[Recommended Fix] MINI Clubman S asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Knightrider
Member since March 2022 • 39 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my MINI Clubman S

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 699 posts

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

Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Pandaexpress
Member • 86 posts

Trying to figure this out for my MINI Clubman S too!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 142 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my MINI Clubman S.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 11 posts

I think my MINI Clubman S has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 87 posts

I’ve got a 2012 MINI Clubman S, would this method still work?

May 11, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 31 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my MINI Clubman S!

May 12, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 86 posts

This just might solve my MINI Clubman S's ignition issue.

May 13, 2025 Reply

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