[Answered] My MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Misterx
Member since December 2021 • 105 posts

Need my MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1840 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Netsurfer
Member • 66 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 40 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2. Trying this now.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 130 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2!

December 25, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 134 posts

My MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 40 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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