[Working] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 2010 MINI Cooper S?

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Quantumx
Member since September 2022 • 144 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2010 MINI Cooper S for key programming?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1906 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 MINI Cooper S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (3)

Unicorn
Member • 75 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2010 MINI Cooper S for a while.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 85 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2010 MINI Cooper S this hard?!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 150 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2010 MINI Cooper S. This looks promising.

February 20, 2025 Reply

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