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2006 MINI Convertible
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Most popular MINI key typeMost Popular
2006 MINI Convertible Remote Head Key LX8F2V
FCC IDLX8F2VPart #66126931746Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Head Key
2006 MINI Convertible Remote Head Key IYZKEYR5602
FCC IDIYZKEYR5602Part #3452819-01Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2006 MINI Convertible Remote Head Key IYZKEYR5602
FCC IDIYZKEYR5602Part #3452819-01Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2006 MINI Convertible Key KR55WK49333
FCC IDKR55WK49333Part #Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2006 MINI Convertible Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2006 MINI Convertible is an R52 body, and these use a remote head key with the transponder chip built into the fob housing itself, not a separate glass chip in the blade. That matters when you're sourcing a replacement blank because cheaper aftermarket shells that split the remote from a separate chip shank will cause headaches during programming. The fob uses a CR2032, which is the same coin cell in half the key fobs on the road, so battery death on these gets ignored longer than it should. Symptom creep is real: first the range gets short, then the doors stop responding, then the car throws a key-not-detected warning and you think the whole system is fried. It usually isn't. Also worth knowing: the immobilizer on these mid-2000s MINIs stores key data in the car's body electronics, so any reset or new-key job has to go through that module, not just the ignition. Getting the right blank matters and getting the right tool matters. Not every generic programmer handles this generation cleanly.
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I got a call from a guy parked near the waterfront in Bay Marina, National City. He had his 2006 MINI Convertible sitting in a lot and the fob had completely stopped responding. Doors wouldn't unlock remotely, car was throwing a key-not-detected warning on the cluster, and he was getting in manually through the door lock cylinder every time.

He had already bought a replacement fob online. It was sitting in a little zip-lock bag in his cupholder when I pulled up.

First thing I did was check the original fob. Popped it open on my tailgate, CR2032 was nearly dead, sitting at around 2.6 volts. Swapped in a fresh cell, cleaned the contacts, closed it back up. Walked to the car. Still no joy on the immobilizer side. The car would turn over but the security system wasn't seeing the key as valid. That told me the fob battery wasn't the only issue.

The fob he bought online was an aftermarket shell that didn't match the original configuration. I set it aside and pulled a proper blank from my inventory, cut the blade to match his door and ignition, and got the new fob programmed through the OBD port with my Autel. The whole thing took about forty minutes, most of which was the security module doing what it does at its own pace.

He dropped the top on the drive out of the lot. That was the best part of the job.

The dealer had already quoted him a number he described as "a lot." He paid a fraction of that, didn't need a tow, and didn't need to wait three days for a parts order.

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“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”

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“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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MINI Convertible Mobile Service FAQ

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What is the cheapest way to handle all-keys-lost on my 2006 MINI Convertible?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer or arrange a tow. All-keys-lost on the R52 generation means the immobilizer has to be reset and new keys registered through the OBD port. Dealers typically want the car on their lot, which means a flatbed, then a wait for parts, then labor on top. We come to wherever the car is sitting, handle the reset and programming on site, cut the replacement key, and the price you get on the phone is what you actually pay. No tow bill, no surprise shop fees.
Can you wipe out a lost or stolen key so it can't be used to start the car anymore?
Does my 2006 MINI remote head key have a hidden emergency blade inside it?
My 2006 MINI starts fine but cuts out a few seconds after cranking. Is that the key or something else?
I bought a replacement fob online for my R52 MINI. Can I program it myself?
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