[It Worked!] MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Matrixfan
Member since December 2022 • 145 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback?

Posted on January 08, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Unclesam
Member • 48 posts

Desperate to get my MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback running again. Trying this tonight.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 35 posts

My MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 76 posts

Was about to tow my MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback. Let me try this first.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 46 posts

Trying to figure this out for my MINI Countryman JCW Hatchback too!

January 12, 2025 Reply

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