Just wanted to thank Dr. Bruce Hart (Member valvashon) at the MINI Key Hospital for doing "transplant surgery" on my 2002 R53 key:



Standard Clamshell, new blade and CR2032 battery and labor (my repair was simple) was $40. A new key from dealer plus reprogramming the lock/unlock functionality probably would've been over $400.

 

He did one for me as well!

 

Thank you for sharing- my primary key looks just like the one on the right and I've been really hesitant to shell out big bucks with the dealer fora new one.

 

Mine looked like that too. I had him convert it to a flip key. Much better working that the original style.

 

Thanks for re-posting/update. I didn't know if @valvashon was still around / doctoring keys.
I'm in desperate need of one of my FOB repaired. Solder broke loose and micro button switches are mashed to the point it's a hit or miss to get them to work.

Thanks!

 

This should be a sticky! Thank you miniac

 

Thanks for the shout out, R. It's good to hear kind words from MINI owners after I have worked on their keys.


Best way to contact me is through the e-mail on the above business card.

Bruce

 

 

Just a reminder everybody, I can't make keys I can only repair keys that once worked with your car. The only real place to get a MINI key is at a dealer or authorized online BMW/MINI parts retailer. Getting a MINI key in the aftermarket can cause problems later on so don't contact the "Chuck in a Truck" key makers you might see on FB or Craigslist, buy only genuine MINI keys. I will edit this to add some links to a good place that sells their keys for less than other dealers.

Val