[Confirmed] Key code help for MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute with flip key

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Javajunkie
Member since August 2022 • 150 posts

Where's the key code stored in a MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute for making new keys?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Eve
Member • 54 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 10 posts

My MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 148 posts

My MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 125 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 56 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 74 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my MINI Cabrio Cooper S Resolute.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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