[Answered] Need my 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Ultrasonic
Member since October 2021 • 100 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Bigfoot
Member • 20 posts

Really need the key code for my 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper, thanks for sharing!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 19 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper key issues!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 49 posts

I need this so bad for my 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper. Subscribed!

January 07, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 103 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 MINI Countryman Cooper as well.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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