Dudely Replacement Key for Mini Cooper 2005 2006 2007 315/433 MHz Car Key Remote

If you're repairing a dead remote on the original key - this is the way to go, the remote part programs super easily, and the board fits inside my original Mini Cooper keyfob (take note of where the chip is located and oriented in the case before transferring it over, or you could have issues starting your car) If you're creating a duplicate key, this becomes more problematic. I purchased this key so that I could have a spare for my Mini Cooper. It works like a champ, but I also had to purchase a programmer (the AK90), remove the EWS system from my car (only took 10 minutes for that) and use it to program the new key. For systems with EWS 2 or EWS 3 - the process is quite straight forward, and worth the effort to save money. If you have an EWS 4 system - you need to purchase an additional adapter off E-Bay, or you need to solder connectors to your EWS board. I wound up soldering the cable to my EWS 4 board, but it was a stressful experience, and not worth repeating. All told, I saved money over the dealer's $200 quote, but had I known the challenges I'd face, I would have eaten the costs. The customer service was excellent - my first key was misdelivered, and they immediately sent me a replacement that arrived a day later!

I am extreamly happy with this. My daughter's keyfob stopped working. The info is online on how to program this. I cut the key off and now she has the OEM key and a new fob. Works perfect. Just and FYI the chip is in the original key fob... if you mess with it, it could stop working and you will not be able to start your car.

Great value key compared to going to the dealers, key dies needs cutting separately, programed the key effortlessly. Will be buying another one soon for a spare. Please note you will have to find an independent key cutter as some are not willing to cut the key.

So to have the key work or any EWS BMW/MINI key replacement there are 3 things you must overcome 1) program key to EWS with a computer and benching the EWS (this is to allow the key to be used to start) and I did that and programmed the info and VIN to the key 2) program the fob to the locks you do this by sitting in the car closing all the doors and insert the current key in the ignition turning the key to position 2, press and continue to hold the unlock button, remove the key with the unlock button still being held then within 3 seconds while still holding the unlock button press the lock button 3 times and release the unlock button. If done correctly you will hear the car lock and unlock. Now within 5 seconds of hearing the lock and unlock of the car pick up the replacement, hold unlock button and while holding unlock press the lock button 3 times and release all buttons and you should hear the car lock and unlock again and the fob is programmed for unlocking 3) have the key cut, now I read a lot of reviews where people had issues with this, for me not a big issue and the tool to do it is less then 150.00 and some automotive locksmiths in my area have them and only charge $40.00 to cut the key. But with all this said the key doesnt work and fob never would program the board is fault and even when writing the info and VIN to key when I would out the chip up to the key ring on the ignition it would unlock the doors telling me that the immobilizer is rejecting the key, so this does not work with 2005 Mini Cooper R50 as a fob or a key, sorry for the long post but I hope it helps some people. Sending mine in for refund.

I like this item, even if the key it is uncut, but the key fob works great, good quality product & right for the price. Thanks a ton.