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2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Thousand Oaks CA
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2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door
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2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Smart Key NBGIDGNG1
FCC IDNBGIDGNG1Part #Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #9345898-01ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door is F56 chassis, third generation. It runs the FEM (Front Electronic Module) body controller on board number 9390515 and uses the CAS4+/FEM-based immobilizer with a Hitag Pro encrypted transponder inside the NBGIDGNG1 smart key. If your fob stops locking doors but still starts the car when held against the steering column, that is a dead CR2032, not a failed immobilizer. Swap the battery first. If the dash shows "No key detected" even with a fresh cell, then you are looking at an antenna ring or FEM issue.
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Got a call from a guy out in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks. His 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door was sitting in his office parking lot, and his only smart key had taken a trip through the washing machine the night before. He dried it out, popped a fresh CR2032 in, and it would not do anything. No remote lock, no Comfort Access, and tapping it against the start button gave him "No key detected" on the instrument cluster.

He called the MINI dealer. They told him to tow it in, order a new key from the parts department, wait a few days, then schedule a programming appointment. He was looking at being without the car most of the week.

I pulled up about 20 minutes after his call. Opened the dead fob on his trunk lid so he could see. The board had visible corrosion along two of the battery contact traces. Water got in between the case halves where the chrome trim ring sits, which is a known weak spot on these NBGIDGNG1 housings.

Cut a new emergency HU92 blade on my portable machine, programmed the new smart key through the OBD port to the FEM module, and ran Comfort Access on every door handle plus the trunk button. He stood there watching the whole time, arms folded, like he was grading me.

Thirty minutes, one trip, and he drove home that afternoon. A fraction of what the dealer route would have cost him in time alone.

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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Sep 2025
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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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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MINI Hardtop 2 Door Mobile Service FAQ

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What battery does the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door key fob take, and can I swap it myself?
CR2032. You can do it yourself. The fob splits apart at the seam near the chrome trim ring. Pop the old cell out, drop the new one in positive side down, and snap it shut. One thing to watch: the chrome ring likes to trap moisture if it is not seated tight, which can corrode the board contacts over time. If the fob still acts dead after a fresh battery, the issue is deeper than the cell and you should have the board looked at.
What is the FCC ID for the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door smart key, and why does it matter?
How fast can you get to me in Thousand Oaks near Newbury Park?
My 2018 MINI Hardtop shows "No key detected" but the key is right in my hand. What is going on?
Can I buy a 2018 MINI Hardtop smart key online and have someone just program it?
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MINI Hardtop 2 Door 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
Affordable 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
Affordable 2018 MINI Hardtop 2 Door locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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