[Completed] Getting key code for MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible with chip key

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Megamind
Member since May 2023 • 120 posts

Need my MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 737 posts

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

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Javaking
Member • 9 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible!

September 26, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 71 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 137 posts

Been here before with my MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible. Let’s see if this one works.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 99 posts

Will this work if the MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible has an aftermarket alarm?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 94 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my MINI Cooper S Chili Convertible.

September 30, 2024 Reply

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