@@sooofunny37I paid £1.69 online took four days but in all honesty I was worried that my old one would die on me . £1.69 for 6 . Why 6 I don’t know lol
Thanks! Great video - super easy. The first cover on mine was a lot harder to get off than yours seemed to be, and I managed to crack one of the inner mounts while prying it off - but I’m sure if I’d been a little more patient with it, I could have avoided that. Doesn’t seem to have affected it, so all’s well! Saved me a huge headache - so thanks again!
THANK YOU! My Mini has been ALL CAPS for over a month about changing the fob battery. So glad I found your channel! Now I have to find out where I put the other fob. 😊👍
Great name, by the way, Key Fob Rob. I sure appreciate videos that get directly to the point and do so in a clear, concise way. I’m gonna go change out that pesky little battery right now. Thanks so much!
Thanks dude! For laughs i went and called my mini dealership and told them "my remote key is malfunctioning" as the car alarm says, they wanted $421. I already had a spare 2032 battery in my battery storage when i saw this video and boom, fixed for free!
Hello! I have NO IDEA how much you actually saved me but I followed your exact directions and it worked. My key fob is actually working. Happy Sunday! Many thanks to you
Thanks! One of those little metal do-dads that you use for ejecting a SIM card comes in really handy for extracting the actual battery. I had zero room for a screwdriver of the tiniest type!
Small notice: Use a larger screwdriver than the one in the video because a smaller one may damage the end of the plastic cover. I tried to pull it off and as the screwdriver tip pressed the stucked cover it broke on the side. I was lucky because it was more a cosmetic damage than an essential one. I then used a larger screwdriver and it came off easily.
Thank you for this very useful video. I didn’t even have to use a screwdriver; used the tip of a home steak knife instead. If you are careful, you shouldn’t have any problem. 👍🏼
Your instructions were explicitly simple. I am grateful as I am not the engineering brain and thought I would actually have to go to the miniccooper dealer to do this. Because of your video, I did it😁 Thanks a mill
If your having trouble with the key not been recognised by the car after changing the battery, then be EXTREMELY careful (at your own risk) and slightly lift the two connectors/tabs under the battery. It's likely that they are not making contact correctly with the underside of the battery. 👍
If you can't pry the cover off with a screwdriver, don't keep trying. You'll mess up the plastic and very possibly still won't be able to get the cover off. When the screwdriver didn't work for me, I used a utility knife to pry the cover up a bit at the seam between the cover and the body of the fob near the "neck" (the base of the area where the key goes in). Once I got a gap of a few millimeters, I was able to pry the cover up with the screwdriver the way Rob shows in the video.
The key is (supposedly) designed so you can use the key blade itself as the screwdriver in this instance, if your in a pinch. That outer cover can be very stiff though, so definitely just use a wider screwdriver if you have one handy.
Fantastic! Thanks! A couple of things I found….First, the owner’s manual leads you to believe you can use the tip of the metal key to pry your way in. Ha! Good luck with that! As our helpful video-maker said, you need a screwdriver - period. The other thing is how much force it requires to pry the outer lid off. I’m thinking surely I should be more gentle with the key fob of my not-at-all-inexpensive car, but no, you need a megaton of force to pry that puppy off. The folks in Stuttgart gave this design task to the intern. Just bad.
This is perfect...thank you. Would you happen to know.....How long does the typical original battery last in a Mini fob? And how long does the replacement battery last?
Hi. I screwed it up. The square part at the top where the key comes out, came off. A small spring and metal part came off. Now I can't figure out how to put it all back together. It won't klick in. Battery change worked great tho.
Do you know how to program the same FOB? I just purchased a 2019 Mini Clubman and one of the FOB's included with the car does not work. I changed the battery, still no go. Thanks!
2032 Battery you need - amzn.to/2MsYPrd
i paid $15.99 for 4@CVS bc i wanted them same day. Duracell brand.
@@sooofunny37I paid £1.69 online took four days but in all honesty I was worried that my old one would die on me . £1.69 for 6 . Why 6 I don’t know lol
This is why I love YT. Randomly got the low battery alert from my mini today and rushed here for a fix. Great overview!
Glad my video could be of some assistance to you! 👍
Ditto! 🙌🏼
I was in such a panic about replacing my battery but this video has calmed me down a whole lot! Thank you 😅
Glad I could help!
no lalala intro and went straight to the problem, good video, thanks!!!!
You're welcome! Glad I could help
Key itself is the screwdriver you need - all beautifully designed by bmw 👍
This was awesome!!! Made it so I didn't have to ask the dealer to do it! Thanks a ton!
Glad it helped!
I did this by myself without having to ask my boyfriend for help. 😊
Nice!
Thanks! Great video - super easy. The first cover on mine was a lot harder to get off than yours seemed to be, and I managed to crack one of the inner mounts while prying it off - but I’m sure if I’d been a little more patient with it, I could have avoided that. Doesn’t seem to have affected it, so all’s well! Saved me a huge headache - so thanks again!
