[It Worked!] My MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper is asking for a key programming code

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Flashgordon
Member since February 2022 • 20 posts

Looking for my MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper's key code to program a new key

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1922 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Jumpman
Member • 14 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper—need the code first.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 146 posts

I’m in the same boat with my MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper. This looks promising.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 144 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper?

November 03, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 111 posts

Same problem on my MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper. Watching for any working solutions.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 78 posts

Still can’t find the code for my MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper. This might do it.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 24 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer MINI 3 Hatch Electric Cooper.

November 06, 2024 Reply

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