[Confirmed Fix] Trying to start my MINI COOPER 1600 D but it says 'immobilized'

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Icemann
Member since December 2021 • 132 posts

How to get the factory key code for my MINI COOPER 1600 D to make keys?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI COOPER 1600 D. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Hotrod
Member • 57 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a MINI COOPER 1600 D before?

November 21, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 106 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my MINI COOPER 1600 D this weekend.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 34 posts

Saved me from towing my MINI COOPER 1600 D. Thanks!

November 23, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 6 posts

Using this on my MINI COOPER 1600 D now. Hope it works.

November 24, 2024 Reply

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