Replacement key

[Buttons76]

I’m sure this has been asked a thousand times but could I find the answer when searching?
No!! Ha

I’ve just bought a 2002 Mini Cooper as a cheap runaround - it’s ok, it was cheap, pretty good condition and....... it was cheap, yeh, I know I said that twice!

Anyway, I’ve only got 1 key for it.
Can I just get another cut or does it need coding to car?
I’m hoping that it’s too old for that and I can simply buy a blank and get it cut ??

Edited by Buttons76 on Thursday 9th July 08:51

[stevemcs]

It needs coding.

[Buttons76]

coding a new key will probably cost more that the car did!! ha

Thanks :0)

[stevemcs]

I think the key is £150 from Mini, there are some key cutters who can code them though.

[Buttons76]

£150 for a 2002 mini?! sod that, i'll just have to make sure i dont lose the one i got! ha

[Challo]

I popped into BMW to get another Key and it was £168 for a new key fully coded.

[Toady1]

I've just got a new one from MINI, £138.

[Bluebeemer]

You can remove the immobiliser chip ( little grey blob) from the key you’ve got and tape it under the steering wheel, you can then buy a cheap key off eBay and just get the blade cut. The remote won’t work on the new key and you’ve lost some security. i.e. a thief could quite easily hot wire the car, but you can lock the car with a key and start it and have a spare.