I put the key in, all the lights on the dashboard and the headlights came on, but when i pushed the start/stop button, it would sound like it was going to crank for about one second, then quit. I have a similar problem with my 2010 mini cooper.

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Possible causes of a mini failing to start 16 jan, 18.

Mini cooper key stuck in ignition car won't start. If your mini cooper has push start/stop button, then its possible that your vehicle may not start due to weak key fob battery. Sometimes the key gets stuck in the ignition system; Pressing the start stop switch turns the ignition on.

Big diff is that the bmw key was $500 instead of $220. This photo shows the remote key slot (red arrow). Try jiggling the gear selector, jiggling the steering wheel back and forth, and once removed, inspect the key.

The key fob on my mini cooper got stuck, now that it's out, my car won't recognize that it's out, and car doesn't start when i put it back in. No surprises that the battery was dead in the morning. If the key will not turn in the ignition, period, you might have to take the steering column apart and this will cease being a simple solution.

Both new minis and classic minis are welcome here. However, your mini depends on it for optimal functioning.it is unlikely that a car simply won’t start out of the blue one day. I have an accord 2003.

I have a mini cooper 2012 and the key fob is stuck in the ignition and i can't start my car. This is the 2nd time this has happened. By imabyter » thu mar 21, 2013 6:06 pm.

Press key lock button 3 times within 10 seconds while keeping unlock button depressed. System should lock and unlock car to indicate programming has been successful. It can get a little hairy if you cannot use one of the methods above to get the key to the accessory position.

Key fob stuck in ignition, won’t crank. For owners and fans of the mighty mini cooper. This is either a bad ignition switch module, key, or (if an automatic) the shift interlock system.

With the unlock button pressed down, let go of the lock button then press it for a total of three times; I had a similar issue with my bmw ///m3. I couldn't get it to start the other night.

The remote key slot replaces the ignition lock cylinder on r56 models. There is a little ring around the key that sometimes needs to be replaced because it can. I was able to get the fob out by putting the hook end of a coat hanger under the fob, which lifts the fob up over the two hooks, but the car still doesn't recognize any commands from it, so looks like i've got to wait for the tow anyway.

2009 r56s parked my car, turned it off, tried to take the key out and it was stuck. This is the 2nd time this has happened. Key stuck in ignition 5 answers.

Press and hold unlock button. It will start and stop, but will not release. Mini is a brand synonymous with excellence, quality, and reliability, which is why it can be devastating to encounter starting problems in your mini cooper.it’s not easy to commit to ongoing vehicle maintenance;

Pushing it back in didn’t work either. The last time it did this i eventually was able to get it to pop ou … read more I have a push start.

After cleaning, reconnect the terminals. So here is what happened: While i insert the key to start or try to remove the key to stop engine.

09 r56 not responding to fob in ignition. Just happened to me for first time in 2010 mini cooper and have a tow truck on the way. It was not a fob, but still had to communicate between the key and the electronics before it would start.

The starting system is comprised of the battery, ignition, neutral safety switch and starter solenoid. Right after turning the key back and forth four times, remove the key from the ignition, then hold the unlock button on the remote and press the lock button. Test to see if the car will start and the key will won’t turn in the car ignition.

I accidentally left the key to my 2005 mini cooper in the on (electronics on, engine off) position over night. It is a slot, or docking station in the dashboard for the remote key. 2004 mini cooper won't start 1 answer my wife's 2004 mini won't start, the battery is good but when the key is turned, nothing, not even a solenoid click.

Point key at aerial at back of car. The last time it did this i eventually was able to get it to pop out. I used my wife's car to give it a jump, but no joy.

Get in mini put key in ignition then take it out. The key slot works as the ignition switch, notifying the car access (cas) module the key is inserted. On the third time, release both buttons at.

Another simple solution that you can take advantage of if your key is stuck in the ignition and the car key won’t come out is to simply lubricate the car key. I have a mini cooper 2012 and the key fob is stuck in the ignition and i can't start my car. Had it towed to a local shop that works on european cars but the computer security.

I couldn’t even crank the car.