How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

The key fob on your key can be more than just a key to unlock your car door. A lot of fobs come with additional functions, like opening windows, or directing your vehicle to park itself.

FB Series enclosures are designed to hold a PCB and have a snap-in coin battery holder that is compatible with the popular key fob batteries. Key ring slots are integrated into the enclosures to make it easy to attach keys.

Comfort Access

Comfort Access is popular among mini cooper owners because it helps them with their daily driving duties. This accessory helps you get into and out of your car, especially if you are carrying heavy objects or have trouble opening the door with normal keys.

The key fob is a tiny device that utilizes radio-frequency identification, or RFID, to unlock the car. Unlike traditional key chains that require the driver to insert the key into the slot, this system requires the owner to approach the vehicle with the key fob at hand. The system lets drivers open and close the trunk from a distance and closing or opening the sunroof.

These features can be very beneficial for certain drivers but they can also lead to issues. If your comfort access isn't working as it is supposed to, there are a few ways to fix the issue. You can also make sure that there aren't any obstructions between the sensors of your car, the window button or door handle, and that the key fob has been correctly inserted into the keyhole of your car.

If you're still experiencing issues Try restarting the car and try it again. If these suggestions don't work, you can contact a mechanic for additional assistance.

Remote Start

A lot of people have a difficult time believing that the mini keys Cooper key fob actually has remote start, but it actually does. This allows you to remotely start your vehicle from as far as 70 meters (or 230 feet) away. Click the 'lock button' repeatedly and hold it down for several seconds to activate a remote start.

You'll also be able to roll up and down your windows, or sunroof, allowing you to take a breath of fresh air before you get in your car. Another cool feature that you can activate using the key fob is remote mirror control. It will let you fold and unfold your wing mirrors, similar to the switch in your car.

You can also use the key fob in order to close your trunk, which can be extremely useful if you've neglected to lock your vehicle. You can also set different driver profiles, so you can alter the seat and mirrors' positions and the climate settings based on the person driving it. If you're sharing your car with a partner or spouse, they'll have the opportunity to experience all the amenities of your BMW while still enjoying a private and comfortable driving.

Remote Trunk Close

The key fob of your mini cooper can be used to make life easier. One of them is the ability to open or close the trunk of your car from a distance. This is particularly useful in the event that you have a large object in the trunk of your car, and you don't want to lift it up or take off your belt. You can also make use of the key fob in order to open or shut your windows and sunroof when you're in an awkward spot and don't want to take your vehicle out to do that.

Another interesting feature of the key fob is that it can summon your car similar to Tesla's "summon" feature. This is done by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in a row. Your car will then automatically return to the parking space or enter a parking space and stop at the spot you direct 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. This is easy to do and only takes about a minute. Instructions locksmith for cars deactivating your key can be found in the owner's guidebook or on the website of the automaker. You can also purchase an entirely new key fob and be able to program it at the dealer, but they'll require your driver's permit and proof of ownership.

Remote Mirror Control

BMW is focused on providing their drivers with amenities that enhance their driving experience. One of the most well-known luxuries that comes with a new mini cooper key fob programming Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk and sunroof from the key fob. To use this feature remove your keys from the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times quickly. The car remains in accessory mode which allows you to push the unlock button once more.

Remote Mirror Control is another helpful feature that comes with your new MINI Cooper Key Fob. The key fob allows you to fold or unfold your wing mirrors and gives you more room in tight parking spaces. This feature can also help you avoid the stress of having someone else drive your car and messing up your seat position, radio settings or other settings that you've carefully set up.

BimmerTech can program your key fob, if you have an all-new mini key fob MINI and would like to add more features. We can turn off your old key fob to ensure it can't be used to steal information or trick the driver, and then recode it with the features you want. Learn more about our keyfob coder service here!