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2017 MINI Convertible Smart Key NBGIDGNG1
FCC IDNBGIDGNG1Part #Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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2017 MINI Convertible Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #9345898-01ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2017 MINI Convertible runs a smart key setup that requires diagnostic equipment to register a new fob - there is no ignition-turn trick or button sequence that adds a key on this generation. The fob takes a CR2032, which is common and cheap, but a weak battery on these does not always throw an obvious warning right away. You might get reduced range first, then intermittent start issues, before you ever see a key-not-detected warning on the dash. If the fob is acting up, swap the CR2032 before assuming the fob is dead. Also worth knowing: the convertible top system runs on its own electronics and has nothing to do with the key or immobilizer. If the top is misbehaving and the key is misbehaving at the same time, those are two separate problems to chase down.
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A woman in San Roque called me on a Tuesday afternoon. She had one key for her 2017 MINI Convertible and it had been getting flaky for a couple of weeks. Short range, had to hold it close to the start button, that kind of thing. Then one morning it just stopped being recognized entirely.

She had already called the dealer. They told her the key needed to be ordered to her VIN, and she was looking at several business days before they could even get her in. She had work. She had a kid. She did not have several days.

I was in Santa Barbara already, so I swung through San Roque that same afternoon. First thing I did was pop the fob open and check the CR2032. It was the original battery - six years old, still reading a little voltage but not enough to do the job consistently. Swapped it, reseated it properly, tested range from across the parking pad.

Range came back, but the fob still would not register a start. At that point I knew the fob itself had given up. Happens when a battery drains slowly over a long period - sometimes the fob just stops communicating cleanly even after a fresh cell goes in.

I pulled out the diagnostic tablet, connected through the OBD port, and registered a new fob to her vehicle right there in her driveway. Walked every button, confirmed the doors, tested the start. The whole job was done before she finished her coffee.

The dealer timeline was days away. I was there the same afternoon she called, and she paid a fraction of what the dealer quoted her.

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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”

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What is the cheapest way to replace my 2017 MINI Convertible smart key?
Call a mobile locksmith first. The dealer route on this vehicle means ordering the key to your VIN, waiting for it to arrive, scheduling the appointment, and paying dealer labor rates on top of the part. That adds up fast and takes days. With EZ Car Keyz, I come to you in San Roque or anywhere else in Santa Barbara, bring the correct fob, program it through the OBD port on site, and you have a working key the same day you call. No towing, no waiting, no separate line items for parts and labor. Call for current pricing - it will be well below what the dealer quoted you.
How much more does all-keys-lost cost compared to just adding a spare?
Do aftermarket MINI smart key fobs actually work, or should I stick with OEM?
My MINI Convertible shows a key warning on the dash but the key worked fine yesterday. What is going on?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2017 MINI Convertible. Can I program it myself?
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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
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