You bet! Glad I could help
THANK YOU! My Mini has been ALL CAPS for over a month about changing the fob battery. So glad I found your channel! Now I have to find out where I put the other fob. 😊👍
Much needed advice - clear and useful. Thanks. Had to rewind a few times as it goes so quickly but got there in the end.
Glad it helped!
Yes me too!
Great name, by the way, Key Fob Rob. I sure appreciate videos that get directly to the point and do so in a clear, concise way. I’m gonna go change out that pesky little battery right now. Thanks so much!
Glad I could help you out!
Thanks dude!
For laughs i went and called my mini dealership and told them "my remote key is malfunctioning" as the car alarm says, they wanted $421.
I already had a spare 2032 battery in my battery storage when i saw this video and boom, fixed for free!
Lol - good stuff!
I resisted the temptation to call the dealership and instead, went on UA-cam.
@@815loveveda Saved some cash ;)
Woohoo! Fixed it - feel like a technical genius 😆 Many thanks 👍🏼
Glad you found the video helpful! Take care
Hello! I have NO IDEA how much you actually saved me but I followed your exact directions and it worked. My key fob is actually working. Happy Sunday! Many thanks to you
Excellent! The dealerships charge ~50 so glad you could save come cash and a trip! Take care
I couldn't figure out how to open it. Looked like the plastic was going to break. This video gave me the courage. All done. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks! One of those little metal do-dads that you use for ejecting a SIM card comes in really handy for extracting the actual battery. I had zero room for a screwdriver of the tiniest type!
Thank you for providing a service to the public.
Glad it helped
Thank you so much! So easy to do with your AMAZING straight forward instructions!
Great video thank you,just discovered I had a key inside the round thing.
Glad it helped
Thanks and yes, my back took a bit of effort to come off...was nervous I was going to crack it. All good. Easy to watch. 👍
Glad it helped
Small notice: Use a larger screwdriver than the one in the video because a smaller one may damage the end of the plastic cover. I tried to pull it off and as the screwdriver tip pressed the stucked cover it broke on the side. I was lucky because it was more a cosmetic damage than an essential one. I then used a larger screwdriver and it came off easily.
Yeah, I used a plastic blunt knife
You can use the key itself, so the official Mini instructions on UA-cam.
Excellent advice thanks!
@@killomaster It is the official instruction, but it doesn't work properly, because the tip is too short.
@@killomasterUsing the key itself doesn’t work at all it just fucks up the plastic.
Thank you for this excellent video. I replaced the batteries of both keys rather effortlessly. A view years ago I damaged the key and it took me ages.
Glad it helped! Take care
Thank you for this very useful video. I didn’t even have to use a screwdriver; used the tip of a home steak knife instead. If you are careful, you shouldn’t have any problem. 👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Simple and to the point. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you! Saw online people take them for mini to do themselves!! This saved time & money, being a very simple job🤣
This instruction pretty straightforward, nice and easy.I just change my car key battery
Your instructions were explicitly simple. I am grateful as I am not the engineering brain and thought I would actually have to go to the miniccooper dealer to do this. Because of your video, I did it😁 Thanks a mill
Glad it helped!
Still helping people 4 years later! 🙏🏻
yup! Hopefully for 4 more years to come!
Great video, straightforward and easy to follow
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for showing us the method of changing the battery.You are the best.
No problem 👍
If your having trouble with the key not been recognised by the car after changing the battery, then be EXTREMELY careful (at your own risk) and slightly lift the two connectors/tabs under the battery. It's likely that they are not making contact correctly with the underside of the battery. 👍
this one fixed the problem!THX👌
Thanks! The gift that keeps on giving... 2-22-2022
Ha! See you again in a couple years :)
I am not able to change the battery without watching this viedo, thank you.
An easy guide to follow
Cheers for the help mate
Cheers!
Very fast and efficient explainer. Thanks!
Boom! Thank you Wyatt!
If you can't pry the cover off with a screwdriver, don't keep trying. You'll mess up the plastic and very possibly still won't be able to get the cover off. When the screwdriver didn't work for me, I used a utility knife to pry the cover up a bit at the seam between the cover and the body of the fob near the "neck" (the base of the area where the key goes in). Once I got a gap of a few millimeters, I was able to pry the cover up with the screwdriver the way Rob shows in the video.
Glad the video was helpful for you. Take it easy
Thanks , very simply explained and demonstrated . Bless you 😊🙏🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you!! Short and sweet and to the point!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much! Saved time, money, and felt like a genius in the process.
Good stuff! Glad the video was helpful
Key Fob Rob saves the day again!
Ha! Glad I could help
Thank you very much, you have saved me money and I know now how to replace a battery for a Mini Cooper!
Great! Glad the video was helpful
Perfect instructions and vid! Easy to follow. Probably saved $20 by not having the dealership do it! :). Gracias!
De nada!
