[Issue Closed] Need help fast - 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper immobilizer blocking start

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Alphaomega
Member since July 2023 • 58 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper to program a key?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1778 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Jedimaster
Member • 106 posts

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

April 07, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 37 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper. Trying this now.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 123 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper. Need the code badly.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 27 posts

Was about to tow my 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper. Let me try this first.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 112 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper key code too.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 91 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 MINI Hardtop Cooper.

April 12, 2025 Reply

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