[Status: Resolved] Is there a way to get the key code for my 2006 MINI Cooper?

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Whitenoise
Member since December 2022 • 71 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2006 MINI Cooper keys?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 513 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 MINI Cooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 23 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2006 MINI Cooper.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 91 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2006 MINI Cooper!

April 08, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 74 posts

Key code problems with my 2006 MINI Cooper as well. Subscribed!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 62 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2006 MINI Cooper.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 106 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2006 MINI Cooper key issues!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 79 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2006 MINI Cooper for a while.

April 12, 2025 Reply

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