[Answered] My MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Yellowsub
Member since November 2022 • 13 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door?

Posted on April 23, 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 Hardtop 2 door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 24, 2025

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Lightspeed
Member • 99 posts

Key code problems with my MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door as well. Subscribed!

April 24, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 17 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 76 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door. This is a lifesaver.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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