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