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What to do when the Mini Countryman doesn't start and gives the message "keep the remote control on the steering column

Model: Mini Mini R60, Countryman1 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Warning light – error code

If our Mini Countryman doesn't start and displays an error message that says "keep the remote control on the steering column", the car would start in this way, but it is better to replace the remote control battery. We will then remove the emergency key from the remote control itself, then we see that on the back there is a small notch, which allows us to insert a small screwdriver to lever and remove the cover. The battery is under another cover, which we will carefully remove. It is a common CR2032, which we can find at any supermarket or electronics store. Let's put it back in place paying attention to the polarity, let's put the protection back in place, then the cover and finally the emergency key.

Posted on 11 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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