You should always have a spare key. I you have a spare you will never need it, if you don't well....
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Not sure if your car is not recognizing your key or not.
1. Do you swap keys occasionally? They have batteries and need recharging.
2. If you do, try this:
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S) from 07/04 production
SITUATION
Remote control bar codes are no longer supplied with new vehicles
CAUSE
On vehicles produced 07/2004 and later, a new remote initialization procedure is required.
PROCEDURE
Initialize remote key as follows:
1.) Close all doors
2.) Switch the ignition switch to KL-R (first turn), switch back off within 5 seconds and remove the key
3.) Within 30 seconds, press and hold the unlock button and at the same time, press and release the lock button (3) times. (Must be completed within 10 seconds)
4.) Release both buttons. The doors will lock/unlock to signal a successful initialization.
5.) If additional keys need to be initialized, repeat steps 3-4 within 30 seconds
6.) Switching the ignition to KL-R completes the initialization
I don't know if this will work on yours since it's an '03, but it's worth a shot.
Hope this helps
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Post a picture of your key if possible. The key that Kitty & I have are different looking that yours.
This will help you..... Page 26 FTW!
http://www.motoringalliance.com/pdf/manuals/2003minicoopercoopers.pdf-
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