[Completed] Trying to reprogram key for 2017 MINI Clubman, don’t have PIN

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2017 MINI Clubman keys?

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My 2017 MINI Clubman is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

My 2017 MINI Clubman won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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