[Recommended Fix] My MINI Cooper S Hatchback won’t start - key code lost

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Deltaforce
Member since November 2022 • 80 posts

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

Posted on May 05, 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 S Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphabeta
Member • 89 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my MINI Cooper S Hatchback—need the code first.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 33 posts

My MINI Cooper S Hatchback won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 9 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my MINI Cooper S Hatchback this weekend.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 107 posts

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

May 09, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 29 posts

My MINI Cooper S Hatchback is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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