[Issue Closed] Do I need a dealer for MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon immobilizer reset?

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Xenomorph
Member since May 2023 • 51 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Iceberg
Member • 61 posts

Got a dead key fob for my MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon. Need the code badly.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 41 posts

My MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 138 posts

Following this for my MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon. Please update if it works!

December 20, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 133 posts

Same problem on my MINI Clubman Cooper Wagon. Watching for any working solutions.

December 21, 2024 Reply

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