[Status: Resolved] My MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Codeninja
Member since June 2023 • 32 posts

Trying to program a new key for my MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback - where's the key code?

Posted on October 13, 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 3 door Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

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Codemaster
Member • 43 posts

Following this for my MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback. Please update if it works!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 97 posts

My MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 15, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 61 posts

This thread might save my MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback. Thanks everyone!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 63 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback's mystery code.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
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My MINI Cooper 3 door Hatchback just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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