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Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Checks and maintenance
Operation: How do you open the fuel filler flap in the Mini Cooper in an emergency?

In the Mini Cooper it may happen that the fuel flap remains temporarily or permanently locked, for example due to the discharge of the battery, its opening is in fact electronically controlled. In this case we can proceed to open it using the appropriate manual emergency command, let's see how to do it in this video. To access the command we will first have to open the rear hatch, and then remove the panel on the left wall. At this point we will be able to locate a green colored rope, it will be sufficient to pull it to open the fuel door.


Posted on 18 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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How to replace the Ford Transit key battery

Below I will explain how to replace the remote control key battery on the car, take a small screwdriver and pry the rear part of the remote control, (where there is the ring), at which point unhook the back cover and yes will have access to the compartment containing the battery. Always with the help of the small screwdriver, proceed to make the va and lift the battery out of the housing. Then take the new battery (check the type) and place it on the housing, always making sure to position it with the positive pole facing upwards. Finally, close the back cover by re-hooking it to the key.

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