[Update] Can rental company give key code for 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door?

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Charlie
Member since March 2022 • 115 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1697 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Techguru
Member • 7 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 112 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 20 posts

My 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 82 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 135 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door before?

October 08, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 99 posts

My 2018 MINI Hardtop 4 Door needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 09, 2024 Reply

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