[Issue Closed] Can window tinter access key code for 2019 MINI Countryman?

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Zetareticuli
Member since July 2022 • 28 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2019 MINI Countryman for key programming?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 10 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2019 MINI Countryman?

August 22, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 34 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2019 MINI Countryman.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 89 posts

My 2019 MINI Countryman just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 111 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2019 MINI Countryman. Giving it a go myself.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 10 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2019 MINI Countryman.

August 26, 2024 Reply

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