[Working] Help! Need key code for my 2008 MINI Cooper immediately

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Knightlight
Member since November 2022 • 139 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2008 MINI Cooper to make a spare key?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 998 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 MINI Cooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 111 posts

Saved me from towing my 2008 MINI Cooper. Thanks!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 149 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2008 MINI Cooper's key code.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 133 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2008 MINI Cooper.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 142 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2008 MINI Cooper.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 94 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2008 MINI Cooper key issue.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 82 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2008 MINI Cooper.

November 17, 2024 Reply

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