[Completed] DIY method for retrieving PIN from MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback ECU?

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Jumpman
Member since September 2022 • 11 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Techlord
Member • 49 posts

Will this work for older MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchbacks? Mine's a 2009.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 51 posts

Same problem on my MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback. Watching for any working solutions.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 9 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback as well.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 67 posts

Been stuck with my MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 21 posts

Trying this out on my MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback today—hoping it works.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 9 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my MINI Countryman 5 Door Hatchback this weekend.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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