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How to start a Mini Cooper when the key battery is low?

Model: Mini Mini F56, F57, F54, F55 - Years 2014-2023
Part: Key

The battery of the remote key is dead and you cannot replace it until you return home? Don't panic, today we will reveal a trick to start your Mini Cooper even when the key battery is very low. In this situation, the first thing to do is to place the remote key near the ignition slot so that the car can recognize it. Then press the accelerator pedal and put the gear in first. Keep the key very close to the steering wheel until you are sure you can get into traffic. Once you have reached your destination, replace the battery.

Posted on 20 September 2024 by ScegliAuto

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