GLASEM - Do they only not unlock? Do they lock your MINI with the fob?
I believe the R53 key fob should recharge while in the ignition. It is common for the keys to completely drain when the keys aren’t used for long periods. I highly suggest you swap your keys between each other and use them evenly so that they both recharge properly. Unfortunately, 2005-2006 keys have the battery soldered in place and they are sonically welded together.
Once the keys are recharged you'll need to follow this programming instruction below:
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1. Have all the keys on you when you get into the car.
2. Get in and shut the doors (don’t open them until you are finished programming)
3. Put a key in the ignition and turn on (no need to start the engine) then back off and take the key out within 5 seconds.
4. Now hold down the unlock button, while continuing to hold it down press the lock button 3 times, then release the unlock button. The doors will now lock and unlock. DON’T open the doors or door locks yet.
5. Repeat action 4 for ALL other keys.
6. Once you’ve finished doing this to all the keys you can open the doors and/or use your keys in the ignition.
7. Try to lock and lock the doors remotely with all the key fobs. If they don’t work try again but make sure the sequence is followed completely as it’s critical.
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If recharging your fob does not work, it may be that your battery/batteries are far too gone. I have seen individuals crack open the fob and use a soldering pencil to unsolder the old battery and to solder a new one in place. I'd only suggest this to an experienced DIY'er.
Let me know about my question above though: Do they only not unlock? Do they lock your MINI with the fob?