As seen on TV.......... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	Thanks for the reply Liam. I knew it would not be cheap, so i expect around the $200 mark or so. As to coming from Germany I don't know, it would be a great inconvenience if you lost the only remote and had to wait a few weeks for the replacement. Hopefully someone has got a new key and will tell us it took 1 hour and was $15 (very tongue in cheek) NOT!! Chilli_Red

Aug 12th, 2005, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chilli_Red As seen on TV.......... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	Thanks for that, sorry to hear the MINI was stolen though . $300 does raise the question is it worth it? Will have to have a hard think about it. Chilli_Red

Aug 12th, 2005, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 1,028 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Chilli_Red Has anyone purchased a new remote keyfob for thier MINI? I was thinking of adding to the one that came with the car so that both my wife and myself can remotely enter and exit the vehicle, using seperate keys. If anyone did what was the cost and time frame of the purchase, ie can it be done while you wait? Thanks for your help. Chilli_Red HI, yes i have purchased one 2 years ago -----------i think i paid $300 and waited 3 weeks Regards Bob,

Aug 12th, 2005, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chilli_Red As seen on TV.......... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	Thanks for your help guys Thanks to all that replied, it has at least given me the ball park to expect to pay. I will enquire at the dealer for a fixed cost and go from there. Chilli_red

Aug 15th, 2005, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 401 Offline	I was told by my dealer that the car can only have one remote key at a time. If you program a second key the first key is disabled. So check that out before you buy one.

Aug 15th, 2005, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 747 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS I was told by my dealer that the car can only have one remote key at a time. If you program a second key the first key is disabled. So check that out before you buy one. What is it with some dealers and the dribble that comes out of their mouths I have two sets of remote keys for both cars and they both work damn fine. Stu 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

Aug 15th, 2005, 01:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 10,892 Offline	My mum's BMW which use the same keys as the MINI now has a setting where her key opens the car and changes her mirrors and seat to her position.. when dad gets in, his key opens the car & changes everything to his setting... I was thinkng of getting one for me too - well there are three seat memory positions I dont think the MINI keys would wipe themselves out.. Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Aug 15th, 2005, 09:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chilli_Red As seen on TV.......... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	I would of thought that BMW would allow more than one remote key for the MINI, so thanks for bringing the point up ZapoMCS. Also thanks to Stu and Todd for confirming that there is no problem with having 2 remotes. May be able to find out soon about the cost of an extra remote, if I do I will post it here. Chilli_Red

Aug 17th, 2005, 05:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! My mum's BMW which use the same keys as the MINI now has a setting where her key opens the car and changes her mirrors and seat to her position.. when dad gets in, his key opens the car & changes everything to his setting... I was thinkng of getting one for me too - well there are three seat memory positions How cool is that? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Aug 18th, 2005, 01:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 4,030 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! My mum's BMW which use the same keys as the MINI now has a setting where her key opens the car and changes her mirrors and seat to her position.. when dad gets in, his key opens the car & changes everything to his setting... I was thinkng of getting one for me too - well there are three seat memory positions I dont think the MINI keys would wipe themselves out.. Todd That's pretty cool, but you can't put the roof down with it, can you

Aug 18th, 2005, 01:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 10,892 Offline	Yes it does. PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Aug 18th, 2005, 01:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 4,030 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! Yes it does. That must be a relatively new feature, my apologies

Aug 18th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 10,892 Offline	AFAIK you haave been able to do it for a while... PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Aug 18th, 2005, 02:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 4,030 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! AFAIK you haave been able to do it for a while... My friends 04 can't do it. I was even told that when I picked up my MINI in Feb, that the roof on the 330ci cannot be remotely opened

Aug 18th, 2005, 02:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 10,892 Offline	You hold the button down after opening all the doors - you have to hold it down... You can also do it by putting the key in the door and holding it in the unlock position. I dont think you can close it with the keyfob, but you can close it by putting the key in the door lock and turning it to the lock position... Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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