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    4. : Why is the key not recognized by the Mini Cooper R56?

Why is the key not recognized by the Mini Cooper R56?
Years 2007-2014

Answer

If an error message appears on the instrument panel of your Mini Cooper R56 regarding the inability to read the key, it is likely that there is a problem with the control unit or that the key battery is completely drained.
Posted on: 9 May 2023 by ScegliAuto

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