[Solution] Anyone know how to get the PIN code for a 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door?

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door key?

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Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door as well.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door. Trying this now.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door.

My 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door owner.

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