Reading the immobiliser-relevant modules before any key work: which Car Access System the car has, whether it communicates, and whether the current key is recognised. It decides whether the job is a key add or an all-keys-lost recovery.
2012 MINI Cooper S (R56, N18 1.6L Turbo)
Spare keys programmed for a 2012 MINI Cooper S and a 2015 BMW 428i — how MINI key coverage works across EWS4, CAS3, CAS3+ and FEM/BDC, and what a spare costs.
Read the diagnosis →2010 MINI Cooper S (R56, N18 1.6L Turbo)
Advanced case study on CAS immobiliser replacement for a 2010 MINI Cooper S (R56) — why the DME and ISN matter, and why a used CAS is never plug-and-play.
Read the diagnosis →2012 MINI Cooper S (R56, N18 1.6L Turbo)
Programming two customer-supplied fobs to a 2012 MINI Cooper S — reading the CAS3/3+ immobiliser data, picking free key slots and personalising each transponder.
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Initial diagnostic: $150 for one primary concern. Additional concerns or complex diagnostic work may require additional time and charges. Standard labor rate: $150 per hour.
Florida MV Registration #MV114761