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What to do when the Mini Cooper key is not recognized?
Years 2017-2023

Answer

When the electronic key of this car is not recognized, the problem may be related to the control unit or the keys themselves. The most frequent cause is related to a malfunction of the transponder, perhaps because it got wet or fell to the ground. However, it can also occur due to an error in the electronic control unit.
Posted on: 8 April 2023 by ScegliAuto

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