does anyone have a picture of what the first gen key looks like and what the 2nd gen key looks like? i dont think ive ever seen a mini key before and im just wondering. Thanks!!

 

1st pic is of a later 1st gen MINI key. 2nd pic is the 2nd gen MINI key.

 

wow that first gen key is crazy!! i like it!! lol thanks!

 

Actually, that first generation key is the second generation key of the first generation MINI. Another type of key proceeded it.

The new generation key is a disk (looks almost like a key fob) that clicks into the dash...you start the car w/ a start button. Not a typical key.

 

yeah. what does the first first gen key look like??

 

The 1st gen is all black. With wings & and lock in a circle.

 

More pictures of 2002-2004 keys
From the left: Valet, Base Cooper Key, Cooper S key, Extra key no remote

 

True...and bit bloated, believe it or not!!

 

Yup ("later first gen MINI key")--I couldn't find a pic of that one but I see minihune has taken care of that.

 

thanks! you guys are awesome!!

 

aren't there 2 keys that look just like the 1st generation key...one with a replacable battery (mine, '04) and the later key which looks identical but has the rechargable battery that recharges in proximity to the steering column?

 

Yeah, I forget when they switched over but the newer keys recharge when in the ignition.

 

The unlock button is the wings if you were wondering...

 

any idea on the code on the back of the keys? does it say about the metal cut pattern and/or remote code?Thanks.

 

the MCS key had a colored-in mini logo? not very fair!

my 2004 just-a-cooper came with 2 keys with the clicker, and one "extra" key that works like a valet key but is the same size as the regular key.

if i had my choice, though, i'd get my key redone to look like a VW/audi key (the actual key swings out of the clicker/keyfob), except in carbon fiber instead of plain black plastic.

 

Are there kits out there that allow you to go from a gen 1 key/fob to a similar-to gen 2 set up?