MINI Cooper key battery
R56
2007–2013- Remote head keyVL2020
Not a battery you can swap. This key has a rechargeable cell soldered to the board, which charges while the key's in the car. A long drive can top up a weak one. If it won't hold a charge, an auto locksmith can replace the cell or the key.
- Smart keyCR2032
How to change a smart key battery
- Slide the release catch and pull out the emergency key blade.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot the blade leaves and twist gently to part the case. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2032 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
R50/R53
2001–2006How to change a remote head key battery
- Look for a small screw or a slot along the seam of the plastic head. Undo the screw if there is one.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot and twist gently to part the head. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2032 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
For locksmiths · R56
- KeysRemote head key · Smart key
- Tools confirmed32
- Transponder chipSubscribers
- Programming procedureSubscribers
Questions
MINI Cooper key battery questions
R56 (2007–2013): VL2020 in the remote head key; CR2032 in the smart key. R50/R53 (2001–2006): CR2032 in the remote head key; CR2025 in the remote head key.