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How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier Your key fob could perform more than simply unlock your car door. Many fobs are equipped with additional functions, like rolling down windows or summoning your vehicle to park itself. FB Series enclosures are designed to house a PCB. They have a snap-in coin battery holder that is compatible with popular key fob battery. Key ring slots are integrated into the enclosures to make it easy to attach keys. Comfort Access Comfort Access is a well-loved accessory for mini cooper owners, as it can help them in the everyday chores of driving their vehicle. This can help ease the process of getting into and out of their vehicle particularly when they are carrying heavy items or are having difficulty opening the door with regular keys. The key fob is equipped with RFID, also known as radio-frequency identification to unlock the vehicle. This system is different from traditional key chains which require the driver insert the key into the slot. Instead mini key programming walks up to the vehicle holding the key fob. The system lets drivers open and close the trunk via remote, as well as closing or opening the sunroof. While these features can be extremely useful for certain drivers, they can also cause issues. There are a few steps you can do to repair your comfort access system if it's not working properly. You should also ensure that there aren't any obstructions between your car's sensors as well as the window button or door handle, and the key fob has been correctly inserted into the keyhole in the car. If you're still experiencing issues, try restarting the car and try it again. If these steps do not work, then you can call a mechanic for additional help. Remote Start Many people are shocked to find out that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. The addition of this feature to your car will enable you to start your car remotely from as far as 70 meters away (or up to 230 feet). Press the lock button twice and then hold it down for several seconds to activate a remote-start. You can also roll up or down your windows and enjoy the fresh air before you enter your vehicle. Another feature you can activate using the key fob is the remote mirror control. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors in the same way as with the switch on the car. The key fob can also be used to close the trunk. This is a great option in case you forget to lock your vehicle. You can even set different driver profiles, so that you can change the seat and mirrors position and climate settings based on who is driving it. This way, if you're sharing your vehicle with a friend or spouse, they will have the opportunity to experience all the luxury of your BMW while maintaining a personal and relaxing drive. Remote Trunk Close The key fob of your mini cooper comes with several hidden functions that can simplify your life. One of them is the ability for you to open or close the trunk of your car remotely. This is especially helpful for those who have a large object that is in the trunk of your car, and you don't want it up or unbuckle your belt. You can also use the key fob to open or close your windows as well as the sunroof if you're parked in a difficult place and don't want get out of your vehicle to do that. The key fob is able to summon your vehicle, just like Tesla's “summoning” feature. It works by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in a row. The car will then automatically return to the parking space or pull into a parking spot and stop exactly where you point it to. If you lose your key fob, the first step is to disable it so that it won't be used by a thief. It's simple and takes only some minutes. There are instructions for deactivating your key fob within the owner's manual for your car or on its website. You can also purchase an additional keyfob and have it programmed at the dealer. They will require your driver's license and proof of ownership. Remote Mirror Control BMW strives to provide drivers with features that enhance their driving. The ability to open and shut the trunk and sunroof by using the key fob one of the standard features included in the new MINI Cooper. To make this function remove your key from the ignition without turning off the ignition and then press the unlock button three times in rapid succession. The car will then remain in accessory mode and allow you to press the lock button once more. Remote Mirror Control is another handy feature included with your new MINI Cooper Key Fob. It lets you fold and unfold your wing mirrors using the key fob, allowing you more space in parking spots that are tight. This feature can also help avoid the frustration of having another person drive your vehicle and messing up your seat placement and radio settings, or any other settings that you've carefully set up. If you own a new MINI and want to add a few extra features look into having your key fob coded by BimmerTech! We can deactivate an older key fob to stop it from being used for theft or to trick the driver and then change the features you would like to have. Find out more information about our keyfob coder service here!