[Completed] How to verify locksmith can get Mini Countryman John Cooper Works key code

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Emeraldeye
Member since July 2023 • 105 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Mini Countryman John Cooper Works key fob?

Posted on November 02, 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 John Cooper Works. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Alice
Member • 142 posts

My Mini Countryman John Cooper Works's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 116 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Mini Countryman John Cooper Workss?

November 04, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 147 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works?

November 05, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 139 posts

Trying this out on my Mini Countryman John Cooper Works today—hoping it works.

November 06, 2024 Reply

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