[Confirmed Fix] How mechanics get key codes for Mini Cooper 3 Door

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Steelwolf
Member since January 2023 • 57 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Mini Cooper 3 Door for making new keys?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1248 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mini Cooper 3 Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Highvoltage
Member • 57 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Mini Cooper 3 Door before?

November 12, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 41 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Mini Cooper 3 Door.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 6 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Mini Cooper 3 Door, thanks for posting!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 136 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Mini Cooper 3 Door—need the code first.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 61 posts

Using this on my Mini Cooper 3 Door now. Hope it works.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 148 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Mini Cooper 3 Door?

November 17, 2024 Reply

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