2004 mini immobilizer issue. My care will not start

Asked by Guru98G73 Jul 13, 2017 at 08:16 PM about the 2007 MINI Cooper Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2007 Mini.  Recently the anti theft immobilzer kicked in and starting was
intermittent.  Now it will not start at all. the shop told me I needed to have a
dealer work on it.  I do not live close to a dealer or have thousands to spend.  
Can you assist?

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KenF answered 6 years ago

I'd listen to the shop. Your other option is a mobile locksmith that can handle anti-theft problems or re-programming, and probably not as well equipped to do it as a dealer.

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Leo answered 5 years ago

This issue has something to do with the key and Immobilizer combination, there are some ways to reset it by using your keys, although I haven't found the exact procedure pertaining to Mini Coopers. However, the BMW procedure has been known to work.

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Leo answered 5 years ago

https://carfromjapan.com/article/car-maintenance/anti-theft-system-car-wont-start/

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