The Central locking has stopped working on my mini one you can unlock it by putting the key in the door and lock it by using the buttons.

Does it need re-programming?

Any ideas?

andyc, May 2009

My mini you have to go to the passenger side and lock it by the switch on the dash... How do I fix it??? Mini one 2002

Garry, January 2013

Hi all who have problems with their Mini One central locking. I too have the same problem which i'm getting fixed. The solinoides in the door need replacing, i'm afraid it can be a couple of hundred pounds and that's without labour and VAT costs.This according to research and my mechanic from BMW Mini, is a design fault of the Mini One from 02-06, later versions seem to be fine.
I love my Mini but will be trading him in for a Honda Civic. Shame!
Hope i've been able to help

Samantha, March 2011

i have the same problem in this period quite cold my Mini one 2002 doors cannot be locked even using the key in the door handle. After a while doors can be locked (after several attemps) also sometimes , while driving I i hear a little noise on both doors of a mechanism trying to lock the doors. so far i do not have any idea

davide, December 2009