[Success] Online dealer portal for MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback key codes

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Cosmokid
Member since February 2023 • 144 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 824 posts

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

Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumfizz
Member • 58 posts

Will this work for older MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchbacks? Mine's a 2009.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 103 posts

Using this on my MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback now. Hope it works.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 46 posts

Worked for someone with a MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback? Need to hear it!

August 13, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 134 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback, hope this helps.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 128 posts

I have a 2011 MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback, will this method work for that year?

August 15, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 80 posts

Was about to tow my MINI Cooper S 3Door Hatchback. Let me try this first.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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