[Success] MINI Cooper S Coupe won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Silversurf
Member since October 2021 • 23 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my MINI Cooper S Coupe?

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 618 posts

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

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Rustyshack
Member • 54 posts

This just might solve my MINI Cooper S Coupe's ignition issue.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 24 posts

Using this on my MINI Cooper S Coupe now. Hope it works.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 25 posts

This might finally help me unlock my MINI Cooper S Coupe's key code.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 45 posts

This thread might save my MINI Cooper S Coupe. Thanks everyone!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 113 posts

My MINI Cooper S Coupe refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 124 posts

I’m in the same boat with my MINI Cooper S Coupe. This looks promising.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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