Thank you so much ! this video is really helpful and easy to follow 👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the instructions.
Worked perfectly.
Great to hear!
Thank you it worked following your instruction first time
Glad it helped
Thank you for posting!!! This was a life saver for me.
Glad it helped!
The key is (supposedly) designed so you can use the key blade itself as the screwdriver in this instance, if your in a pinch. That outer cover can be very stiff though, so definitely just use a wider screwdriver if you have one handy.
You’re right! I just tried that, and it did work
Yes I tried the key itself, but found a screwdriver easier.
Good video, quick, simple, straight forward. Nice.
Glad I could help you out!
Very nice. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks I just managed to replace the battery. Thank you
No problem 👍
Thank you, clear and easy explanation
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this. I saved sm money by doing it myself
Glad the video was helpful!
thanks bunches. Couldn't find a flat head, so i broke out my Duluth Trading Co Beaver branded Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.
Nice! That will work too :)
thank you so much for this! I feel like a badass since I did it myself!
Nice work!!
Fantastic! Thanks! A couple of things I found….First, the owner’s manual leads you to believe you can use the tip of the metal key to pry your way in. Ha! Good luck with that! As our helpful video-maker said, you need a screwdriver - period. The other thing is how much force it requires to pry the outer lid off. I’m thinking surely I should be more gentle with the key fob of my not-at-all-inexpensive car, but no, you need a megaton of force to pry that puppy off. The folks in Stuttgart gave this design task to the intern. Just bad.
Agreed - Glad my little demonstration could help you out
I tried to follow the manual's direction to use the key itself and all it did was chew up the plastic of my expensive fob! Glad I found the tutorial!
Best instructions…success!
Nice!!
Thank you. Back on the road again. X
Glad I could help you!
Straight forward video. Many thanks for this.
Glad you found it helpful!
back here every two years!
Thanks, Easy to follow instructions.
You're welcome!
This is perfect...thank you. Would you happen to know.....How long does the typical original battery last in a Mini fob? And how long does the replacement battery last?
You should be able to get about 3-5 years out of the original or any replacement. Take care!
Excellent, so quick. I have lost the plastic backing which goes around the MINI section. Any idea where I can get a replacement?
eBay has some good options - ebay.us/qPS1Ip
Thanks for sharing Key Fob Rob!! :)
You bet 😜
Thanks for this...a friend of ours just paid £23.00 to have hers changed!
Yikes! Not the worst I've seen a dealership charge but this one can certainly be done on your own
That wasn't even a main dealer Rob...it was in a 'Timpsons'!@@KeyFobRob
👌🏽 This so easy to execute , thank you ❤
You're welcome
Very helpful video! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video - very helpful and saved me £10
No problem 👍 Cheers
Perfect video. Thank you
You're welcome!
Is there a process to pair the key fob back to the car? my key fob died, I suspected a faulty battery but it might not be the case
Super useful, thank you!
Good stuff! Glad you could get it sorted out
Thank you! That was easy! 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Very easy to follow
Great! Glad the video was helpful
You made this look so easy
I've done a few of these before ;)
@@KeyFobRob well thanks to you I managed to do my own. The old battery is so hard to get out tho;
Yup! It works perfectly !!!
Great 👍
Yogur video Help me to much. Thank you
Happy to help
Thank you, YT saves the day and a lot of expense once again 👍
No problem 👍
Thanks for the instructional video.
No problem 👍
Gawd, I wuvvv you! Thank you so much for this video!!!! Ugh... but it's still not working!!! Whaaa... Do I have to reset it w/the car?
Hi. I screwed it up. The square part at the top where the key comes out, came off. A small spring and metal part came off. Now I can't figure out how to put it all back together. It won't klick in. Battery change worked great tho.
Thanks Rob!
No problem 👍
thank you so much worked a treat
Glad it helped!
Appreciate the help!
Glad it was helpful!
You are my life saver!!!❤
Thank you
You're welcome 😊
Thanks for that, very useful. Do you need to reprogram the key after battery replacement?
Unless it's been dead for a long time. you won't need to reprogram with a battery change.
Thank you!
Extremely helpful! Thank you much!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this!
You're very welcome. Glad you found it helpful
great how to! thanks!
You're welcome!
So useful 👍🏻, thank you
You’re welcome 😊
It dose work makes power?
Do you know how to program the same FOB? I just purchased a 2019 Mini Clubman and one of the FOB's included with the car does not work. I changed the battery, still no go. Thanks!
The video helped. thanks. The design of the batter compartment is stupid. You almost have to break the cover to get it off.
Good stuff! Glad the video was helpful!
Job done, thank you.
Glad it helped!
that was super helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this.
No worries!
Thank you, sir.
Glad it was helpful!
You saved the day
Thanks
Good stuff! Glad I can make your day just a little bit easier
Thank you, this really helped ❤
You’re welcome 😊
That was super helpful
Happy to help!
Thank you so much Rob!
You're welcome