[Completed] Trying to reprogram key for Mini Cooper Convertible, but no PIN code

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Quicksilver
Member since September 2022 • 135 posts

How can I find my Mini Cooper Convertible's key code to program a new key?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mini Cooper Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Happyfeet
Member • 18 posts

Same problem on my Mini Cooper Convertible. Watching for any working solutions.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 50 posts

Just what I needed! My Mini Cooper Convertible has been acting up lately.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 56 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Mini Cooper Convertible this hard?!

January 24, 2025 Reply

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