[Confirmed Fix] Trying to get key code from VIN for my 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S

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Vortexx
Member since December 2022 • 57 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1510 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Goldeneye
Member • 118 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S for a while.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 115 posts

My 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 100 posts

My 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 144 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S, hope this helps.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 92 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S too.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 35 posts

I tried this with my 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 26, 2025 Reply

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