[Status: Resolved] MINI Cooper S Paceman immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Flashgordon
Member since January 2022 • 93 posts

Looking for my MINI Cooper S Paceman's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 17, 2024
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 Paceman. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (3)

Darthvader
Member • 85 posts

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

December 18, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 72 posts

My MINI Cooper S Paceman just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 5 posts

My MINI Cooper S Paceman needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 20, 2024 Reply

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