[Status: Resolved] Alternatives to key code for 2011 MINI Cooper Base models

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Yellowjacket
Member since November 2022 • 122 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2011 MINI Cooper Base?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1836 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 MINI Cooper Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Deltaforce
Member • 50 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2011 MINI Cooper Base for a while.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 31 posts

Same problem on my 2011 MINI Cooper Base. Watching for any working solutions.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 76 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2011 MINI Cooper Base.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 147 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2011 MINI Cooper Base.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 121 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2011 MINI Cooper Base all week. Hope this helps.

January 13, 2025 Reply

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