Keyless Entry - Remote Initialization Procedure

Keyless Entry - Remote Initialization Procedure

SI M 61 09 06

General Electrical Systems

October 2006

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. M61 204 04 dated September 2002-2006.

SUBJECT

Remote Key Initialization

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/ 2002-2006 and later, a new remote key initialization procedure is required.

PROCEDURE

Initialize remote control keys as follows:

1. Close all doors

2. Switch the ignition switch to KL-R, 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