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2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door lost key replacement options from EZ Car Keyz Imperial Beach CA
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Most popular MINI key typeMost Popular
2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Remote Head Key LX8F2V
FCC IDLX8F2VPart #66126931746Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Remote Head Key IYZKEYR5602
FCC IDIYZKEYR5602Part #3452819-01Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Remote Head Key IYZKEYR5602
FCC IDIYZKEYR5602Part #3452819-01Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Key KR55WK49333
FCC IDKR55WK49333Part #Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door replacement key fob with no original from EZ Car Keyz Imperial Beach CA
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The 2006 MINI Hardtop runs BMW-derived electronics under that distinctive shell. That matters for locksmith work because the immobilizer and transponder system are shared architecture with BMW of the same era, not a standalone MINI-specific setup. Any professional programming tool that handles BMW immobilizer work from that generation will handle this car through the OBD port with no special adapter or additional license needed. One thing owners miss: the remote head key on these has the blade folded into the fob body. If the blade pivot gets stiff or the release button stops popping it out cleanly, the whole unit feels dead even when the electronics are fine. That is a shell issue, not a programming issue. Also worth knowing -- the CR2032 in the fob sits in a specific orientation and the contacts are easy to bend slightly if the fob was pried open the wrong way. A misseated battery reads the same as a dead battery. Before assuming the remote is done, open it correctly and check the contact orientation.
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I got a call from someone over in Berry Park, Imperial Beach. She had a 2006 MINI Hardtop and one key. That one key was starting to feel unreliable -- the remote buttons were hit or miss and the blade was stiff coming out of the fob. She wanted a spare before it got worse.

When I pulled up, she showed me the original. The fob shell had a small crack near the blade pivot, the kind that happens when someone forces the blade out instead of pressing the release button first. The CR2032 inside was still at decent voltage but the positive contact had a slight inward bend. Enough to cause intermittent remote dropout without killing it outright.

I cut a new blade to match her ignition, programmed the replacement fob through the OBD port, and tested every button and the start cycle on the driveway before I closed anything up. The whole job took about forty minutes.

She mentioned the dealer had quoted her a wait time of several days just to get an appointment, on top of the key itself. I was already there, done, and testing the backup key while she was still thinking about how long that dealer visit would have taken.

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Dec 2023
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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Feb 2024
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“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”

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MINI Hardtop 2 Door Mobile Service FAQ

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How many buttons does the 2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door key have?
Three buttons. On the remote head key for this generation, the buttons handle lock, unlock, and a third function -- typically trunk release. All three get programmed and tested during the job. I do not hand over a key until every button is confirmed working from a real-world distance, not just sitting next to the car.
What is a remote head key and how does it work on this MINI?
Do I need to be present during the key replacement?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2006 MINI. Can I program it myself?
My 2006 MINI turns over but immediately stalls every time. Could this be a key or immobilizer problem?
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