[Archived] Keyless entry fails on MINI Clubman S Wagon - immobilizer active?

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Betatest
Member since November 2022 • 132 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my MINI Clubman S Wagon?

Posted on October 05, 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 S Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Warpspeed
Member • 36 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my MINI Clubman S Wagon. Trying this instead.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 140 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 MINI Clubman S Wagon.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 36 posts

Anyone try this on a MINI Clubman S Wagon with push-button start?

October 08, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 46 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with MINI Clubman S Wagon key issues!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 89 posts

Just what I needed! My MINI Clubman S Wagon has been acting up lately.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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