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How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier Your key fob could do more than unlock your car's doors. Some fobs are also equipped with features like lowering windows and summoning your car to park itself. FB Series enclosures are designed to hold a PCB and have a snap-in coin battery holder compatible with the popular key fob batteries. Plus, molded key ring slots allow you to attach standard keys. Comfort Access Comfort Access is a sought-after accessory for mini cooper owners because it assists them with the everyday tasks of driving their car. This accessory assists in getting into and out of the car, particularly if you are carrying heavy objects or are having difficulty opening the door using standard keys. The key fob utilizes RFID, also known as radio-frequency ID, in order to unlock the vehicle. In contrast to traditional key chains that require the driver to insert the key into a slot this system requires the owner to enter the vehicle with the key fob at hand. The system allows drivers to remotely shut and open the trunk, as well as close and open the sunroof. While these features can be very useful for certain drivers, they also can cause issues. There are a few steps you can do to fix your comfort access system if it isn't working properly. Also, make sure there aren't any obstructions between the sensors of your car, the window button or door handle and the key fob is properly inserted in the keyhole of your car. If you're having trouble Try restarting the car and trying again. If these steps do not work, you should contact an expert mechanic for further help. Remote Start Many people are surprised to find out that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. Adding mini replacement key fob to your car will enable you to start your car remotely from up to 70 meters away (or approximately 230 feet). Press the lock button twice, and hold it down for several seconds to trigger a remote start. You will also be able to roll up and down your windows, or sunroof, allowing you to take a breath of fresh air before you even arrive in your car. Another feature you can turn on with the key fob is the remote mirror control. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors like using the switch on the car. You can also use the key fob to close your trunk, which is very useful if you've not locked your vehicle. You can set up various driver profiles to adjust the temperature and seat position according to the person driving. This way, if you're sharing your car with a partner or spouse, they will be able to enjoy all the comforts of your BMW while maintaining a personal and comfortable driving. Remote Trunk Close The key fob of your mini cooper can be utilized to simplify your life. One of them is the ability for you to open or close your trunk from a distance. This is especially helpful when you have a bulky object in the trunk of your car, and don't wish to lift it up or remove your belt. You can also utilize your key fob to roll up or down the windows and sunroof this is great if you're parked in a tight spot and don't feel like getting out of your vehicle to open and close them. Another interesting feature of the key fob is that it has the ability to summon your vehicle similar to Tesla's “summon” feature. This is done by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in succession. Then your car will stop or pull out of parking spaces and stop wherever you have instructed it to. If you ever lose your key fob the first step is to deactivate the device so that it cannot be used by a thief. This is easy to do and takes just a few seconds. Instructions for deactivating your key can be found in your owner's manual or on the automaker's website. You can also buy an additional key fob and be able to program it at the dealer, but they'll need your driver's license and proof of ownership. Remote Mirror Control BMW is all about providing their drivers with amenities that help them enjoy their cars more. The ability to open and close the trunk and open the sunroof via the key fob is one of the most common features that come with a new MINI Cooper. To use this feature take your key out of the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times quickly. The car will remain in accessory mode and allow you to press the lock button three times more. Another useful feature that comes with your brand new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Control. The key fob will allow you to fold or unfold your wing mirrors and gives you more room in tight parking spaces. This feature also prevents you from having someone else drive the vehicle, and mess up your radio settings or seat position, among other preferences you've carefully set. BimmerTech can code your key fob, if you have a brand new MINI and would like to enhance the functionality. We can deactivate an old key fob in order to prevent it from being used to steal or to swindle the driver and then change the features that you want. Find out more about our keyfob coding service here!