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2016 MINI Convertible
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2016 MINI Convertible Smart Key
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2016 MINI Convertible
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2016 MINI Convertible Smart Key NBGIDGNG1
FCC IDNBGIDGNG1Part #Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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Emergency Key
2016 MINI Convertible Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #9345898-01ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2016 MINI Convertible Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2016 MINI Convertible runs a smart key system that requires diagnostic equipment to register a new fob. No ignition-turn sequence, no button combo gets you there. The fob takes a CR2032, and a weak one will cause weird behavior before it dies completely: short range, inconsistent door response, or the car showing a key warning even when the fob is right there. Always try a fresh CR2032 first and make sure the contacts inside the fob shell are clean and seated flat. On these, the fob shell is known to crack at the battery cover latch if it gets dropped or sat on, and a cracked shell can let the battery shift just enough to cause intermittent failures that look like a programming problem. It is not always a programming problem. Check the physical condition of the fob before assuming the electronics are gone.
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I got a call from a woman in Berry Park, Imperial Beach, on a Saturday afternoon. Her 2016 MINI Convertible was sitting in her driveway and the fob had stopped working almost completely. She could get in with the mechanical insert key hidden inside the fob, but the car was throwing a key-not-detected warning on the dash and would not start.

She had already bought a replacement CR2032 at the drugstore and swapped it in. No change. She figured the fob was just dead and started bracing for a dealer bill and a tow.

When I got there, the first thing I did was open the fob. The new battery was in there, but it was sitting at a slight angle and one of the contact clips had a small outward bend, probably from whoever pried it open before me. The battery was not making solid contact. I straightened the clip, reseated the battery, and snapped the cover back correctly.

She pressed the lock button standing next to the car. It beeped. She looked at me like I had done something impressive. I had not. I had just fixed a bent piece of metal.

But I stayed through the full check anyway. Every button, both doors, the convertible top button on the fob, start confirmation. Everything worked. She did not need a new fob, did not need programming, did not need a tow to the dealer. She needed someone to do the small thing correctly.

That is most of this job, honestly.

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Dec 2025
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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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May 2021
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“Steve was incredibly helpful when I lost my car keys. He came out the exact same day and I only waited about 30 minutes. I really needed to get to work and he completely saved me.”

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Dec 2025
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“I am very pleased with the value of the service I received from Marco at EZ Car Keyz. They arrived extremely fast, opened my door in no time, and the price was right on point.”

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MINI Convertible Mobile Service FAQ

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How many buttons does the 2016 MINI Convertible smart key have?
Four buttons. On the Convertible specifically, that fourth button handles the convertible top, which is one thing that separates this fob from the hardtop version. When I program a replacement, I test all four before I close out the job. The top control being on the fob is convenient until the key stops working, and it is one of the first things owners notice when the fob starts failing.
What is a smart key and how does it actually work on this car?
Why does the dealer cost so much more for a 2016 MINI Convertible key replacement?
I bought a replacement fob online. Can I just bring it to you to program?
My MINI starts but immediately stalls after I got a new key made somewhere else. What happened?
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