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Verified locksmith 2008 MINI Convertible key specs from EZ Car Keyz Carpinteria CA
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2008 MINI Convertible
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Remote Head Key
Most popular MINI key typeMost Popular
2008 MINI Convertible Remote Head Key IYZKEYR5602
FCC IDIYZKEYR5602Part #3452819-01Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2008 MINI Convertible Remote Head Key IYZKEYR5602
FCC IDIYZKEYR5602Part #3452819-01Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2008 MINI Convertible Key KR55WK49333
FCC IDKR55WK49333Part #Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2008 MINI Convertible Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 MINI Convertible uses a remote-head key, meaning the fob and the blade are one unit, not a separate fob clipped to a separate key. The battery is a CR2032 and it sits in the fob body itself. On these, a weak battery does not always kill the remote outright. What you see first is shortened range, then the car starts acting like it does not recognize the fob at all, then eventually nothing. Owners on forums chase that for weeks thinking they have an immobilizer fault when it is just a dying cell. Swap the CR2032 first, seat it firmly against both contacts, and test range before assuming anything deeper is wrong. Also worth knowing: on the 2008, the key needs to be both cut to the vehicle and registered to the vehicle's security system through the diagnostic port. Buying a replacement fob online and just swapping the battery does nothing until it is programmed. The blade also has to match your locks. Two separate steps, and both matter.
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I was parked off Sandyland Cove Road on a Tuesday afternoon when the call came in. A woman had driven her 2008 MINI Convertible to the beach, locked up, walked down to the water, and came back to a key that would not unlock the doors. Remote was dead. Blade still worked the door lock manually, so she got in, but the car would not start. It just sat there with a key warning on the dash and no response.

She had already called one shop. They told her they could not touch a MINI and suggested she tow it to the dealer in Santa Barbara.

I was close. Drove over, introduced myself, and started at the beginning: CR2032 out, fresh one in, contacts clean. Tested range. Nothing. That told me the issue was not the battery this time.

Pulled out the diagnostic interface, connected through the OBD port, and read the security module. The fob had dropped its pairing. Not unheard of on these when the battery completely drains and the car sits without power for a stretch. I re-registered the key, verified the blade cut matched the locks, and confirmed the car started clean.

She asked what the dealer would have cost her. I told her to call them and find out for herself. She laughed and said she would take my word for it.

The whole job was done before the beach crowd started heading home for the day.

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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 2008 MINI Convertible?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer or a tow truck. On an all-keys-lost job for this car, the vehicle has to be at your location, not moving, because the programming happens through the OBD port on-site. Towing it to a dealer adds cost before anyone even looks at the key. We come to you, re-register new keys to the vehicle's security system, cut the blade to match your locks, and test everything before we leave. The price we quote on the phone is what you pay.
Can you delete lost or stolen keys so they no longer work?
Does the 2008 MINI Convertible remote-head key have a hidden emergency blade?
My 2008 MINI Convertible starts fine but the remote locks and unlocks stopped working. Do I need a new key?
I bought a replacement key fob for my 2008 MINI online. Can I program it myself?
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MINI Convertible Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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