R56 replacing the keys chrome ring
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They also have them on Outmotoring and Mini Mania. Apparently, the rings were made of chromed plastic from 2007 until 2010. In 2011, they switched to a metal ring that did not have the chrome peel off. When I had my 2010 R56, I had the same problem you do. It's a known issue and I took the key to my dealer. They swapped out the chrome ring for the newer metal one in under 5 minutes, at no charge. You may want to give that a shot.
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HA! Me too It wasnt untill I was browsing WMW and saw colored key rings did I realize that there was suppose to be a ring. I actually wasn't until a couple of days ago I finally ordered a new ring.
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So I was replacing the trim ring and came across an odd issue. We have 4 key fobs. 2 for 09 Clubman and 2 for 08 Justa. One of the keys for the 08 hatchback has a little plastic nub. The trim rings I ordered from Amazon weren't split exactly in the center so they won't fit properly. None of the other 3 fobs has that little bump on it. Has anyone else seen this? (BTW in case it matters, we bought the Clubman new and the Justa used this past summer.)
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You can't twist it because the part where the key slides in. I may have to cut it, but that will leave a big gap. Not as noticeable with the black ring, but more obvious with the brighter colors like blue.
Mostly I thought it odd that only one key has this bump and the other 3 don't.
Mostly I thought it odd that only one key has this bump and the other 3 don't.
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key rings in assortment of colors including chrome (not aluminum or silver) for $4.99 shipped at Aliexpress. only downside is, it takes 14 business days to arrive and requires a signature. i had mine sent at work where there is always someone at the front desk to receive it. good luck! oh yea, fitment is perfect!
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So I was replacing the trim ring and came across an odd issue. We have 4 key fobs. 2 for 09 Clubman and 2 for 08 Justa. One of the keys for the 08 hatchback has a little plastic nub. The trim rings I ordered from Amazon weren't split exactly in the center so they won't fit properly. None of the other 3 fobs has that little bump on it. Has anyone else seen this? (BTW in case it matters, we bought the Clubman new and the Justa used this past summer.)
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key rings in assortment of colors including chrome (not aluminum or silver) for $4.99 shipped at Aliexpress. only downside is, it takes 14 business days to arrive and requires a signature. i had mine sent at work where there is always someone at the front desk to receive it. good luck! oh yea, fitment is perfect!
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I was wondering if maybe Mini had replaced one of the keys for some reason. That would explain why one has the little tab and the others don't.
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I bought mine from Ebay earlier this week actually. I would have purchased from OutMotoring .. but at $20 for the ring, I thought, better not. Just got it in 2 days ago and I love it so far. Perfect fit, so I am pleased with my first ever, Ebay purchase.
Edited to throw in the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251484992357...84.m1439.l2649
Edited to throw in the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251484992357...84.m1439.l2649
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